Archive for March, 2008

Seasonal Trout Streams Open Tomorrow!

Just in case anybody forgot…..

Rainbow Trout

For info. on Georgia trout streams, seasonal, and otherwise, visit the GA DNR or check out North Georgia Trout Online.

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Beetle Battle Paddle Tomorrow, March 29th

 Put off from late October due to low water levels, The Beetle Battle Paddle is going on tomorrow, March the 29th.  It’s a benefit aimed at fighting Hemlock Woolly Adelgid - an invasive and destructive, parasitic beetle that is attacking populations of Eastern Hemlock trees throughout the forests of the eastcoast, and now, here in Georgia!

The paddle is a self guided trip down the lower section of the Chestatee River in North Georgia.  There is also refreshments (paid & complimentary) half way down.

There are shuttles available, and Appalachian Outfitters is donating 100% of canoe and kayak rentals to the cause.  So come on out, with a name like that it’s got to be a blast!

For more information, visit canoegeorgia.com or call Appalachian Outfitters at 706-864-7117

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Deep Survival: A Fantastic Read

Deep SurvivalAs I mentioned before, I’m the poster child for GPS. I’ve been lost. I’ve been lost for days. Every survival book/expert out there will tell that pulling through is a majority mental toughness, though preparation and physical fitness do play key roles.

Here’s the book that delves into the how and why some people make it, and some people don’t. Beware lesser survival books, Deep Survival isn’t about all in one canteen survival kits or how to watch animals to see what plants are edible. It’s a holistic analysis of humans in survival situations, the environmental variables at play, and our own psychology.

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Anybody want a Bonefish Website?

I’m giving away a slick Bonefish themed website for one lucky captian/guide.  As many of you know, I’ve been doing websites for years as a side job - but I’d really love to combine it with my love of fishing….

Here’s the screen shot:

Bonefish web design demo

 You can also see a live demo here and read a little more about why I’m giving it away, and who gets it my web desing blog.

If anybody knows a guide in the Keys or Caribbean that could use a new website, please give me a holler on the contact form above or call me at 770.377.6345.  Thanks.

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Questions Actually asked of National Park Rangers

Ran across this the other day, it is too funny not to post.  Originally reported by Outside Magazine in 1995.

Grand Canyon National Park

  • Was this man-made?
  • Do you light it up at night?
  • I bought tickets for the elevator to the bottom — where is it?
  • Is the mule train air conditioned?
  • So where are the faces of the presidents?
  • Everglades National Park:

  • Are the alligators real?
  • Are the baby alligators for sale?
  • Where are all the rides?
  • What time does the two o’clock bus leave?
  • Denali National Park (Alaska):

  • What time do you feed the bears?
  • Can you show me where the yeti lives?
  • How often do you mow the tundra?
  • How much does Mount McKinley weigh?
  • Mesa Verde National Park:

  • Did people build this, or did Indians?
  • Why did they build the ruins so close to the road?
  • Do you know of any undiscovered ruins?
  • Why did the Indians decide to live in Colorado?
  • Carlsbad Caverns National Park:

  • How much of the cave is underground?
  • So what’s in the unexplored part of the cave?
  • Does it ever rain in here?
  • How many ping-pong balls would it take to fill this up?
  • So what is this — just a hole in the ground?
  • Yosemite National Park:

  • Where are the cages for the animals?
  • What time do you turn on Yosemite Falls?
  • Yellowstone National Park:

  • Does Old Faithful erupt at night?
  • How do you turn it on?
  • When does the guy who turns it on get to sleep?
  • We had no trouble finding the park entrances, but where are the exits?
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