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