Camping opportunities at lakes in Kentucky are plentiful, and there is an assortment of U.S. Army Corp campgrounds to meet your camping preferences. Fourteen lakes and two rivers offer a variety of amenities when staying in the wilderness of the...
Cross country, or nordic, skiing is a popular winter recreational activity for all ages. The sport improves cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance and can take the skier through beautiful outdoor scenery. Renting cross country skis is a common...
Kentucky is all things horse and it maintains active tourism due to this booming industry.Horses are entrenched in Kentucky's colorful history and the people of the state are widely known for their love of the animal. As if that were not enough to...
Horney goat weed is an herb traditionally used in Chinese medicine to correct erectile dysfunction in men and to increase libido or sexual drive in both men and women. Goat weed, known by a variety of names such as Epimedium, barren wort and yin...
People who have never visited Texas might look at pictures of the topography of the area and imagine that the state, especially the southern part, resembles a desert. Photos of barren stretches of land, cactus and lizards, together with reports of...
You will encounter a colorful mosaic of natural beauty as you travel across the northern region of Arizona. Tall pines stand guard over regal forests that beg to be explored, and the dramatic red rock formations near the Utah border will dazzle...
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense), also known as shave grass, toadpipe and bottle brush, belongs to the Equisetaceae plant family and naturally occurs across the United States, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The plant family name "Equisetum" comes...
To achieve optimum health, a well-balanced diet is essential. A key component to a good diet is iodine. While only a nominal amount is required each day, it is still an essential part of maintaining thyroid and overall health. Several kinds of...
The witch hazel tree is any of numerous small trees or shrubs of the genus hamamelis. They grow naturally in the eastern United States and Canada, and can be added to yards and gardens as ornamentals. Witch hazel extract also has topical medicinal...
Ocean County is located in southern New Jersey on the shore. It has several state parks, forests and popular beaches. Tourist attractions, like Six Flags Great Adventure are also located in this area making it a prime area for vacationing and...
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a marvel to behold. With two active volcanoes, its landscape is like no other place in America. Many healthy and active visitors liken it to what they imagine a trip to the moon might reveal ... once-in-a-lifetime...
A bowl of savory vegetable soup is full of vitamins and antioxidants and is comforting and satisfying. It is an easy dish to make, especially if your cupboards are beginning to look barren. Feel free to add or substitute the vegetables that you...
While southern Nevada is known worldwide as the location of Las Vegas, the area is also home to a sprawling desert wilderness that presents a wide variety of outdoor activities for the visitor. From camping to mountain biking or swimming in a warm...
Of all the great outdoor activities the Hawaiian island of Kauai has to offer, snorkeling is certainly at the top of the "must-do" list for any active visitor. The shores off Hawaii have more than 400 species of colorful tropical fish, the vast...
Fossil fuels are substances that have been formed over millions of years from once living organisms. When they are withdrawn from the ground, they can be refined and used as fuel. There are three common forms: coal, oil and natural gas. These...
Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is difficult in this day and age where processed foods are often marketed more thoroughly, seem tastier and are cheaper. But indulging in processed foods like white flour, sugars, meats, grains and dairy...
Many couples, whether because of being same sex or due to infertility issues, are unable to have children on their own. Those couples have the option of finding a surrogate mother to give birth to a child for them. This can done in one of two...
Kentucky is the home to 52 state parks, of which 17 are state resort parks. There are more state park resorts here than in any other state. Visiting these camping locations can fulfill your quest for fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding and...
Survivalist training teaches the physical and psychological capabilities required for survival in emergency situations. Maintaining a positive attitude at all times is a requirement for you to stay in control during survival situations....
Photovoltaic and solar-thermal panels generate free electricity by converting sunlight into electricity or transferring the sun's heat to heating and ventilation systems. The use of solar panels to generate energy provides many benefits, which...
Flaxseeds, also known as linseeds, can be easily incorporated into your diet and have numerous health benefits. Milled flaxseed or liquid flaxseed oil (whole flaxseeds do not have the same benefits with the exception of lignans) can easily be...
You might have a number of reasons to go the bathroom when there are no facilities available. Whether you are hiking or camping or driving down a barren road with no stops in sight, take some precautions when dropping your drawers in the open....
Famine has profound effects on nutrition and the environment. People faced with famine often must eat things unusual to their normal diet. Wildlife and livestock become potential food, as do other animals such as dogs, cats, mice, rats and birds....
St. Francisville is a small town in west Feliciana parish located off of the Mississippi river about 30 miles from Baton Rouge. This enchanting historic town, with its old-fashioned charm, is one that is loved by both tourists and local residents....
Volcanoes National Park, a 333,000-acre preserve on the Big Island of Hawaii, contains two active volcanoes, a range of ecological zones and a fascinating array of plants and wildlife. Walkers, hikers, campers, cyclists and other outdoor...
Lake Perris, Lake Elsinore and Lake Arrowhead are three lakes near Riverside, California. Lake Elsinore is one of the largest natural bodies of water in California. These lakes offer California residents tons of outdoor adventures to pursue. The...
Flower bombs, also called seed bombs and seed balls, are compact balls of soil and seed mixtures that you throw into vacant lots and other barren areas. Rainfall breaks the balls apart, effectively planting the seeds. Flower bombs are part of a...
The fruit of agnus castus is scientifically proven to help common symptoms associated with the female reproductive system. Native to Northern Africa and Southern Europe, it can grow in 20 U.S. states from California to Florida. Some states,...
Noni (Morinda citrifolia) came to the United States 2,000 years ago when French Polynesian colonizers brought plants with them on their canoes to Hawaii. The English explorer Captain James Cook and his crew observed Tahitians eating noni fruit in...
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