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May 2008

Stuck Inside? Let’s Go Duck Hunting

Rainy Day? Get the Duck Hunt widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox!

All Aboard! Bikers Ride for $2

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is offering a special discount for Bikers along the Towpath trail: Wave down the train at any boarding station and get a lift for only $2.00. The CVSR runs through the Cuyahoga Valley National park, and has several Itineraries that should interest you, whether you’re a biker, hiker, explorer or [...]

Quick Links: Cycle Commuting,

Just a couple quick links I’ve Been Collecting  as I’ve got to get back out and weed whack the jungle: Bike Commuting for Newbies- An interesting article on what to look for if you’re deciding gas is just too darn much. Safety, Comfort and Equipment issues to watch for. How to prepare for a long [...]

Essential Gear: Water and Hydration

Every Year When I was in USSARR, we had survival training in the month of October. The instructor, who taught Primitive skills at Raccoon Creek State Park, would lead us out into the woods with no gear except our clothes. We would have to build shelter and a fire, collect nuts and food, and try [...]

Explore the Outdoors this Summer

The Ohio Department of Natural resources kicks off the Explore the outdoors Kids’ program today at Alum Creek State park in Central Ohio. Among the stats they are combating: Kids today spend twice as much time each year in front of a screen than they do at school. 60 percent of kids 2-5 have NO [...]