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Outdoors Calendar 01-01-15

December 31, 2014 by · Leave a Comment 

Bong State Recreation Area

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Why Cayman Islands are the Best Place to Raise a Family

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The Cayman Islands offer a luxury lifestyle you rarely found anywhere else in the world. The islands are virtually crime-free, and oceanfront property is available at prices you can afford. Plus, Grand Cayman property tends to hold its value over the long term, and the property is tax free after the 7.5% fee you pay to close the transaction. With immigration policies easing, and more investment money flowing into the island chain, making Grand Cayman your home is an excellent idea for those who want to raise a family.

Convenience and Modern Living

People who come looking for Caribbean vacation homes for sale often picture themselves living here. Those who want to raise families are often surprised by the amenities they find. Movie theaters, grocery chains and all the rest of the comforts of modern living blend seamlessly with this island paradise. The islands also enjoy sunshine all year long with easy access to beaches almost everywhere you go.

Culture and the Arts

Cayman Islands have a thriving cultural scene. The Cayman National Cultural Foundation works year round to plan activities that explore the island’s cultural heritage. There are also theaters like the Prospect Playhouse offering live shows.

Schooling

Grand Cayman isn’t known for its schooling, but it should be. Non-natives are not allowed to attend public schools in the Cayman Islands, but ex-pats utilize private schooling instead. Instructors come in from all over the world eager to teach young minds. Field trips bring kids out into nature, where they learn about the complex eco systems that keep our planet in check. Education on Grand Cayman is top notch, making the islands a true family destination.

 

James Bovell heads the Dream Finders team. Dream Finders is a group of RE/MAX agents who specialize in luxury property on Grand Cayman. 

For Blackhawks, Winter Classic is playing in the great outdoors

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WASHINGTON — For many Blackhawks, playing outdoors in one of the NHL's marquee events has become more than a once-, twice- or even thrice-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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Bronze sculpture of Scots broadcaster Tom Weir unveiled at Balmaha Bay on Loch Lomond

December 29, 2014 by · Leave a Comment 

TOM WEIR was best known for his great outdoors program Weir's Way and was a prolific author, born 100 years ago today.

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Outdoor Trivia

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Play Outdoor Trivia with your friends! This Outdoor Trivia game allows you to play Great Outdoors live against people from around the…

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Outdoors notices: Dec. 29, 2014

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Hiking • Ohiopyle State Park in Fayette County will have a “last night hike” from 11 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday. Meet at the Sugarloaf warming hut; …

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Outdoors report: Dec. 28

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Deep guts and channels have held fish while slowly jigging the bottom with soft plastics. Hybrids in the 4-6 pound range are good on Carolina-rigged shad. Crappie action is fair in the creeks on minnows.

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Outdoors Column / by Will Elliott: Outdoors year unfolded in good way

December 28, 2014 by · Leave a Comment 

The 2014 outdoors year offered both spectacular and subtle surprises from the extended ice fishing season at its start to the late-season shore and boating options open to anglers as well as for hunters near and far who brought home trophy harvests.

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Outdoors report: Dec. 27

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Southeast winds have encouraged birds to decoying more consistently. Tides were 2 feet below normal, but some water returned with southeast winds. The prairie remains wet, which bodes well for habitat, but tougher for hunters as birds have more water to choose.

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Shaming kids into loving the outdoors won't work

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To the editor: Gary Ferguson's assertion that fear of nature keeps Americans indoors is elitist and lacks nuance. His argument is historically questionable — early accounts of Niagara Falls and Yellowstone reveal many points in our history in which we feared rugged nature. (“The great…

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