| With the summer months just around the corner, | | | | The main thing is to get a good fit when |
| now is the time to get your outdoor recreation | | | | purchasing new hiking boots. A pair to large can |
| gear out, dust it off and make sure all is in good | | | | cause blisters and a pair to small can make feet |
| working order. | | | | hurt and cramp up. |
| North Dakota is one of the finest places in | | | | Fishing is my favorite pass time. Now is the time |
| America to enjoy outdoor recreational activities. | | | | to get your outdoor fishing gear ready for the |
| Whether it is camping, hiking, boating, horseback | | | | upcoming season. Oiling reels and checking rods |
| riding, or fishing, now is the time to get things | | | | for any malfunctions is good idea. Remember to |
| ready. | | | | get that tackle box organized and ready to go. |
| If recreation camping is your thing checking your | | | | Mountain biking on the trails of North Dakota is a |
| tent for damage would be a good idea. If a | | | | challenging adventure and becoming more and |
| damaged area is found, it is rather inexpensive to | | | | more popular all the time. Our state parks, state |
| be repaired at sewing shop. | | | | forests and grasslands have some great biking |
| Also waterproofing your outdoor camping tent is | | | | trails, for the novice to the seasoned pro. |
| a very good idea. Here in the Upper Plains you | | | | Give your bike a good visual look over and check |
| never know when a thunder boomer may dump | | | | to make sure everything is secure and in place. |
| 2-3 inches of rain. Nothing I hate more than | | | | Keep the chain lubricated and make sure the tire |
| getting wet while camping in a tent. | | | | pressure is sufficient. |
| Hiking national parks is a great way to get away | | | | Now the most important, your outdoor recreation |
| from it all, and also a great source of exercise. A | | | | gear is now ready, your ready, the time has |
| good pair of hiking boots is a must here. A good | | | | come "Get Out And Have Fun." Discover what is |
| pair can be purchased at a reasonable price. No | | | | being offered here in North Dakota. |
| need in paying top dollar. | | | | |