Outdoor Activities

Why Suppressors Are Gaining Popularity Today

Silent Advantage: Why Suppressors Are Gaining Popularity It would be understandable to think that suppressors (or silencers, as they are legally known) are new to the scene. However, suppressors have been around for over a century. The first patent was filed in 1909 by Hiram Maxim; they quickly became popular with sportsmen. In 1934, they […]

Outdoor Adventure Awaits in Hayward Lakes

Outdoor Adventure Awaits in Hayward Lakes Hayward Lakes, Wisconsin offers year-round outdoor activities including mountain biking, UTV trails, hiking, and scenic lake exploration. With hundreds of miles of trails and access to the Chequamegon National Forest, it’s a top Midwest destination for outdoor adventure and family-friendly recreation. Why Visit Hayward Lakes for Outdoor Adventure Tucked into the […]

Iowa’s Venom, Oil and Toxic Sap

Iowa’s Venom, Oil and Toxic Sap I once struck up a conversation with a man from Australia and while talking I asked him the question most people want to know about Australians, “how many times have you been bitten by one of your crazy spiders you have down there?” His answer was shocking, “Oh not […]

Wild Edible Foraging

Wild Edible Foraging With the arrival of spring comes many long-awaited activities for any outdoors enthusiast, like hiking, fishing, and turkey hunting. There is another short-lived activity that gets some of us out wandering around in nature. This is the adult version of an Easter egg hunt, and it’s called foraging. Foraging for wild edibles […]