http://www.outdoor.com Your resource for information on places, activities, skills, gear and adventure travel. Featuring backpacking, fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking and road cycling. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:47:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Deer season is over and the winter is beginning to recede. With springtime some of the most outdoor fun, but also some of the outdoor issues.Among the problems we see in the spring and summertime are the weeds, mosquitos and other things that can make us itch and be uncomfortable. ... http://www.outdoor.com/outdoor-safety/natural-poison-ivy-remedies-for-the-outdoors-person/ Although some folks are against feeding any wildlife, the fact is when you have ice on top of snow a turkey can sometimes not break through to get to any thing to eat. Supplemental feeding can be the only thing thing that keeps them going through these tough times. ... http://www.outdoor.com/activities/hunting-activities/feeding-wild-turkeys/  The Red Rock Canyon, near Las Vegas is one of the few places in the world where you can enjoy an outstanding hiking experience within just a few miles of one of the most entertaining cities on earth. This past week the Red Rock was the scene of some wonderful weather. ... http://www.outdoor.com/activities/backpacking/hiking-the-red-rock-canyon-in-january/ There are many different ways to hunt bear from baiting,spot and stalk, with hounds or just picking a good looking spot and waiting or even driving them out. No matter how you choose to do it  I think it is  exiting. I shot one once that weighed 280 pounds dressed out ... http://www.outdoor.com/activities/hunting-activities/black-bear-hunting/ If you like the screaming bugle of bull elk and watching these amazing animals now is prime time most any where they exist in the U.S. Of course you need to consider that hunting season may be open and take precautions. I know a lot of areas exist where there are no open ... http://www.outdoor.com/activities/prime-time-for-elk/ If you like the screaming bugle of bull elk and watching these amazing animals now is prime time. That is going to hold truemost any where they exist in the U.S. Of course you need to consider that hunting season may be open and take precautions. I know a lot of ... http://www.outdoor.com/activities/photography/elk-viewing-in-autumn/ Bear hunting, there are many different ways to hunt bear. You can hunt bear from baiting, spot and stalk, with hounds or just picking a good looking spot and waiting or even driving them out. No matter how you choose to do it I think it is ... http://www.outdoor.com/skills/huntskills/bear-hunting-pennsylvania/ Idaho is blessed with over 3,000 miles of whitewater ranging from Class I to Class V in difficulty, challenging kayakers from all across the nation to come to Idaho to test their skills against the cold rushing water and slick rock channels that demand constant attention and stamina. There are ... http://www.outdoor.com/skills/raftingskills/kayaking-idaho-whitewater/ The oldest working turquoise mine in North America is located near the capital of New Mexico, Sante Fe in the Sandia Mountains. Native Americans first worked this area around 1000 years B.C. The fifty two mile long byway between Sante Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico is called the Turquoise ... http://www.outdoor.com/activities/backpacking/cerillo-hills-new-mexico/ Tom Drake, an avid archer and fisherman from Pennsylvania and a sometimes  contributor to Outdoor writes: We get so busy that we very often forget about the little people in our lives that we should be teaching the outdoor lessons we learned at our own parents and grandparents knee. I'm the ... http://www.outdoor.com/activities/fishing/how-to-be-a-hero-for-under-five-dollars/ The desert is a varied place of heat and cold, wet hidden canyons and dry alkali dust where greasewood and stubby cacti grow. Zion National Park is all of these and more, drawing tourists from across the globe to view the bands of sandstone worn by wind and water into fantastic ... http://www.outdoor.com/activities/mountain-biking/zion-national-park-2/ Swimming is a great outdoor activity that can improve your health while providing you the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine. It is an inexpensive sport, so you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money when you’re going on your swim. To get the best joy ... http://www.outdoor.com/places/swimming-for-your-health/ One good way to have fun and enjoy some scenery is by going on a family picnic. A day at the beach or a picnic at a state or national park is a great deal of fun and doesn’t have to be hard charging. Some activities outdoors can offer relaxation ... http://www.outdoor.com/places/parks-and-monuments/picnicing-is-still-outdoor-activity/ Mount Kilimanjaro, the tallest peak in Africa, is among the most wonderful places to hike on earth. With an amazing height of more than 19000 feet, Kilimanjaro is challenging at best, but is do-able by nearly anyone if they are in reasonable physical shape and willing to take the time ... http://www.outdoor.com/activities/backpacking/trekking-mt-kilimanjaro/ Hiking and climbing are just as popular in the south western portions of the United States as they are elsewhere. There are however some significant challenges when it comes to hiking in the south west, or the northern deserts. Heat, for one, makes some serious challenges for the hiker, or ... http://www.outdoor.com/skills/backpacking-skills/desert-adventures-hiking-safely-in-the-heat/