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