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8 Simple Tips for Better Fishing and Hunting Photos

8 Simple Tips for Better Fishing and Hunting Photos

The National Wild Turkey Federation's director of photography shares the secrets to better outdoor photos when hunting, fishing and nature-watching.

Simple Fall Garden Prep Trick  Less Spring Weeds

Simple Fall Garden Prep Trick = Less Spring Weeds

Want weed-free garden beds without pesticides? The simple technique of tarping minimizes your time spent weeding while putting organic material back...

5 Charming Tiny House Rentals in the South

5 Charming Tiny House Rentals in the South

We review some of the best tiny house vacation rentals where you can "try before you buy" tiny home living in the Southern United States.

Natural Beauties: Louisiana's State Parks

Natural Beauties: Louisiana's State Parks

Louisiana boasts 19 state parks, all of which show off the vast natural beauty of the Bayou State. From a place where you can experience firsthand...

Never too young to own land

Never too young to own land

The McDaniels may only be in their 20s, but they were more than ready to set up a homestead in the country.

20 signs it's time to sell your boat

20 signs it's time to sell your boat

Humor writer Jim Mize offers 20 sure signs it's time to retire your boat.

Texas State Parks: Canyons, mountains, even dino tracks

Texas State Parks: Canyons, mountains, even dino tracks

We review six of Texas's best state parks, including parks with canyons, mountains and even a park with what some believe are ancient dinosaur tracks.

Barn building inspiration from old barns across the U.S.

Barn building inspiration from old barns across the U.S.

Get your barn building ideas from this piece highlighting the charms of old barn architecture across the United States.

The legend of fish stories: Can fishermen be honest?

The legend of fish stories: Can fishermen be honest?

Imagine if fishermen were honest, or if fishermen could stretch the truth the way other professions do. Our humor writer share his deep thoughts on...

How to Coexist with Black Bears

How to Coexist with Black Bears

One woman’s story of learning the myths and facts about black bears and understanding how to react when a bear shows up on her land.