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Make The Most Of The Trout Fishing Opener

Make The Most Of The Trout Fishing Opener

There is a misconception that fly-fishing has taken over trout fishing and that if you’re not toting a whippy seven-foot rod and looking to…
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This Year’s Best Luxury Camping Items for Spring and Summer

This Year’s Best Luxury Camping Items for Spring and Summer

Picture this camping scene: you wake up from a night sleeping peacefully under the stars and reach for a cup of joe, but instead of cowboy coffee,…
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5 Great Early-Spring Camping Destinations

5 Great Early-Spring Camping Destinations

Spring may be just around the corner, but many parts of the country are only now starting to thaw out from a long, cold winter. If you’re…
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Layering 101: How to Stay Warm and Comfortable in Cold Conditions

Layering 101: How to Stay Warm and Comfortable in Cold Conditions

The arrival of cold weather doesn’t mean you have to abandon your favorite outdoor activities and wait until the return of warm weather before…
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How to Catch Really Big Fish With Kids

How to Catch Really Big Fish With Kids

When it comes to fishing with kids, conventional wisdom says to find a place where they can catch any fish with a high level of frequency and…
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Best Tips for Catching Spring Bass Right Now!

Best Tips for Catching Spring Bass Right Now!

Bass are America’s favorite sportfish and also the most accessible. Whether they’re the largemouth, spotted or smallmouth variety, bass…
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10 Best Bass Waters Off The Beaten Path

10 Best Bass Waters Off The Beaten Path

The names of some bass fisheries resonate with anglers on a national scale: Okeechobee, Kentucky Lake, Guntersville, Havasu, Clear Lake, Lake Fork,…
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Antler Hikes—A Fun, New Way to Day Hike with Kids

Antler Hikes—A Fun, New Way to Day Hike with Kids

Taking your family on an antler hike puts a new twist on spring day hikes and sharpens everyone’s abilities to observe what’s around them…
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4x4 Master Class--How To Conquer Snow and Ice

4x4 Master Class--How To Conquer Snow and Ice

Just because there’s snow on the ground doesn’t mean your four-wheeling fun has to stop. Four-wheel drive doesn’t make you…
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4 new ways to tag public-land turkeys right now

4 new ways to tag public-land turkeys right now

Hunters who consistently kill turkeys on public land each year have adapted their own set of tactics through trial and error. After five years of…
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How to Choose the Best Times to Fish

How to Choose the Best Times to Fish

The best time to go fishing is whenever you can. While that old maxim has merit and speaks to the value of fishing just for the fun of it, there are…
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5 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now!

5 Amazing Water Trails You Need To Try Right Now!

Mountains have them, municipalities have them, so why shouldn’t waterways have them as well? I’m talking about trails that keep you on a…
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This Year’s Best Turkey Loads for Spring Gobblers

This Year’s Best Turkey Loads for Spring Gobblers

Time was that hunters went after gobblers with No. 2 lead shot and whatever shotgun they owned. And for those just getting in to turkey hunting,…
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5 Energizing Hikes in Kentucky

5 Energizing Hikes in Kentucky

There’s nothing more exhilarating than being out in the great outdoors and challenging yourself with a brisk hike in one of Kentucky’s…
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10 Tips for Safely Riding ATVs

10 Tips for Safely Riding ATVs

ATVs—shorthand for “all terrain vehicles”—are one way to explore areas of land that you might not otherwise be able to…
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Pack Your Backpack the Right Way in 5 Easy Steps

Pack Your Backpack the Right Way in 5 Easy Steps

Learning how to properly pack a backpack is a true art form that every outdoor enthusiast should master. Whether you’re heading into the…
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How to Charge Your Gadgets While Camping and Hiking

How to Charge Your Gadgets While Camping and Hiking

There once was a time when carrying electronic devices with us into the great outdoors was pretty much unthinkable. Fragile and expensive, such…
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10 Tips For Going Ultralight on the Trail

10 Tips For Going Ultralight on the Trail

One of the hottest trends in hiking and backpacking over the past few years has been the shift toward going ultralight on the trail. Typically, this…
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5 Best Dirt Motorcycle Trails in Kentucky

