North Country Rivers
North Country RiversDiscover the Maine outdoors with North Country Rivers. This place is easy to find just as you get to Bingham, it is right on Highway 201 on the south side of the road. The adventure includes of white water rafting and kayaking. It also includes of wildlife tours, ATV tours and rentals. The Snowmobile tours and rentals, Hiking, Biking, and Fishing make it a wonderful place. The package includes of deluxe cabins, tent... [More]
By: Insane Scouter On: 2015-03-10Tallgrass Prairies National Preserve
Tallgrass Prairies National Preserve, in central Kansas, is located in the central United States. Established on November 12, 1996, Tallgrass Prairies NP represents a new sort of NPS destination. Much of its land is own by The Nature Conversancy, who shares its joint management with the minority owner, the NPS.Considered tame in comparison to some of the nation’s other protected lands, Tallgrass Prairie NP is a testament to the way America looked when Native Americans... [More]
By: Daniel Taylor On: 2015-03-07Eagle Tip - Inviting Invitations
Inviting InvitationsThis week, I received a really clever save-the-date card for an upcoming wedding. Styled to mimic a movie poster, it showed the happy couple walking away from an explosion on a gritty urban street. (Picture James Bond, his forehead smudged and his tie askew, and you’ll get the idea.)The card perfectly captured the couple’s sense of fun, but it did something else: it caught my attention. Rather than set it aside like a piece... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-03-05San Diego CA, Bay at night
San Diego CA, Bay at nightPicturesque view of the night-time San Diego docks! The vibrant neon lights emit life of its own and from the sea the port looks like a sky full of stars on the surface of planet earth. Dotted with catamarans, San Diego bay-line breathes of peace and serenity.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-03-04Bowline Knot
Bowline KnotBowline Knot is a loop knot that neither slips nor jams. It is used to make a loop at one end of a line. The Bowline is referred as King of the knots because of its importance. It makes a secure loop in the end of a piece of rope. This knot is reliable, strong and stable. It can be used to fasten a mooring line to a ring or a post. It doesn’t... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-03-03Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park
Mount Rainier National Park was established on March 2, 1889. It is located slightly southwest of central Washington in the Pacific Northwest. It is divided up into several beautiful regions, including the mountain itself, Sunrise, and Paradise. Paradise is the centrally located region directly south of Mount Rainier National Park’s namesake. The park’s entrance fee of $15 is good for a noncommercial vehicle with up to fifteen passengers (and you can return for free within... [More]
By: Daniel Taylor On: 2015-02-28Eagle Tip - The Five Ws
The Five WsIn the hustle and bustle of planning a court of honor, invitations often fall to the bottom of the priority list. That’s unfortunate, because the invitation, whether it’s delivered electronically, in person, or by the U.S. Postal Service, is the one thing that will actually get people to the court of honor—especially people who aren’t directly associated with the troop.Your invitation doesn’t need to be fancy or elaborate, but it does need to... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-02-26San Diego CA – Point Loma Beach waves
San Diego CA – Point Loma Beach wavesCrashing tides fall against the rock edifices that stand guard at the coast of San Diego, Point Loma. An interesting place to visit at the time to high tide and will be even more exhilarating to get wet in the spray! Head to the tide-pools and enjoy a tidal experience!... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-02-25Boy Scout Field Book – Survival Skills
Boy Scout Field Book – Survival SkillsBryan Stevens introduces the book ‘Boy Scout Field Book.’ Don't let the name fool you! It’s a comprehensive detail of all the outdoor skills required for camping. It includes topics like preparing for outings, outdoor adventures and appreciating our environment. It teaches how to pitch tents, choose the correct campsite and make your own camping gear! Information in this book varies from the very basic to the core specifics.... [More]
By: Scott Robertson On: 2015-02-24Guadalupe Mountains National Park
Guadalupe Mountains National Park, established on September 30, 1972, is located in Western Texas, near Carlsbad Caverns National Park, in the southern United States. The $5 admission fee grants you 7-day access to over 86,000 acres of varying landscapes and wildlife. Nearly 160,000 visitors make their way to Guadalupe Mountains NP each year.Notable FeatureUndoubtedly, the crown jewel of Guadalupe Mountains NP, is the mountains for which it is named. These mountains are world-renowned as the... [More]
By: Daniel Taylor On: 2015-02-21