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What’s a Birding rail?

What a birding trail is NO: a trail or birds.

What a birding trails IS: a route or people who wantto see birds.

Birding trails are most oten driving trips with stopsat special places where birds are most likely to be seen.Each stop describes the habitat, what birds are there in what season, where to look, and how to get rom a mainroad to the location. Some trails include water routes

where you can paddle your canoe or kayak to see birds;

other trails include biking or walking routes.

With more than 40 million people in America describ-ing themselves as interested in bird watching, birdingtrails have become big business. More than twenty states now have birding trails. Birding trails and theirbirds attract visitors to primarily rural locations, whichspurs economic development and gives local residentsincreased incentive to saeguard the natural areas aroundtheir communities and region.

Te Great Washington State Birding rail currently has six routes: the Palouse to Pines Loop, the Sun andSage Loop, the Cascade Loop, the Coulee Corridor, theSouthwest Loop, and the Olympic Loop. wo moreroutes will complete the statewide trail.

Go to these websites to learn more-

www.seattleaudubon.org

http://wa.audubon.org/birds_GreatWABirdingrail.html

http://www.palouseaudubon.org

Te Idaho Birding rail (IB) is a network o sites andside-trips that provides the best viewing opportunitiesto see birds in Idaho. With 175 sites and about 2,000

miles o trail, the birding trail represents a collection o bird watching hotspots, diverse habitats, and a glimpseo Idaho’s rich natural heritage. wenty-two sites aredesignated as Blue Ribbon sites. Tese are “the best o the best” bird viewing opportunities in Idaho.

Four geographical regions- North, East Central, South- west and Southeast organize the Idaho Birding rail.A state House resolution in 2006 recognizes the IdahoBirding rail as the ocial state birding trail. So enjoy the many eathered jewels o the Gem State and happy birding!

Learn more at http://shandgame.idaho.gov/IFWIS/ibt/pub.aspx?id=guide

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While buying a more uel-ecient car might be an op-tion or some, new and used cars that get more miles pergallon tend to be more in demand - and more expensive- when gas prices are high. I a new car isn’t an optionor you, implementing the ollowing changes can helpensure that you get the most rom the uel in your gastank:

* Keep the gas you buy in your car. When gas prices are

low, stealing gas would likely be more trouble than it’s worth, but when prices are high, it’s not uncommon orthieves to siphon gas rom vehicles, especially those withlarger tanks. Adding a locking gas cap can be done ormuch less than the cost o a tank o gas. In addition topreventing thet, locking uel tank caps can also preventanyone rom tampering with your gas tank.

* Keep your tank ull. While you’re lookingto reduce the amounto gasoline you are us-ing, constantly run-ning your car with thetank close to empty can wear down your uelpump. “Te gasoline

in the tank keeps theuel pump cool. akeaway the gas and theuel pump runs hot andhas a shorter lie,” says om aylor, engineerand vice president o RockAuto.com. I youhave an older car that

has accumulated dirt and rust at the bottom o the tank,keeping a ull tank can help your uel burn cleaner.

* Keep your car in shape. Keeping your engine properly tuned improves uel eciency by an average o 4 percentand repairing a major issue like a aulty oxygen sensorcould improve eciency by up to 40 percent, accord-ing the U.S. Department o Energy. Te RockAuto.comparts catalog has oxygen sensors rom $10 to more than$100 depending on the car,” says aylor. Especially i you’re a do-it-yourseler, you could quickly recoup thecost o an oxygen sensor or other repair ater as little asone tank o gas through improved uel economy.

* Keep your tires inated properly. Keeping your tires atthe optimal level not only keeps you saer, but can im-prove your gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent, according to

the Department o Energy. Your owner’smanual should tell you the proper psi(pounds per square inch) levels or your vehicle.

* Drive or optimal gas mileage. How youdrive can aect how much gas you use.

Most cars run at peak eciency at around 60 mph, withuel economy decreasing sharply when traveling aster.Aggressive driving with rapid acceleration and slowing will also have a negative eect on your uel economy.

* Reduce weight and drag. Getting rid o items such asroo equipment when they aren’t being used can help your car become more aerodynamic and run more e-ciently. Keeping unnecessary items in your car, especially i they are heavy, can also make your car work harder anduse more uel than it needs to.

By adding up the small savings gained by each o thesetips, you can really notice a dierence on how much youare paying at the pump, especially over a long period o time.

