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This is probably the hardest thing that I have written about since joining Helium. Besides reading thousands of books on a variety of subjects, working a small farm most of my life has given me an insight into the world that I couldn't otherwise obtain. An

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Sports & Recreation > Camping Which provides for a better camping experience: RVs or tent-camping?: 1 of 29
What image comes to mind when you hear the words "going camping?" The non-camping public would most likely envision several tents with a picturesque backdrop of mountains and forest. This is not an unrealistic image as many campers will attest.The thoughts of other campers however, are of pleasant campgrounds with Rv's being ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting The art of hunting: 1 of 18
There are differing opinions, especially today, with hunters and PETA taking opposite views on hunting. Is it an art form or merely a holdover from our barbaric past? Every since our ancestors stopped taking refuge in the trees (another debatable subject) and became meat eaters by scavenging from other meat eaters, and later ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fantasy: 50 of 583
BUBBA O'KEEF When Jamie's grandfather died he was forced to go back home. What he had put off doing for almost twenty years was now a must. His grandfather had left everything to him which had surprised him very much. It was now July and just thinking about south Georgia made him hot. People that lived there said that you got... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Is deer hunting a dying sport?: 1 of 10
It seems as if hunters and animal rights groups are always at each others throats when deer season is about to begin. It's a shame they can't have a realistic exchange without getting angry or being narrow minded. They refuse to give an inch on either side. In this day and age, the question of deer hunting being a sport at al... More..
Travel > United States Guide to Great Smoky Mountains National Park: 1 of 9
Not many places remain unspoiled on this heavily populated planet. Even our national parks seem to be full at times. Just finding a place to enjoy space and serenity can be a challenge for the outdoor enthusiast. With over 500 thousand acres of unspoiled wilderness, and a large diversity of plant and animal species, the Great... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Why hunting is a form of conservation: 1 of 9
I have found that people who are experienced with the outdoors usually have the most realistic viewpoint on hunting and conservation. They are usually animal lovers too, believe it or not. It is important to all of us to control the animal population in the best way possible.When discussing hunting in any form today you can e... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Ten commandments of gun safety: 1 of 8
Ever since Daniel Boone came down off a mountain in the Cumberland's carrying the ten commandments of gun safety, only to find the settlers and Indians breaking every one of them-oh, wait a minute, wrong ten commandments. Although there is a hunter's bible and various company sponsored safety tips out there, when you come rig... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Farmers: When and where to outsource: 1 of 7
Traditional farming methods have changed much over the last twenty years. Before the advent of so many hi tech innovations a farmer had to wear many hats. Speaking for myself, my knowledge of the different skills needed to run a farm successfully has to change with the times. In the past the ability to repair and maintain far... More..
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Surviving in the wilderness: 3 of 18
While traveling through woodland and swamp, which was well known to me, I suddenly came upon a cornfield that shouldn't have been there. Since my childhood I had explored every inch of the surrounding countryside and felt at home in the varied wilderness. While I quickly realized where I was, I also began to understand how it... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping The positive attributes of camping: 4 of 20
Over the last few decades camping has become a more sought after form of recreation. With RV's and tow behind campers making camping a more comfortable form of vacationing, the many types of camping facilities and state parks have made it even easier and more economical than ever before. Many who have never thought of camping... More..