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Suunto M4 Review

By  •  March 26, 2011

When it comes to heart rate monitors, there seem to be only a couple quality brands on the market. The one you choose really depends on what you want to do with it. If you are looking for a heart rate monitor for fitness, the Suunto M4 is a solid choice.
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Leland-Red Truck Diesel Fly Reels

By  •  February 13, 2011

The folks at Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters recently introduced their Red Truck Diesel line of fly fishing reels. I had a chance to check them out – and hear some of the company’s other plans – on a recent visit to their fly fishing ranch in Sonoma.

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Cool Gear from CES 2011

By  •  January 9, 2011

Sure, there were tablets, digital cameras and GPS devices at CES. But in and amongst these well-hyped products from big-name manufacturers was some cool, inexpensive gear for the outdoors. Here’s a top 5 list from the show.

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Jake Schneider Meadow Review

By  •  July 25, 2010

The Jake Schneider Meadow is a wonderfully beautiful high country spot that’s easily accessible from the Silver Fork camp ground. The trail head sits about half a mile from the campground and parallels the Silver Fork of the American River.
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Sibley Volcanic Preserve Review

By  •  July 5, 2010

Another right-in-our-backyard hike for kids, the Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve is in the Oakland Hills just off Highway 24. The scenery is a combination of coastal mountain with dense Eucalyptus forest and open, sundrenched East Bay Hills.
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Sunol Wilderness Review

By  •  June 21, 2010

The Sunol Wilderness is right in our own backyard. Situated between San Jose and Pleasanton, California, it can be reached right off Highway 680 at the base of the Sunol Grade.
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