Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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BOATING SEASON BEGINS - SAFETY STRESSED FOR ALL WATERCRAFT Whether you're on the water in a cabin cruiser, a luxury yacht, a houseboat, a fishing boat, a kayak, a canoe, or on a paddleboard, safety should and must be your prime concern. We've all heard it many times, "Just wear it", but don't let that advice become just a cliché for you. Here's why:U.S. Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reported cause of death in three out of every four recreational boating fatalities, and that... Full story
PHOENIX, AZ – Today, I stepped into a world I never knew existed, right here in the heart of Arizona. The Arizona Game and Fish Department's Outdoor Expo, held at the sprawling Ben Avery Shooting Facility in north Phoenix, promised a hands-on celebration of wildlife, conservation, and outdoor fun, and it delivered in ways I couldn't have imagined. As a first-time visitor on this sunny weekend in March, I found myself wide-eyed and eager, plunged into an event that felt like a gateway to A... Full story
A safe day on the water starts with life jackets and sober boating. What's better than a day out on the water? Whether you're interested in taking up watersports, fishing or leisurely cruises around Arizona's lakes, boating is a great family friendly activity. While it may sound like an intimidating hobby to start, there are many resources to welcome beginners in a safe, responsible way. The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) offers free monthly boating safety education courses in Phoenix... Full story
Whether you're working in the office, at home, in the air, or on the water, all boating enthusiasts can participate in Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day on Friday, May 16, 2025. This fun day is part of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible. Here's how to participate: • Wear a life jacket wherever you work • Snap a picture • Post the picture on social media with the hashtag #wear... Full story
How To Build A Fire Fire: it is a living breathing entity with the ability to help or destroy everything it touches. Just like any living thing fire requires three things to sustain it;air to breathe,food (fuel) to consume, and a spark of life (ignition). I think we'd all agree that there are many ways to light a fire. This article will explore the plethora of ways to get your pyro on. Let's Start With Air! We breathe air every day. It's all around us. Without it we will die. The same goes for... Full story
Over the years I've done many camp-outs and I'm always looking for easier ways to pack gear. The Camping Chuck Wagon Box is a great idea for those who do stop & drop camping as it is easy to make, transport and move around. It keeps your gear in one place and can be a real-life saver when camping. As usual I am a big fan of Inventory Lists which I suggest you keep on the inside of the door of the box in a plastic document sleeve with an extra blank paper for restocking, additions or updates. Her... Full story
Backpacking is always a great experience in one way or another. There are those times when it can get a little wet or dry, cold or hot or just downright “bug-annoying”. But for the most part it’s ALWAYS an adventure. How comfortable you are is about your gear and how well you pack, but over the years I have found that two things make for a really GOOD backpacking trip. Those two items are a good pillow to sleep on and good food. When I backpack, I don’t bring a lot of clothing. I prefer to fill... Full story
With the arrival of warmer spring weather, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) once again is advising the public to leave baby wildlife alone. While it might be difficult to resist the urge to help seemingly abandoned animals, including newly hatched birds and baby rabbits, a parent is likely nearby and will return once humans have left the area. Sadly, once young animals have been removed from the wild, some species -like elk calves and deer fawns - may have to be euthanized because... Full story
________________________________________ 'Buy Often, Win Big' Program Offers Incentives Conservation First USA is not only offering $10 raffle tickets for a chance to hunt big game in Arizona, but the group also is entering you into monthly drawings to win BONUS PRIZES. Yes, you read that right! One person will win April's bonus prize: a $500 gift card to SCHEELS. Do not miss this opportunity. Visit https://conservationfirstusa.org/product/arizona-special-big-game-tags to buy your raffle... Full story
Once again, hunters have stepped up in a big way in their financial support of wildlife conservation efforts across the state. The newly named "Copper State Draw" (formerly the "limited-entry permit-tag draw") offered hunters a chance to draw an additional elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, and pronghorn permit-tag, while generating revenue that will bolster a variety of conservation programs funded through the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). The monitoring and maintenance of wildlife... Full story
National Safe Boating Week will be held from May 17-23, 2025, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible. "We're committed to teaching boaters that the best boating experience is a safe day on the water," said Peg Phillips, executive director of the National... Full story
Help your community have access to infant, child and young adult-sized life jackets at no cost. Marinas, waterfront restaurants, boat clubs and other businesses wishing to make an impact on boating safety in their home waters can apply now to become a BoatUS Foundation Kid's Life Jacket Loaner program site. Supported by BoatUS member donations, the program offers a simple way to help children and young adults get the right-sized life jacket when they go boating, sailing or fishing for the day... Full story
Please Note - Articles and information will be added throughout the month. We welcome readers input on each article. Thank you. - Publisher The Three Servicemen statue and flagstaff were added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 1984. The statue depicts three American servicemen and the things they carried. Sculptor Frederick Hart's goal was to create a moving evocation of the experience and service of the Vietnam veteran. As Hart described the sculpture, "The contrast between the innocence of... Full story
