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These National Parks Dropped Their Previous Entry Reservation Requirements

These National Parks Dropped Their Previous Entry Reservation Requirements

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Tourist hiking in Haleakala volcano crater on the Sliding Sands trail. Beautiful view of the crater floor and the cinder cones below

As peak seasons come to an end, some national parks are getting rid of their entry reservation requirements, making it easier for outdoor enthusiasts to plan their visit. Reservation systems and timed entries were put into place in most government natural sites after the pandemic caused a record-breaking overflow of people traveling to America’s most […]

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Colorado County Passes Unique Private Land Camping Ordinance

Colorado County Passes Unique Private Land Camping Ordinance


tent and camping gear sitting in a field

One Colorado county has approved an ordinance that will allow private-land camping, giving rural landowners in Chaffee County a chance to host commercial camping on their properties. The operations would be on the smaller side, but it offers the landowners a simple pathway through the process and a chance at new revenue streams. According to […]

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50 Camping Jokes That Add an Extra Spark to Your Campfire Circle

50 Camping Jokes That Add an Extra Spark to Your Campfire Circle


people sit around a campfire

Camping is for setting up tents, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying all that nature offers. While spending time outdoors can be a cathartic experience, a weekend camping isn’t complete without some solid camping jokes. A good zinger can lighten the mood and make you forget about the breakfast burritos you left behind […]

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Tell Your Buddies These 5 Fishing Facts That Are Pretty Much True

Tell Your Buddies These 5 Fishing Facts That Are Pretty Much True

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friends sharing fun fishing facts near a river

We anglers fish for fun, first and foremost. When we get together with our fishing buddies, the fun times don’t start until we’ve swapped some believe-it-or-not fishing facts and stories. It’s okay to admit this tale-telling wouldn’t feel right unless we stretched the truth a little bit, but there are some absolute fishing truths that […]

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Preparedness Notes for Saturday — October 15, 2022

Herbert W. McBride, the author of A Rifleman Went To War, was born in Waterloo, Indiana October 15, 1873. He died in Indianapolis of a heart attack on March 17, 1933, shortly after finishing writing A Rifleman Went To War. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 103 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen, this could be worth more than $2000. A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. …

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The 5 Best Polarized Sunglasses for Women

The 5 Best Polarized Sunglasses for Women

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Jessica Pegula Has Qualified for Singles And Doubles at WTA Finals. Coco Gauff Could be Next

Jessica Pegula Has Qualified for Singles And Doubles at WTA Finals. Coco Gauff Could be Next

The American's amazing 2022 keeps getting better, and 18-year-old Gauff is following in her footsteps. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday, October 14, 2022

Jessica Pegula will be pulling double duty at this year’s WTA Finals in Fort Worth.

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The American clinched her berth in the doubles, alongside partner Coco Gauff on Thursday night in San Diego, as the pair got past Liudmila Samsonova and Sofia Kenin, 6-2, 7-6(3).


Gauff, who is currently fourth in the WTA singles race, could ensure singles qualification with an upset win over Iga Swiatek on Friday in San Diego. Even if she can’t get past the World No.1 the 18-year-old is in the driver’s seat to join Pegula in the field.

“It’s a huge achievement for me in both singles and doubles,” Pegula said. “And to do it with another American is really cool. I’m just super-happy. It’s paying off, all my hard work and all the matches I’ve played this year. It’s been a long year, and it’s just a great reward.”

Pegula, who reached the singles semifinals in San Diego on Friday with a win over Madison Keys, has played 91 matches in 2022.

She is 36-16 in singles and 29-10 in doubles.

Five doubles teams have already qualified for the WTA Finals, which will begin on October 31.

  • Krejcikova / Siniakova
  • Dabrowski / Olmos
  • Kichenok/ Ostapenko
  • Kudermetova / Mertens
  • Pegula / Gauff

Kudermetova, currently in 8th in the singles race, could join Pegula and Gauff as players to be entered in both singles and doubles.

