With spring almost coming to an end, it’s time to start thinking about how to make the most of what’s left of the beautiful season. Warm weather, blooming gardens, and clear skies inspire us to make the most of our homes and enjoy the outdoors. You don’t have to make drastic changes to your home…
On October 19, National Geographic posted an article on their website entitled “Geography in the News: America’s Hiking Trails.” The detailed piece went on to discuss three of the most scenic national long distance hiking trails in the country. While the other eight national hiking trails are nothing short of spectacular themselves, the Appalachian Trail,…
Exploring your local hiking trails makes for great outdoor family fun. What’s better than getting the family out on a crisp Fall morning to get some exercise, reconnect with the beautiful, natural world, and maybe even do some outdoor family photography? Here are three reasons you should consider hitting your local hiking trails! 1. It’s…
Did you know, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 10% of the United States is forest lands? Five percent of that number is reserved land for wildlife preserves and state and national forests. According to Enchanted Learning, the United States of America comprises 3.79 million square miles. If five percent of that is reserved,…
When some people have time away from work or school, they might want to just lounge on the couch relaxing and watching TV in order to recharge their batteries. Others, however, who have a taste for adventure and enjoy getting their adrenaline pumping, might want to head to the outdoors and participate in some fast…
Recreation magazines saved my mind while I waited to have my car fixed. I had no one to pick me up and take me home and even if I did, I had nothing to do. So, I took a sports and recreation magazine from their magazine table and started flipping through it. Now, I had…
Did you know that there are over several hundred recreation magazines in circulation? Recreation magazines can cover everything from hiking to cooking, and many activities besides. One popular topic for recreational magazines is hunting. Did you know that in 2012, there were nearly 140 thousand submitted applications for big game hunting in New Mexico? Hunting…