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Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains is a small town I call home. There must be magic in this place for though I've done my share of traveling, Georgia always calls me back.

I've been writing since childhood and have sold poems and articles

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Sports & Recreation > Camping Holiday camping gift ideas for teen boys: 1 of 10
No matter what your budget is, there are items you can purchase as gifts to enhance your teens camping experiences. You can find a wide array of camping gift ideas for teen boys online. For the best prices and where to find them check out NexTag.com.The ultimate camping gift is to purchase a good backpack (which start at $40.... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking The ethics of backpacking: 2 of 11
The ethics of backpacking can be summed up in two short phrases, "Leave it as you find it" and "Pack it in-pack it out" no matter where you backpack. Doing so, helps preserve what is left of the wild, pristine beauty of our earth for the generations to come. How do you accomplish this? Here are some suggestions.*Pack Out What... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking The best multiple purpose gear for backpacking: 1 of 5
What you pack may save your life. The best of the multiple purpose gear for backpacking, are simple, everyday, common sense items that smart hikers use wisely, not specialized contraptions that add extra weight. The Swiss Army Knife is the most well known and versatile piece of gear but check out the following gear, found in ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking How to make your own emergency fire starters: 1 of 5
Fire is an important aspect of hiking, backpacking and camping in general, as it warms both body and soul after a long day on the trail. However, its importance is magnified if you're caught in a sudden storm or some emergency during cold weather. You can be prepared for every contingency if you learn how to make your own eme... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking A guide to selecting a good campsite: 4 of 18
The basics of a good campsite are dry, level ground, near by water source and room to safely build a fire, pitch a tent, and kick back and enjoy the nature that surrounds you. Being cautious and knowledgeable about what could potentially happen in the area gives you an edge for surviving and enjoying the experience because ju... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hiking & Backpacking Backpack weight reducing tips: 3 of 9
When hiking, backpacking only the lightest weight essentials makes for a much easier experience as the pack will seem heavier with each step. The top backpack weight reducing tips are to start with a lightweight backpack and make as much of your gear as possible serve more than one purpose.Lightweight GearWith today's lightwe... More..
Sports & Recreation > Olympics (Other) Remembering Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci: 2 of 6
Born Nadia Elena Comaneci on November 12, 1961, she was known to the world as simply "Nadia". This little Romanian born dynamo began her career as a gymnast in kindergarten, and entered her first competition at the age of nine.Watching Nadia Comaneci was to see poetry in motion. The fluidity of her movements belied the hours ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Olympics (Other) Sports no longer in the Olympics: 1 of 3
Through the many years of the Olympics, some sports have been deleted as others took their places. Many of these sports, no longer in the Olympics, still hold worldwide popularity today, but for whatever reason, the Olympic committee has chosen to exclude them.A good example is baseball and women's fast pitch softball, which ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping The hardest habits to break for the first time camper: 6 of 14
The hardest habits to break are usually those that involve our personal comfort and this is especially true for first time campers. Every camper, even the most experienced, has a first time that can be a thrilling experience or a total nightmare, depending on how well the camper is informed about what to expect. The more they... More..
Sports & Recreation > Olympics (Other) Worst moments in Olympic history: 5 of 10
The two worst moments in Olympic history were The Munich Massacre and the Centennial Olympic Park Bombing. These were tragedies that shook the world, because of the number of injuries and lost lives, and the hatred that marred the objective of the Olympics, which was a time for the nations of the world to come together in pea... More..