5 Best Dirt Motorcycle Trails in Kentucky

In Kentucky, dirt biking is a way of life. From the wide-open grasslands to its rolling hills, Kentucky makes for a glorious place to explore on a…
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5 Beautiful Scenic Hikes in Kentucky

5 Beautiful Scenic Hikes in Kentucky

Kentuckians take a lot of pride in the wilderness and preserving the natural world for future generations. After all, Kentucky is one of the most…
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The Essential Gear You Need When Riding ATVs

The Essential Gear You Need When Riding ATVs

ATVs are off-road vehicles, designed to allow access to trails and other hard-to-reach areas. The earliest designs from the 1970s were three-wheeled.…
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5 Great Hiking Trails in Kentucky

5 Great Hiking Trails in Kentucky

Hiking unfamiliar trails that have long been admired and loved in Kentucky are part of the state’s hidden treasures. For excellent,…
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How Five Top Archers Got Their Start

How Five Top Archers Got Their Start

Have you ever watched a professional archer shoot a brilliant set of arrows, and wondered how they did it? We asked five top archers how they started…
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Top 10 Tips for Camping Beginners

Top 10 Tips for Camping Beginners

Here’s the picture:  you’re sitting around a campfire, roasting weenies and telling ghost stories as the night closes in around you.…
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Setting up your campsite: Understanding the basics

Setting up your campsite: Understanding the basics

The end of the trail is near, at least for today. As you walk into your campsite and remove your pack from your back, the breeze feels good after a…
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10 Best Hunting Cartridges for Whitetail Deer

10 Best Hunting Cartridges for Whitetail Deer

Choosing a list of top 10 favorite deer hunting cartridges is no easy task, particularly since there are so many suitable cartridges that could make…
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10 Essential Camping Skills

10 Essential Camping Skills

Do you know these 10 essential camping skills? Learn them and they are bound to improve all your…
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Choosing the right hunting knife

Choosing the right hunting knife

Hunting knives come in a mind-boggling array of shapes and sizes. New hunters often think a 10-inch Bowie-style survival knife is all they need to…
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10 EASY FISHING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

10 EASY FISHING TIPS FOR BEGINNERS

For most of us, fishing conjures up images of a lazy day on the water, occasionally reeling in some finned beauties which are then proudly displayed…
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5 Best Fishing Spots in Kentucky

5 Best Fishing Spots in Kentucky

When anglers cast a line, it’s all about the big catch and the great story to go along with it. From enormous lakes to rushing rivers, Kentucky…
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Deer Rifles—How to Choose The Perfect Gun

Deer Rifles—How to Choose The Perfect Gun

It is fall, which means that the leaves are changing and gun writers are doing articles on the “Great American Deer Rifle.” Picking out a…
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9 Best Winter Cabin Camping Spots in Kentucky

9 Best Winter Cabin Camping Spots in Kentucky

Don’t let the cold keep you away from the stunning natural beauty Kentucky has to offer. Whether you’re looking to explore sprawling…
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Camping Done Right: 7 Best Outdoor Stores in Kentucky

Camping Done Right: 7 Best Outdoor Stores in Kentucky

When it comes to enjoying the outdoors, preparation is the best way to make sure you have a great time. And the best way to prepare is to visit and…
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10 Amazingly Affordable Ski Resorts for Spring Break

10 Amazingly Affordable Ski Resorts for Spring Break

Large ski resorts boasting high-speed quad chairs, multiple dining venues, and scenic ski base villages aren’t the only option for your spring…
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4 Awesome Campgrounds for Families in Kentucky

4 Awesome Campgrounds for Families in Kentucky

Kentucky has some of the most lush and beautiful wilderness in America, making it a perfect place for family camping trips. From beautiful state…
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How to Get Started with Winter Camping

How to Get Started with Winter Camping

For many experienced outdoorsmen and women, the very idea of winter camping sounds terrifying. After all, the idea of spending the entire time…
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Winter Hiking—5 Time-Tested Tips For Staying Warm

Winter Hiking—5 Time-Tested Tips For Staying Warm

One of the best things about hiking is that it is an outdoor activity that you can do all year long. So why is that so many avid hikers hang up their…
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Predator Hunting—How To Get Started The Easy Way

Predator Hunting—How To Get Started The Easy Way

It’s February, and the first turkey seasons are still weeks away. If you don’t have frozen water where you live, then you can’t…
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5 Amazing Winter Hikes to Take Right Now!

