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Four Fundamentals of Successful Fishing

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6/26/2022 - By Harold Blaisdell. Here are tried-and-true fishing tips from an expert fisherman. Think of this as the “four fundamentals” of fishing—from when to fish to how to use the right bait for the right fish. A fishing rod is a stick with a hook on one end and a fool on… SEE MORE
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Venus and The Crescent Moon in Dazzling Sky Dance

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6/24/2022 - By Joe Rao. The rare five-planet alignment of 2022 remains in view through this first weekend of summer. To see it at its best, you must be up at the crack of dawn on Sunday. But if you are, you'll be rewarded with what likely will be the most eye-catching… SEE MORE
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NYC Boating: Free Kayaking on the Hudson

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6/23/2022 - Whether you’re a novice or a pro, kayaking on the Hudson River is a great way to spend a day in New York. And with a combination of free and expert lessons offered at several locations, there’s no excuse for not giving it a try. Experience the joy of kayaking… SEE MORE
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Celebrate National Fishing Month

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6/23/2022 - By Nationaltoday.com. National Fishing Month begins on July 24 and doesn’t end until August 30 each year. You don’t have to be an expert to enjoy fishing, a practice that has existed since the dawn of human civilization. If you fish as a pastime or profession, you should know that… SEE MORE
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Summer Solstice Around the World

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6/21/2022 - By Joe Rao. The June solstice 2022, which is recognized as the official start of the summer in the Northern Hemisphere, will occur on Tuesday, June 21, at precisely 5:14 a.m. EDT (09:14 GMT). But for other parts of the world, the solstice is looked upon not as the start… SEE MORE
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Free Online Boating Safety Courses

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6/17/2022 - By BoatUS. Now that we are almost into July, one of the busiest months for recreational boating, it is a good time to brush up on boating safety. Recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard, approved by NASBLA and your state boating license agency, Boat US offers the only free online… SEE MORE
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Best Nature Trails on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

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6/15/2022 - By Mark W. LaSalle, Phd. It is always risky to choose the best of anything, including places where nature is seen at its best. For those of us who frequent those “best” places, we are picky in how we define them as such. For the purpose of this list, the… SEE MORE
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Largest Striped Bass Tournament in the Northeast

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6/14/2022 - The Striper Cup is a 5-month celebration of striped bass, and fishermen of all stripes are invited. It’s like no other fishing tournament, uniting thousands of participants from Chesapeake Bay to Maine. Join The Striper Cup, and you can compete for hundreds of valuable prizes. Then, come party at StriperFest… SEE MORE
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9 Ways to Learn to Sail for (Practically) Free

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6/13/2022 - By Shawn Buckles. Don't own a boat, but want to learn to sail? In this article, I'll share some ways that will actually help you to learn to sail and that are either cheap or free. Here are some great ways to learn how to sail on the cheap: Two… SEE MORE
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5 Ways to Celebrate the 4th of July on your Boat

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6/13/2022 - By Discover Boating July 4th is always one of the most popular boating weekends of the year—and therefore, you are hereby granted the ultimate excuse to make it a weekend-long boating vacation. If you’ve never celebrated America's birthday on the water, you’re in for a treat. From boating activities you can start… SEE MORE
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