April 30 - Welcome Home Vietnam Vets! VFW Post 3513, Scottsdale Get ready, folks, because our Welcome Home celebration is just around the corner, and the excitement is in the air! We're putting the finishing touches on what promises to be an unforgettable day, and we want YOU to be a part of it! If you know of any organizations related to Vietnam and its impact, don't hesitate to reach out and invite them to join us in this meaningful celebration. This event is not just a celebration; it's a... Full story
Art wasn't just one of the best-known crappie fishermen in Arizona; he was also a dynamite bass fisherman. He was one of those guys who was generous with his know-how and even his fishing spots, and he was always willing to teach a seminar, visit a fishing club, or take an outdoor writer out on the water. We will miss him so much! Over the years, Art has helped me with stories about trolling for crappie, night fishing for bass, fishing plastic worms, fishing for spring crappie - you name it,... Full story
9 Pronghorn, Elk Hunt Draw Results Applicants should check their AZGFD portal account . The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) has released the draw results for 2025 pronghorn and elk hunts. A customer's AZGFD portal account is the only source for finding out draw results and viewing bonus points. A free portal account can be created at accounts.azgfd.com/Account/Register (account features for minor dependents are available). A portal account allows customers to create a secure account... Full story
Few things are as pleasant as spending time on the water with one's canine best friend. That's why Bombora introduced the new Dog Lover Bundle: it comes with a premium Dog Life Vest and an inflatable Slim Belt for its human companion. Available in four sizes to fit dogs from extra small to 90 pounds, Bombora Dog Vests are designed for unrestricted movement, whether swimming or running. Layered and segmented flotation covered in soft, yet durable polyester conforms to the body. A padded neck coll... Full story
If you found yourself tag less after the 2025 pronghorn and elk draw, have we got a deal for you! Conservation First USA is holding its Big Game Super Raffle where tickets to hunt pronghorn and elk for 365 days are only $10 per species. The best part: There is no limit to the number of tickets you can purchase. Buy tickets today! Ten lucky individuals will win one of 10 special big-game tags (elk, pronghorn, bighorn sheep, mule deer, white-tailed deer, bison, turkey, javelina, bear and mountain... Full story
Gorgeous White Pocket, Ariz. - If You Get A Chance To Go, Do It! - By Margie Anderson John and I talked about doing a trip to White Pocket, but pretty much every site says you shouldn't go alone because the deep loose sandy road makes it easy for even a 4x4 to get stuck. Then one day I mentioned it to our granddaughter Trinity, and she told us that she and David always wanted to go there too, so could they come with us. Heck yes! Then Trin and I mentioned our plans in front of our granddaughter... Full story
Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) wildlife officers never know what they'll face from one day to the next. Several weeks ago, the department's radio dispatch center received a call about a deer fawn in Chloride, Ariz., that was covered in cholla cactus. They relayed the information to AZGFD wildlife officer Troy Moody in Kingman, who contacted the reporting party and was told the fawn typically came onto the person's property around 2:30 p.m. each afternoon. Officer Moody arrived to find... Full story
Parks For Healing "Being...out in nature, it's just good for the soul. It's cleansing...it gets you outside of yourself. It's my...way to decompress."- Edye Joyner, U.S. Marine Corps and Desert Storm veteran Many national parks have direct connections to the American military - there are dozens of battlefields, military parks, and historic sites that commemorate and honor the service of American veterans. In addition, every national park is part of our collective identity that defines who we... Full story
Vietnam Combat Art Painter, sculptor, muralist, teacher and author, Austin Deuel, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1939. He served in the United States Marine Corps twice: from 1959-1965 and rejoined in 1967 to serve in the Vietnam combat art program. After His Military Service Following his military service, he relocated to Scottsdale, Ariz., and pursued his career as a professional fine artist. Deuel has completed numerous monument commissions such as the Vietnam War Memorial in San Antonio,... Full story
This comment by her brother's friend was her mantra during the incredible trauma a young nurse experienced during her service in Vietnam. The Women is a historical fiction novel by American author Kristin Hannah published by St. Martin's Press in 2024. The book tells the story of Frances "Frankie" McGrath, a young nurse who serves in the United States Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War. The novel debuted at number-one on The New York Times fiction best-seller list. Background And... Full story
To All Antelope Point Marina Guests and Owners At APM: We hope you are doing well and are just as excited as we are for the upcoming summer season at our marina. We are contacting you all in regards to a minor update regarding our 2025 Customers Cart Policy contact information. Due to some changes at our marina, any customers with questions regarding this year's cart Dock Permits or our Cart Valet services can get in contact with our Guest Service team at cartvalet@apmlp.com or call... Full story
"Knowledge – Skills – Fun" while celebrating NWSA's 35th anniversary in St. Petersburg, Fl. The National Women's Sailing Association (NWSA) is expanding its 2025 National Women's Sailing Association Conference, presented by American Sailing, to three days. This year, the annual event will be held June 6th to 8th at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg. The event welcomes women sailors of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds to workshops including the popular Take the Helm® tra... Full story
