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The most influential big bore hunting cartridges
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureFew hunters will ever truly need a big bore cartridge, but when you need one, you really need one in the worst way possible. After all, sometimes bigger really is better. However, since most of the biggest rifle cartridges were primarily used in the specialized role of stopping a charging buffalo or elephant at short range, relatively few hunters have ever shot, much less owned a big bore rifle.
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Best spots for alcohol tours in the US
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureWe all know drinking and driving don't mix, but drinking and RVing is a different story. There are all types of breweries, wineries and distilleries to visit while traveling across the United States.
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Exercise may help prevent heart failure in aging hearts
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareHeart disease continues to be one of the country's most serious health problems and the leading cause of death. Approximately 84 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease, causing about 2,200 deaths per day, with one-third of cardiovascular disease deaths occurring before age 75. About half of those who develop heart failure die within five years of diagnosis.
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8 great day hikes across the US
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureFrom the red rock canyons of Arizona to the rugged coast of Maine, America is blessed with a bounty of great hiking trails. But when your time is limited, it's not always easy to find a trail you can do in a day.
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Notable poaching cases this hunting season
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureWhile the vast majority of hunters obey the law, there are always a handful of people that do the wrong thing. Here are a few of the more notable cases of poachers getting busted that hit the news during the 2017-2018 hunting season.
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4 things I don’t miss about full-timing
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureI love full-timing. In fact, I recently wrote about my top 10 reasons to full-time in your RV. After several years of traveling the U.S., we had to switch to part-time RVing for family reasons. I miss morning hikes in new locations the most, but there are many things about a house that are wonderful, too.
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The joy of visiting caves
Cindy Belt Recreation & LeisureWhat is it about caves that are so fascinating? There is mystery and beauty within these walls, and visiting caves is an adventure that many of us can do. Caves can be viewed in formal tours with a guide, designated paths without a guide, or some are open to freely explore. Below are some examples with recent fees for adults.
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How can hunters help slow the spread of chronic wasting disease?
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureChronic wasting disease has been in the news a lot so far in 2018 for all the wrong reasons. Unfortunately, the deadly disease continues to spread in North America, and scientists still don't have any means of treating or curing it.
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8 US festivals that welcome spring
Dave G. Houser Recreation & LeisureFollowing on the heels of the storm-plagued and frigid winter of 2017-18, Americans just about everywhere are welcoming this year's spring season with open arms. And there are plenty of festivals planned to celebrate the return of warmth and sunshine.
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Remembering Dan Gurney, Porsche’s only Grand Prix winner
Dave Story Transportation Technology & AutomotiveDan Gurney died last month. I never met him. What I knew of him was from interviews, articles in various publications and images on TV. I subscribed to Autoweek when it was a weekly automotive newspaper. I remember reading about Ford’s great win with Gurney and A.J. Foyt at Le Mans in the GT40 in 1967. Even though I never met Dan Gurney, I felt I knew him.
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