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GPS Allows Modern Day Treasure Hunts(NU) - Americans may read thrillers and watch adven-ture movies, but their days aren’t exactly ueled by pureadrenaline. Tey work, drive the kids to soccer practice,eat dinner, watch HBO -- but those with a handheldGPS can satisy their thirst or adventure through mod-ern day treasure hunts, or geocaching.

Geocaching is a global treasure- hunting game. Someonehides an item, uses a GPS to determine its coordinates,

and then posts the inormation online. Geocache-seekersthen use their own GPS units to track down the geo-cache, usually a box or a small item and a logbook.

Te game sounds deceptively simple. While geocachersknow the items’ coordinates, reaching them might requirea workout -- some locations require hiking and climbing,or example. Also, GPS units only take geocachers within10 to 15 eet o the geocache, which is hidden to avoidaccidental discovery by “Muggles” – those uninitiated inthe ways o geocaching.

Geocaching.com, the largest Web site or geocachers toannounce new geocaches and log their successes, lists

over 1,000,000 geocaches in over 200 countries.

Te game has become so popular that GPS manuacturers arestarting to design handheld GPS units specically or geocach-ing. For example, the Magellan eXplorist GC (www.magel-langps.com) includes a seamless connection to geocaching.com,a sunlight-readable color screen and a simple user interace tomake geocaching

a breeze. Te unit is waterproo and comes pre-loaded with thecoordinates o the most popular geocaches in the world. TeGPS chipset promises 3-meter accuracy.

O course, the eXplorist GC also comes with standard outdooreatures, including waypoint creation, a worldwide basemap, ac-tive tracking and a trip odometer.

When geocachers nd a geocache, they write their name in thelogbook or exchange one o the items in the cache or one o equal value. Ten they put the cache back in its original location,so other treasure-seekers can enjoy the thrill o the chase and,perhaps, discover a place previously unknown to them. For moreinormation about the eXplorist GC, visit www.magellangps.com/eXploristGC/.

Geocachers often find that thehunt leads them to areas they

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Find Your Way off the Beaten Path(NU) - Hiking can provide hours o entertainment,healthy exercise and a chance to enjoy natural vistas --but trail blazing isn’t without hazards. Wildlie, unsaedrinking water, accidents and unexpected obstacles canall create emergencies. But with some common sense andpreparation, hikers and their amilies can saely enjoy the

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doors. Here are some tips to help you prepare or yournext hike:

- Plan ahead. Choose a trail appropriate or your tnesslevel, and make sure that someone knows when you areleaving and when you plan to return. Don’t hike alone.Check the weather beore heading out.

- Dress appropriately. Wear boots with ankle support. I you’re hiking in an area with dierent elevations, wearlayers so that you can remove and add clothing as tem-peratures change. Don’t wear cotton -- it takes too longto dry and can give you a chill. Pack waterproo, wind-resistant gear even i it’s sunny.

- Make sure you won’t get lost. GPS devices have be-come a saety mainstay or hikers – having one on-handgreatly reduces the chances o getting lost. Te Magellan

riton 2000, which was designed specically or out-door enthusiasts, oers a wide range o useul eatures,including a touch screen, National Geographic’s award-

winning OPO! maps, a compass, abarometer, a 2-megapixel camera, anembedded speaker and microphone,and a ashlight. Te device is ruggedand waterproo.

- Pack ood and water correctly. Plan oncarrying two quarts o water per personper day. Never assume that water is sae.I you plan to rell your water bottleson the trail, bring waterpuricationtablets. Pack oods that do not requirererigeration, like trail mix, crackers,

peanut butter, and canned goods. I you’re planning onstaying out overnight, go to a camping supply store oroods designed or backpacking. You might also want tobuy mesh ood bags, which will help keep small animalsout o your supplies. For more inormation, visit www.magellangps.com.

Today’s GPS units canhelp hikers stay safe and

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Te Jack O’ConnorHunting Heritageand Education Centeris rafing o a price-less commemorativeModel 70 270 Win-chester rie with apre-64 action.

Al Biesen made theoriginal, one o Jack’s

avorite rearms, orhim almost 50 yearsago. Al’s son Rogerand his granddaughterPaula made the repro-duction being rafed. Te attention to detailand ne cratsmanshipthat went into thisrie is evident in thenal product. You cansee both the originaland this reproductionat the museum locat-ed within Hells GateState Park, Lewiston,Idaho.

