SCOUTING SMOKE SIGNALS
The Board of Directors of the Anthony Wayne Area Council is pleased to announce its selection of John Gliot as
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The Great Outdoors
Bringing together stories for readers who love to explore and enjoy the outdoors. This section features local news and opportunities tied to parks, rivers, trails, wildlife, weather safety, outdoor events, conservation efforts, hunting and fishing seasons, and hands on nature programs near you in Fort Wayne, Indiana. If you enjoy gardening, camping, hiking, paddling, or simply discovering new places to explore close to home, these articles help you find activities, learn how to stay safe in all seasons, and stay connected to the land, water, and green spaces that shape everyday life in our community.
AROUND THE KAMPFIRE (TIPS ON LIVIN’ OUTSIDE.)
What is a campfire and why have one? There’s a certain ambiance when dealing with or being around a campfire
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MOOSE SOUP(OK, you may be low on moose meat so use deer, antelope, caribou, elephant or plain ol’ beef hamburger
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Improved Outdoor Recreation Forms AvailableAnyone whose job involves parks or recreation and has had to fill out complicated state government
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SONGS, SKITS, AND TALENT What goes on around your campfires? What goes on around other campers’ campfires? What would you
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SPITTLE BUG FOAM
Out back, behind the fence, we grow perennial yarrow plants for use as cut-flowers in floral arrangements. One year in
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PASTURE CASSEROLE (Starring Wood Chuck) It’s groundhog season and it’s in full bloom. You can tell when it is time
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Youth Day at the Range in J. Edward Roush Fish & Wildlife Area (Huntington Reservoir) This year’s Youth Day at
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DAY CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AT SALAMONIE LAKE AND OUABACHE STATE PARKS Ouabache State Park kicks off the summer fun with
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WHAT DO YOU DO AROUND YOUR KAMPFIRE? That is a good question. WHAT DO YOU DO AROUND YOUR KAMPFIRE? Is
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RAY’S PAN FRIED ANIMALAND GRAVY (Doctor Seuss might call it “Roast Beast”; Boy Scouts might call it “Road Kill”)Skin, gut,
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THE FLAMING PIRANHAS BOY SCOUT TROOP 344
The Flaming Piranhas Invade Boy Scout Troop 344 Boy Scout Troop #344, sponsored by Waynedale United Methodist Church recently welcomed
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PREVENT “SPLASHING” DISEASE
This is your final chance to prevent those nasty bacteria spores from splashing up onto the lower leaves of your
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I CAN’T WRITE;I AIN’T NO WRITER! I have a trick to keep boys occupied when they are sitting around, “.
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SUN OR SHADE
It is important to know that most all plants, including those that like full sun are still happier with afternoon
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THE EGG AND I This is not a ‘wild thangs’ kind of recipe; it’s just that I’m ‘wild’ about egg
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WELCOME BACK to the 2011 Great Outdoors at Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs! The temperature’s rising, the fish are biting
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Take Mom Outdoors on May 8thThat’s right. Mom’s big day is upon us. Plan now if you haven’t already. Here’s
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CURING A MOSS PROBLEM
Moss in your yard or on the patio bricks, or even on your rooftops happens because of a number of
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C – A – R – P (The other fish meat.) People ask me what is my favorite fish, where
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FREE CD AVAILABLE ON CONTROLLING NUISANCE WATERFOWL If unwelcome Canada geese or other waterfowl are creating conflicts in your yard,
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This should be called ‘around the ol’ fishin’ hole since its coming to that time of year again. Summer is
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CHAIN O’LAKESSPRING TRAIL CLEANUP It’s spring cleaning time. Come help Chain O’Lakes State Park with its annual spring clean-up hike
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DANDELIONS Just the mention of the name will set my wife into a frenzy and she will instinctively reach for
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AROUND THE KAMPFIRE (TIPS ON LIVIN’ OUTSIDE.)
I like to camp in state parks around the state because #1-I feel safer, #2-All the campsite work has been
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SEED POTATOES
It is agreed that buying certified seed potatoes is best to help avoid any potato diseases or viruses that could
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THE WARY BLUEGILL The Bluegill has been called the fish for old men and kids. Now that I’m getting to
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BASS FISHING RULE TO BE RELAXED AT TWO NOBLE COUNTY LAKESBeginning June 3, the Indiana DNR will modify largemouth bass
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KOOKIN’ FIRES In the Boy Scout manual they show a few different fires that you can build depending on the
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