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Caught in the Camera Eye
Caught in the Camera EyeBy: Mike Clifforda Production of:HeartlandOutdoorsman.Com I recently received an interesting question in a photography email group that I subscribe to, and felt compelled to share it with fellow Notebook readers.It read basically ...

Did You Ever Try Selling Your Images?
After spending a significant amount of time taking pictures, and accumulating a large library of images, it can be a daunting task looking for a way to sell your work. With the right approach and a vast amount of hard work you soon may see a return for ...

Enjoy the View - Use a Binocular
A binocular, or set of binoculars, is a tool used to view distant objects and make them appear closer to the viewer. Using both eyes, a person watching a football game seated far from the field can get a clearer view of the action as it happens despite ...





A Kayaking Community At Your Fingertips
 
Do you have questions about kayaking? Do you want to seek the advice of kayakers that are more experienced and relate to kayakers that are at your level? Wouldn’t it be nice to connect with other kayaking enthusiasts? The Internet can supply you with robust information about kayaking such as necessary equipment, costs, and travel destinations. However, the Internet also provides forums and discussion boards dedicated to the sport of kayaking. Hop online and plug into the kayaking community.

Several kayaking websites provide message boards. Many websites allow free access to these forums; however some require a small fee. Let’s take a look at three websites that will be of interest to kayakers. They offer discussion boards to post and answer questions, comments, and concerns.

Boatertalk.com: (http://www.boatertalk.com)
Boatertalk.com has a bounty of boating and kayaking resources including forums, articles, gear swap, and events. Forums range from Boatertalk to SurfZone and RaftZone. Each discussion board is filled with helpful hints, information, and personal experience. To post to the boards you must pay a small membership fee. There are different types of membership ranging from $6 to $36.

Paddler Magazine online: (http://www.paddlermagazine.com)
They have a bulletin board with industry news and several discussion boards. The discussion boards are broken down into whitewater, squirt, touring, and gear swap. Under “touring” you can find a kayak forum. This forum is for sea kayaking and discusses trips, kayak building, technique, and design. It is a public


forum so you can read messages on it. Your name and email address are the only requirements to be able to post on the discussion board.

The Alaska Outdoor Journal Discussion Board: (http://alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/cgi-bin/ib/ikonboard.cgi)
Discussion boards for various states and regions around the world are popping up each day. When planning a kayaking trip to another state, check the Internet to see if there is a discussion board for that state. For example, Alaska has this discussion board that presents pertinent information about kayaking in Alaska. You can peruse the message boards. If you wish to post a message you must register. Registration is free.

How do you find other kayaking discussion boards? Your best bet is to go through an Internet search engine such as Google or Yahoo. Search by the keywords kayaking discussion boards or kayaking forums. A long list of websites will unfold. Sift through the websites until you find the discussion board that is right for you. The Internet has become a well received form of communication between fellow kayakers. Take advantage of the knowledge and resources available to you. Your next kayaking trip could be the thrill of a lifetime.




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OUTDOORS CALENDAR: February 9-15
Palm Beach Post
FLW Tour on Lake Okeechobee (through Sunday). Take-offs are 7:30 am on Thursday and Friday at Roland & Mary Ann Martin's Marina, 920 E. Del Monte Ave., Clewiston. Weigh-ins on Thursday and Friday are 3 pm at the marina. Take-offs on Saturday and Sunday ...

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Outdoors fun for 'kids of all ages'
Palm Beach Post
By Willie Howard Kids and their families enjoyed airboat and swamp buggy rides, hiking, canoeing, pony rides, fishing, firing guns and other outdoor activities Saturday during Outdoor Youth Day at the JW Corbett Wildlife Management Area.


Get Outdoors Day planned at Wapsi River Center
Quad-Cities Online
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 8, the 39th day of 2012. There are 261 days left in the year. 1862 -- 150 years ago: The demand for barley coffee is rapidly increasing due to the coffee tariff imposition. Rye also is being used as a substitute.

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Indoor Furniture Banned From Yards, Outdoor Use
Patch.com
During Tuesday night's meeting the Gulfport City Council voted on second reading for three code enforcement issues: trash can placement, banning indoor furniture outdoors and shortening special pick-up times. After an extensive discussion and debate ...

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Telegraph.co.uk

Record year for National Trust as economic downturn encourages people outdoors ...
Telegraph.co.uk
The economy may be struggling but the trend for getting outdoors and staying at home for holidays has meant a bumper year for the National Trust with a record 18 million visitors. By Louise Gray, Environment Correspondent The charity, that owns more ...

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