You can purchase achance to win the rie. ickets are only $25each or ve or $100.Only one thousandtickets will be sold! Youcan purchase them by phone 208-743-5043

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(NU) - Whether your escape to nature involves a day o hiking, tenting overnight or RVing, a little planning willgo a long way in making your experience enjoyable.

You know, o course, to bring graham crackers andmarshmallows, but your light source can make or break your trip.

Most o us are used to seeing streetlights and headlightsat night -- it’s easy to orget how dark it gets in the

woods. Every camper should carry a ashlight.

You will also need a larger light that provides enoughillumination to work by. Most people associate propanelanterns with the great outdoors, but these lanternsaren’t necessarily the best option. Propane lanterns canbe noisy and cannot be used in tents or campers, and

you will need to pack and carry uel. Because propanelanterns produce heat, they are a burn hazard.

LED worklights provide a saer and easier option. Onelight, the Might-D-Light (www.mightd-light.com),proves especially useul, as its hinge can be moved tocreate either a large spray o light or directional lightingor close work. Te Might-D-Light, which can attachto most metal suraces with its rare earth magnets, hang

rom a hook or stand upright, is hands-ree, so you canuse it while perorming tasks that require both hands,such as setting up a tent ater dark or striking matches. Te Might-D-Light can be recharged with an AC/DCadapter, so as long as you drive to your campsite, you won’t have to carry batteries or uel.

How can the Might-D-Light make your trip more enjoyable? It lends itsel to a variety o situations, includ-ing:

• Any activity that takes place in your tent or camper. Need to grab asweater rom your pack? With theMight-D-Lite, you won’t have toumble with a ashlight or create apotential re hazard by taking yourpropane lamp indoors.

• Playing games. Unless you plan ongoing to bed as soon as the sun sets, you’ll want to bring games to play a-ter dark. With a hands-ree oldinglight, you’ll have no trouble dealingcards or besting everyone at slapjack.

• Keeping cool. LED lights don’temit heat, so using the Might-D-Lite won’t create a sweltering camp-site.

• Hiking. e Might-D-Light folds for compact storageand is ar more durable than a propane lantern, makingit ideal or backcountry trips.

• Around pets and children. With an LED light, youdon’t have to worry about spilled uel or burns.

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For Parents: Planning aSuccessful Fishing Experience

I children have un during their rst ew sh-ing experiences, there’s a good chance they’ll be“hooked” or lie.

Here are a ew tips to help make those early shing events a success:

• Be safe. Young children should wear life jack -ets anytime they’re near the water. By law, chil-dren 12 and younger must wear a USCG–ap-proved lie jacket when under way in a boat lessthan 19 eet in length. Te Washington Parksand Recreation Commission advises everyoneshing in a boat to wear a lie jacket. See the Washington State Park’s boating saety websiteor more inormation.

• Let the kids help plan and prepare for the trip.

Tey’ll eel more involved i they can help out,so give them a ew chores and let them makesome decisions.

• Bring dependable tackle and give some ad- vance instructions on how it’s used. Early morning on a lake ull o hungry sh isn’t thetime or place or a child to discover that his reeldoesn’t work or her shing line is rotten. Tetackle needn’t be new, but it must be in good working order.

• Dress warmly. Mornings and evenings are of -ten chilly and sometimes wet, and enthusiasmcan wane quickly when eet and hands get cold.Layers o clothing are good to have, and dry clothing or the trip home is good also.

• Try to ensure that the kids catch sh. For in-

stance, don’t stick to trout shing just becausethat’s what you like to catch. Young beginnersdon’t care i they catch a 5-inch sunsh or a15-inch rainbow, as long as they catch some-thing.

• Be prepared to keep kids entertained incase the sh aren’t biting. ake along plenty o ood and haveeach child bring asmall bag o books,games and toys orthose times when theangling action startsto wane.

• Don’t demand per-ection. It’s ne toteach kids how to dothings right, but givethem a chance tolearn rom their mis-takes. Let them ex-

periment with dier-ent gear methods andangling techniques.

• Teach good sh-ing manners and tellthem about the im-portance o shingrules.

• Start planning thesecond shing tripimmediately ater you return rom therst, and take thekids shing again asoten as possible.

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