Meet the Women Keeping Long Island’s Urban Deer Population in Check

Meet the Women Keeping Long Island’s Urban Deer Population in Check


As hunter numbers continue to dip over most of the country, deer population numbers keep increasing. It’s an especially big problem in urban areas as the ungulates invade people’s yards and cause a spike in car/deer accidents. While many urban areas have experimented with a bevy of methods to control deer numbers, hunting remains one […]

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Rest of the ATP Has to Play Catchup with Teen Phenom Alcaraz, Says Thiem

Rest of the ATP Has to Play Catchup with Teen Phenom Alcaraz, Says Thiem

The Austrian, like the rest of the ATP, is concerned about keeping up with Alcaraz.
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Friday, October 14, 2022

Dominic Thiem says that the rest of the tennis world is going to have to play catchup when it comes to competing with rising Carlos Alcaraz on the ATP Tour.

Tennis Express

“He already has a unique career,” Thiem said in a wide-ranging interview with AS of Spain. “He is the youngest number one in history and winner of the US Open as a teenager, exceptional. He is about to change tennis, because in New York, no matter how long the matches went on, he was there the whole time, playing offense, going to the net and contesting every point without fear. And I think this is new. Nobody did that before. we must catch up.”


On Rafa Being His Comeback Role Model

Thiem, who is into the semifinals this weekend in Gijon, Spain, also talked about the inspiration he has received from Rafael Nadal during his comeback from a wrist in injury in 2022.

“He is probably the best role model for this experience, since he did it not only once, but four or five times to come back from a long time of injury of six months, or even more,” Thiem said. “And the form was always amazing. So he is a great inspiration.”

Thiem, who says his goal is to reach the Top-100 before the end of the season, says he is ready to start playing with pressure, rather than low expectations.

“You have to start doing it, because the pressure at the end helps you recover the good performances,” he said.

The Austrian says he hopes to be back in the mix at the top of the sport next season.

“I have the belief that I can do it,” he said. “If not, I would give up my career,’ he said. “I was at the top, among the top three in the ranking. And I do have the feeling that I am capable of fighting again for the big titles, for the Slams, and to beat anyone. Otherwise, all this hard work would be meaningless to me. I hope next year I can do it.”

Interview with Andrew Zimmern: The Chef and TV Personality Talks About His New Show “Wild Game Kitchen”

Interview with Andrew Zimmern: The Chef and TV Personality Talks About His New Show “Wild Game Kitchen”


Andrew Zimmern gets it. He’s certainly been around the block (and the world, for that matter) a time or two and gathered a ton of cooking and culinary knowledge. His show Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern on the Travel Channel put him on the map, and he’s shared his adventures with viewers for 30 seasons. […]

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Michigan DNR Seizes 460 Pounds of Poached Salmon, Poachers Facing Heavy Fines

Michigan DNR Seizes 460 Pounds of Poached Salmon, Poachers Facing Heavy Fines


Michigan Salmon Poachers

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources was able to donate 460 pounds of poached salmon to local families after they seized it from out of state poachers. The incident involved an unspecified number of unnamed people and happened on Tuesday on the Manistee River near Tippy Dam in Dickson Township. According to a DNR press […]

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5 of Today’s Fishing Gear Options That My Dad Would’ve Killed For

5 of Today’s Fishing Gear Options That My Dad Would’ve Killed For

Craig Raleigh

My dad taught me everything that he knew about fishing starting with a bamboo rod and a piece of fishing line. After that we picked up a spincaster, some split shot, and a bobber topped off with a fresh nightcrawler, and I’ve never looked back. Who doesn’t want to reflect on and relive those wonderful […]

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The Best Camping Hammocks for a Relaxing Fall Getaway

The Best Camping Hammocks for a Relaxing Fall Getaway

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Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. For a relaxing day by the campground or the lake, many campers are opting to wind down between a couple of trees in a comfortable camping hammock — […]

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