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Reduce Your Risk of a Bear Encounter Grizzly bear photographed from the safety a car near Mammoth Hot Springs  NPS / Neal Herbert   Be AlertSee the bear before you surprise it. Watch for fresh tracks, scat, and feeding sites (diggings, rolled rocks, torn up logs, ripped open ant hills). Don't Hike AloneHike in groups of three or more people. 91% of the people injured by bears in Yellowstone since 1970 were hiking alone or with only one hiking partner. Only 9% of the people injured by bears were in groups of three or more people. Don't Hike at Dawn,...

Phoenix, Arizona Tonto National Forest (Vincent Franzen/Share the Experience) Superstition Wilderness, Tonto National Forest Within about an hour east of Phoenix, you will encounter the hauntingly beautiful and rugged mountains of the Superstition Wilderness Area. Winter months offer the best time to explore the many miles of trails. The First Water(PDF) or Peralta (PDF) trailheads offer the closest access from Phoenix. Come prepared for rough terrain, breathtaking views and tales of lost gold mines. Los Angeles, California Santa Monica Mountains NRA (Daniel Feinberg/Share the Experience) Backbone Trail System, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and California State Parks The 65-mile (104 km) Backbone Trail System traverses the length of the Santa...

Plunge right into summer with a hike. The positive results are almost instant — fresh air (fill your lungs), peace (take in the silence), exercise (so satisfying) and simply taking the time to sneak away from the daily grind. So, slather your kids (and yourself) with sunscreen, lace up those old boots, swing your backpack on and set out for an adventure!  Originally compiled in the 1930s by the Seattle-based The Mountaineers, this list of 10 hiking essentials continues to be relevant today, whether day hiking or heading out on an overnight backpacking trip. Although you may never use all...

Has the winter taken its toll on your garage? Have you stood there looking at the hoses and cords all piled up and wonder how to control the mess? Do you have bikes and scooters laying around and taking up too much space on the garage floor?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have discovered to easiest solution to all those problems.   It is the Hook and Hang by Hook & Cord. The secure it quick hook makes organizing and clean up quick! It is simple as placing the hook where you want it to...

Spring is close and the boating season is almost upon us. Regardless of what type of boat you have spring is a good time to clean up and perform any needed boat maintenance. Start rounding up paint, wash buckets and tools to make your water vessel look good and to keep the engine working its best. Tip #1: Visual Inspection, Washing, Waxing    and Initial Maintenance of Your Boat Perform a visual inspection on your boat before placing it in the water. Check the hull for any cracks, punctures, or holes and get them repaired immediately.Keep your boat clean! Wash your boat...