Outdoors & Sportsman
A review of the Ruger Mark-II pistol
by Paul Barron
Today I am reviewing the Ruger MK-II pistol. This is a target pistol which uses the .22lr cartridge. The model I'm reviewing is stainless steel and has a 5.5 inch bull barrel. This model came out before the more recent MK-III design. The MK-II does not have a loaded chamber indicator and the top of the pistol is not drilled for a scope rail. However, for these reasons I like the MK-II better. T...read more
Reflections on London getting primed for Tour de France Grand Depart debut
by James Raia
As cycling's most prestigious race, the Tour de France is forever stretching its borders as a global event. One increasingly frequent way race organizers ...read more
Biking
- The importance of bike helmets
- Cycling gear reviews: Louis Garneau carbon titan helmet
- Remembering the 2002 Paris-Roubaix race
- Remembering the 2005 Paris-Roubaix race
- Tales from the mountain bike trail: Your first race
- How to avoid flat tires while mountainbiking
- Experiencing quad biking
Boating & Sailing
- Yachting maneuvers: Navigating a swell
- Guide to boating equipment: Marine radiotelephones
- How to shop marine surplus for the best bargains
- The joy of sailing
- Humor: Sailing stories
- The importance of having deck shoes while on a boat
- Boating gear reviews: Touchless boat cover from Sunbrella
Hiking & Backpacking
- A guide to understanding trail blazes
- The basics of climbing a mountain
- The best day hikes in Washington
- What to know when hiking with children
- Tips for buying mountaineering snowshoes
- How to properly lace your hiking boots
- Uses for duct tape while backpacking, camping or hiking
Outdoors & Sportsman (Other)
by Asahatter
We tend to have become complacent with regards to navigation in the modern world with the advent of Global Positioning Systems ...read more
When I got back from Italy in 1998 I dedicated all my time to giving and helping family and friends. This was because I felt I ...read more
by Ron Kruger
A RABBIT JUST DOESN'T HAVE A CHANCE As far as hunting and fishing are concerned, these are the "good old days," and I know, ...read more
Splitting the Portland metro area like a ribbon or belt, the Willamette river offers many recreational opportunities. One of t...read more
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- Is hunting animals a legitimate sport?
- Auto Racing
- High speed car racing: Should Daytona and Talladega be banned?
- Should NASCAR sensation Dale Earnhardt Jr. join Nemesis?
- Is restrictor plate racing a healthy part of NASCAR?
- Is the NASCAR schedule too grueling?
- Camping
- Which provides for a better camping experience: RVs or tent-camping?



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