Pedometers - Walking for Fitness and Fun

There are many health benefits to be had by wearing a pedometer and using it regularly and properly. A pedometer is a device that measures the number of steps an individual takes. Pedometers are available from several companies and come in a variety of styles and range in price anywhere from $15 - $120. Buying the most expensive pedometer is the way to get the best pedometer, right? Sometimes, but in this particular case, price does not always matter. Those who use pedometers increased their steps by 2100 per day on the average, or 20 minutes straight of continuous walking which is a 30 percent increase in daily steps. For less than twenty-five dollars you can purchase a pedometer and it will... [Read more of this post]

Metal Detectors for Fun and Exercise

Have you ever thought looking for treasure sounds like fun well you’re correct it is.  More than that it gets you off the recliner and searching for that lost treasure. This is a great hobby and you can get the whole family involved. A lot of people have trouble putting the metal detector down once you try it. Metal Detectors are designed to be stabile with their ergonomics design to sweep the area without a lot of arm fatigue.  And they use different technology called VLF ( Induction Balance” metal detector also called (Very Low Frequency) A VLF - can discriminate against iron and junk at present time this is one of the most popular technology.  Most all coils are water proof... [Read more of this post]

The Olympic National Park

There’s only one way to describe the Olympic National Park. It’s a nature lover’s ultimate paradise. Wide Ocean beaches vie with stunning snow capped peaks while all around you there is the unmistakable sound and smell of deep forestland. You can touch the outer fringes of the Olympic in vehicles but you can explore its heart only through dedicated hiking and camping experiences.The Olympic is one of the most visited national parks in America. In the last two years, several hundred thousands of people have day-hiked through the Olympic, while more than 50,000 have stayed on to camp in its wilderness. One of the main attractions of The Olympic is its multitude of hiking trails.... [Read more of this post]

AEP Ohio ReCreation Land

For the past few years four of us have trekked to the AEP Recreation lands near Zanesville, Ohio. The land formally (Ohio Powers) was used for drilling and mining and has now been “reclaimed” into a wonderful wildlife retreat. This area now offers all types of outdoor recreation including; fishing, camping, hunting, hiking, and horseback riding. Although there are plenty of campsites, we stay in a little bed and breakfast in McConnelsille. While there are numerous outdoor activities to be enjoyed, our trip is for one purpose; fishing. Fishing the over 300 AEP lakes and ponds is not for the faint hearted. This is fishing in its natural form. There are no boat ramps or docks. We fish... [Read more of this post]