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The most popular of our free seminars, " How to Identify and Avoid Poison Oak " has been reorganized, updated, and revised. The seminar helps you understand the mechanism of poison oak exposure, learn how to identify poison oak, and learn what...
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The year was 1852 and Augustus T. Dowd was tracking a grizzly bear that he had wounded. As he walked through the unfamiliar forest he was stunned to find a tree larger than any he had ever seen. He returned to his mining camp and told his tale. After...
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If you live in Southern California and are looking for an opportunity to get outside with the kids, here's a site that should be in your RSS reader: modernhiker.com . Modern Hiker uses a well written blog, digital photography, and Google Maps to track...
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Much has been written about hiking with kids, particularly on the subjects of equipment and technique. In fact, one of the best articles on the subject was authored by Penny Schwyn and is posted here. However, an area worthy of more exploration lies in...
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We are working hard to launch our first product ( The Yosemite National Park Scavenger Hunt ) but it is still a couple of months away... until then, I thought that I would recap some of the other family outdoor recreation activities that we have explored...
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A few weekends ago, I was walking with the kids on an icy trail in Yosemite National Park. After spending most of my life hiking, walking, and playing in snow, even helping a Mountain Rescue Team gain national certification in snow and Ice rescue a couple...
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One outdoor sport that I have recently made an effort to learn more about is birding. Living in Sacramento, we have access to plenty of riparian habitat and some world renowned wildlife refuges nearby. I must confess, although I love to watch birds I...
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A couple of weeks ago we took a fall hike in Merced Grove, one of three sequoia groves located in Yosemite National Park. This is both the smallest grove in the park and the only grove that is not accessible by car. Because of this, the crowds are small...
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With a simple configuration setting in Google Earth, you can tap into the Trimbleoutdoors trail database for pictures and trail descriptions. How To Activate (Source: Trimbleoutdoors ) -Start Google Earth -Go to "Layers" in the Sidebar on the...
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When hiking with children, a successful day begins with trail selection. By considering the scenery, distance, elevation gain, and trail conditions, you can dramatically improve the odds that your outing will be a relaxing and fun filled experience. Photo...
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