Great Outdoors
Don’t pick up outdoor catalogs right now
If there’s ever a time to turn the checkbook and credit cards over to your better half, this is that time. It seems outdoor gear catalogs come in the mail every day, but this time […]
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Great Outdoors
You have one week left for Christmas shopping
There are plenty of options out there for last-minute gift ideas. If you’re scrambling to find something for the last few people on your list, I have some suggestions for you. Is there someone in […]
Great Outdoors
Forget about shopping … just go hunting instead
Let’s face it. If you haven’t sent off that stack of Christmas cards yet, it’s too late now. On the same token, any packages you haven’t sent to their intended recipients in other states aren’t […]
Great Outdoors
Don’t forget the stocking stuffers
Every Christmas, I somehow manage to find the perfect gift to wrap up and put under the tree for my wife. It takes several months of thinking, researching, asking leading questions, and finally shopping to […]
Great Outdoors
Catalogs can be dangerous this time of year
If there’s ever a time to turn the checkbook and credit cards over to your better half, this is that time. It seems outdoor gear catalogs come in the mail every day, but this time […]
Great Outdoors
Catalogs are dangerous this time of year
If there’s ever a time to turn the checkbook and credit cards over to your better half, this is that time. It seems outdoor gear catalogs come in the mail every day, but this time […]
Great Outdoors
Test gear before you buy it
Don’t just buy your gear because it looks good. Buy it only if it fits you properly. Hiking boots that don’t fit you well will give you blisters, and you’ll spend your entire trip sitting […]
Great Outdoors
Coming up with ideas is getting expensive
Believe it or not, I sometimes run out of ideas for this radio show. My favorite source of inspiration is the name of this program: The Great Outdoors. If I can get outside, I can […]