5 Amazing Winter Hikes to Take Right Now!

If you’re one of those hikers or backpackers who puts away your outdoor gear for the winter, you really are missing out on one of the most…
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Florida Fun: Fish Your Way From Disney World To Tampa

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The Necessities Every Camper Should Own

The Necessities Every Camper Should Own

Every time I go camping with friends, I learn a new trick or discover a piece of gear that makes life outdoors more comfortable. But there are some…
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Snowmobiles And ATVs: How To Find The Best Winter Rides

Snowmobiles And ATVs: How To Find The Best Winter Rides

Weeks before the official start of winter, snowmobile riders are heading for high elevations in the Rockies in search of groomed trails leading to…
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Escape The Cold At These Amazing Glamping Destinations

Escape The Cold At These Amazing Glamping Destinations

Glamping is typically defined as a mix of glamor and camping. The result is an outdoor experience unlike any other, where campers spend their days…
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Gear Up To Become A Master Outdoor Chef

Gear Up To Become A Master Outdoor Chef

There was a time when camp food for a weekend overnight revolved around hot dogs, canned goods, and tasteless dehydrated dinners. Fortunately, those…
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Great New Gear To Make Winter Camping Ultra-Comfortable

Great New Gear To Make Winter Camping Ultra-Comfortable

Camping out in winter can open a whole new world of activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Donning snowshoes or cross-country skis to access your…
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4 Easy Ways To Winterize Your Truck

4 Easy Ways To Winterize Your Truck

When the snow flies, everyone knows it’s best to slow down and follow the recommended safe-driving tips to avoid ending up in a snowbank…
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Snowshoeing: Get Your Family Started The Easy Way

Snowshoeing: Get Your Family Started The Easy Way

Bummed that the summer hiking trails will soon be covered in white? That’s okay…it’s snowshoeing season! Snowshoeing is a great…
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How To Catch More Winter Bass And Walleyes Right Now!

How To Catch More Winter Bass And Walleyes Right Now!

Regardless of where they swim, fish don’t stop eating just because it’s winter. Granted, their metabolism slows and they don’t…
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5 Awesome RV Campsites in Kentucky

5 Awesome RV Campsites in Kentucky

Ready to hit the road and go on an adventure in your RV? Get the kids, the dog, and everything else you need to keep on trucking. Kick back and relax…
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How To Tap Local Fishing Communities For The Best Angling

How To Tap Local Fishing Communities For The Best Angling

There are a lot of fishing opportunities out there that may seem exotic or hard to come by at first. Dig a little deeper, though, and you’ll…
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Events Near Summersville KY

St Patrick's Fun Run/Walk

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025 at 6:00pm
Running Soles, LLC
Elizabethtown, KY
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Light It Up! Fest

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025
Pritchard Community Center
Elizabethtown, KY
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Brownsville Spring Festival

Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 1:00pm
Edmonson County High School
Brownsville, KY
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Twin Lakes Chapter Hunters Night Out

Twin Lakes Chapter Hunters Night Out

Thursday, Mar 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Leitchfield, KY
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RunTown Distance Festival

Friday, Mar 21, 2025 at 6:00pm
Bethlehem High School Athletic Complex
Bardstown, KY
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Monroe County Ridgerunners Banquet

Monroe County Ridgerunners Banquet

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Tompkinsville, KY
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Longbeards of the Commonwealth Banquet

Longbeards of the Commonwealth Banquet

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Springfield, KY
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The Heartland Hustle Trail Race

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 8:00am
Elizabethtown, KY
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Saunders Springs Six Hour Shootout

Saturday, Mar 22, 2025 at 8:00am
Saunders Springs Nature Preserve
Radcliff, KY
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Tri-County Longbeards Banquet

Tri-County Longbeards Banquet

Friday, Mar 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Albany, KY
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Bourbon Country 25K/50K

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 8:00am
Harry S. Frazier Scout Reservation
Shepherdsville, KY
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Green County Band Arts and Craft Festival

Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 9:00am
Green County High School
Greensburg, KY
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Hardin County Farmer's Market

Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025 at 9:00am
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Elizabethtown, KY
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