Whether rambling, cycling, bird watching or fishing - enjoy the great outdoors
Why pioneering winter walkers are turning their attentions to The Algarve
Think of the Algarve. Think Golf. Think Beach. Think Summer Heat. Try again. Think English summer walking - with much less rain. Think carpets of spring flowers - in January and February. Think walking all day without seeing more than a handful of people. Think: a walker's paradise.
Morecambe Bay and the Cartmel Peninsula
So often there seems to be something magic about a bay; something that straight coastlines, even the most attractive, seem to lack. Who would sing romantically about the sun going down on Chesil Bank or, for that matter, Southport sands? But it does go down on Galway Bay and, quite spectacularly, on Morecambe Bay...
Grand Canyon adventure
We arrived in Las Vegas where we stayed overnight enjoying the sites of Las Vegas and travelled the following day to the North rim of the Grand Canyon. On arrival we then went exploring along the rim to see some of the most spectacular scenes in the world stopping to take in the breathtaking rock formation around us.
Cyclewild Thai-style
Cyclists with a passion for Asia will be delighted to learn about Cyclewild's seven-day trip to Thailand, covering 30-70 miles each day - at up to 5,900 feet above sea level - it's not a holiday for the faint-hearted. But the all-inclusive price* won't leave you breathless, including as it does: provision of an all-terrain bike; accommodation (where possible, in three- and four-star hotels); meals; internal flights and transfers, and a dedicated tour leader, guide and driver.
How To Photograph Wild Birds
Late fall is a perfect time to photograph wild birds. Leaves are falling off the trees, opening the view and birds are eager to feed. And if you're participating in one of the several organized bird counts taking place between now and mid-February, a photographic record can be invaluable in identifying the counted birds.
On choosing binoculars and telescopes
It is easy to feel daunted by the wide variety of choice available when looking for a pair of binoculars for birdwatching or other activities that benefit from being able to view things more closely. With prices for top of the range binoculars now nudging £1000 and for telescopes quite well over that figure, these are not insubstantial purchases for most budgets. Your binoculars have to suit your eyes and your hands as well as your pocket. Fortunately, there are a number of simple rules to help to guide you to the right pair for you...
Fly Fishing on the Snake River
If you are a fly fishing enthusiast, you are always looking for that perfect trip. The Snake River offers plenty of spots you will find simply incredible.
It's carp-life, Tim - but not as we know it
Forget 'travelling light'. Technophile carper Sean Alder wouldn't leave home without a van-load of boys' toys...
Homemade Carp Bait RECIPES -- ' High Nutritional Value' Carp Bait Design!
So-called 'food baits' are very commonly used in carp fishing these days, especially where extreme fishing pressure on many waters means that using quality 'nutritional' bait equals success instead of failure!
18 New Trout Fishing Records in 2006!
It's no secret that 2006 was a great year for trout fishing. And we have some new records to prove it! Thirteen states posted new trout records in 2006, one of which is still pending for a new Junior Angler World Record.
Think of the Algarve. Think Golf. Think Beach. Think Summer Heat. Try again. Think English summer walking - with much less rain. Think carpets of spring flowers - in January and February. Think walking all day without seeing more than a handful of people. Think: a walker's paradise.
Morecambe Bay and the Cartmel Peninsula
So often there seems to be something magic about a bay; something that straight coastlines, even the most attractive, seem to lack. Who would sing romantically about the sun going down on Chesil Bank or, for that matter, Southport sands? But it does go down on Galway Bay and, quite spectacularly, on Morecambe Bay...
Grand Canyon adventure
We arrived in Las Vegas where we stayed overnight enjoying the sites of Las Vegas and travelled the following day to the North rim of the Grand Canyon. On arrival we then went exploring along the rim to see some of the most spectacular scenes in the world stopping to take in the breathtaking rock formation around us.
Cyclewild Thai-style
Cyclists with a passion for Asia will be delighted to learn about Cyclewild's seven-day trip to Thailand, covering 30-70 miles each day - at up to 5,900 feet above sea level - it's not a holiday for the faint-hearted. But the all-inclusive price* won't leave you breathless, including as it does: provision of an all-terrain bike; accommodation (where possible, in three- and four-star hotels); meals; internal flights and transfers, and a dedicated tour leader, guide and driver.
How To Photograph Wild Birds
Late fall is a perfect time to photograph wild birds. Leaves are falling off the trees, opening the view and birds are eager to feed. And if you're participating in one of the several organized bird counts taking place between now and mid-February, a photographic record can be invaluable in identifying the counted birds.
On choosing binoculars and telescopes
It is easy to feel daunted by the wide variety of choice available when looking for a pair of binoculars for birdwatching or other activities that benefit from being able to view things more closely. With prices for top of the range binoculars now nudging £1000 and for telescopes quite well over that figure, these are not insubstantial purchases for most budgets. Your binoculars have to suit your eyes and your hands as well as your pocket. Fortunately, there are a number of simple rules to help to guide you to the right pair for you...
Fly Fishing on the Snake River
If you are a fly fishing enthusiast, you are always looking for that perfect trip. The Snake River offers plenty of spots you will find simply incredible.
It's carp-life, Tim - but not as we know it
Forget 'travelling light'. Technophile carper Sean Alder wouldn't leave home without a van-load of boys' toys...
Homemade Carp Bait RECIPES -- ' High Nutritional Value' Carp Bait Design!
So-called 'food baits' are very commonly used in carp fishing these days, especially where extreme fishing pressure on many waters means that using quality 'nutritional' bait equals success instead of failure!
18 New Trout Fishing Records in 2006!
It's no secret that 2006 was a great year for trout fishing. And we have some new records to prove it! Thirteen states posted new trout records in 2006, one of which is still pending for a new Junior Angler World Record.
