Last minute cruises

Kevin Lee McIver 11 May, 2013
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Now is the time to buy that last minute cruise at a terrific price. Check out these deals.

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Mountain Lions in Yellowstone NP

Kevin Lee McIver 11 May, 2013
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Here is a groovy article on mountain lions in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming that I cam across this morning. That is one big kitty cat and mountain lions are now frequently seen in places like Missouri where they had …

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Survival Tip of the Week – Parachute Cord

Kevin Lee McIver 5 May, 2013
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If you are heading into the wilderness ensure you carry one little item that is multi-purpose and could save your life: Parachute Cord. Also known as 550 cord to us Army Airborne types, 550 cord can be used to make …

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Hunting and Fishing Forecasts

Kevin Lee McIver 29 April, 2013
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With all the electronic gizmos out there today, it’s hard to nail down the best web site or app for the outdoors, but here are a few forecasters that may help you bag that trophy deer or haul in a …

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Lodging at the Grand Canyon

Kevin Lee McIver 19 April, 2013
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Here is a groovy tip. If you are vacationing at the Grand Canyon and want to stay at one of the hotels inside the park, be sure to make reservations as far out from your travel dates. In some lodges, …

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The Grand Canyon

Kevin Lee McIver 18 April, 2013
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Look for a upcoming travel story where we describe our recent trip to the Grand Canyon in the Southwestern United States. Photo: Kevin Lee McIver

 

Alaska Marine Highway Ferry Video

Kevin Lee McIver 3 April, 2013
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Short video from our trip on the Alaska ferry from Juneau to Washington state.

 

On board the M/V Matanuska, one of the many ferry ships operating in Alaska. An interesting fact is that Alaska has more coastline than the rest of the United States combined.

Kevin Lee McIver 27 March, 2013
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Photo looking starboard toward the west on board the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry.

Kevin Lee McIver 27 March, 2013
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Travel Southeast Alaska via the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System

Kevin Lee McIver 25 March, 2013
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Traveling to historic and scenic Southeast Alaska is best done via the ferry system that operates from Bellingham, Washington, all the way up to Skagway, Alaska in the north. The 3-day trip from Washington to Juneau costs about $1550 for …

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