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10 Necessities for a Great Retirement SpotU.S. News & World ReportThere are seven states with no income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Additionally, New Hampshire and Tennessee tax dividend and interest income only. There are also fives states that don't levy a sales tax: ...and more » |
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Outdoors hotline (1/31/12)Bellingham Herald(754-2275, AlyeskaResort.com) Alaska outdoors weekly hiking, 6:30 pm, Prospect Heights Trailhead, Prospect Drive. Join other outdoor enthusiasts for a challenging hike. Meeting location changes each week. $1 for non-members. |
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Warm Ohio winter brings out golfers, hikersCanadianBusiness.comBy AP | February 01, 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio's unseasonable weather is bringing golfers and hikers out in greater numbers, attracting more visitors to zoos and allowing the operator of a Lake Erie ferry to offer winter trips for the first time ...and more » |
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Alaska has so much to offer, and moreMonroe News StarWe also represent several of Alaska's top fishing lodges as well as local companies who specialize in adventures like hiking, biking rafting, dog mushing, mountain climbing, and kayaking. Last summer, we even helped some local travelers rent a motor ... |
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Men battle Alaska, selvesDaily AztecOttway, who spouts off more animal fun-facts than an issue of “Zoobooks,” informs the audience the Alaskan wolf has a kill radius of 30 miles from its den. Whether Ottway and company are hiking to safety or into the the epicenter of the wolves' kill ...and more » |
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Outdoors hotline (1/24/12)Bellingham Herald(720-3580, www.bicycleanchorage.org) Alaska outdoors weekly hiking, 6:30 pm, Basher Trailhead, Basher Drive. Join other outdoor enthusiasts for a challenging hike. Meeting location changes each week. $1 for non-members. |
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From 'Country Bumpkin' to World TravelerThe MissourianThe family spent the trip salmon and halibut fishing, clam digging and enjoying Alaska. They canned excess food to bring home. The family were not yet backpackers, so they borrowed backpacks to hike the 35-mile Chilkoot trail that goes through Alaska ... |
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Considering Buying A Boat? Check Out These Guidelines
02/06/12
by: News Canada
(NC)Boating tends to be a family activity, so members of the family should be involved in the process of choosing the boat. Will it be a fishing boat most of the time? A water-ski tow machine? The basic picnic cruise boat? Determine what it is the family wants the boat to do, then go find the model to fit those needs. Most boats are multifaceted they can be fishing boats in the morning and ski boats in the afternoon.
Make notes of the family's "must haves," and "can do withouts." Determine your monthly budget for boat ownership and try to stick to it. But, don't give up a necessity for a few dollars that will cost you convenience or usage later on. Remember that you will often be inviting guests aboard, so plan a little extra room for them and for you.
Many boats are now being pre-packaged with motor and trailer as a complete unit. The manufacturers have been careful to outfit such products for the comfort of the average boater ... and the attractive prices of these units reflect cost savings passed on to buyers.
Generally, the packaged boat units will offer some power choice, so make sure there is enough push. Don't go overboard, either; too much power can be fuelish, costly or simply unsafe.
Remember that the dealer that sells the boat will be your partner for advice and service. He or she should be willing to listen to what you want in a boat, then make several recommendations. When the boat needs scheduled service or repairs, the dealer should be there to stand behind the sale. When shopping for a boat, also shop for the dealer you feel most comfortable with or one recommended by friends.
Finally, don't think you're making a lifelong commitment to a particular boat. It's not a marriage; it's more like an enjoyable relationship. That's because most boat owners trade up as their skills grow and needs change.
To get more information on boating, including a free CD-ROM entitled "Discover Boating", visit www.discoverboating.ca.
- News Canada
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