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• Back Yard Big Game: Testing the Uncle Milton Ladybug Playground

  It's not exactly the same as fishing for mahseer in the Himalayas, but a backyard bug safari is different only in scale. When we started stocking the Trailmix.Net Store with science and nature toys we didn't expect our bug jugs to become one of... Posted Sep 20 2008, 06:50 PM by Mike Barlow with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Gear, Family Outdoor Recreation, Educational Toys, Available In the Trailmix.Net Store

• What is GPX data, How can I use it with my maps and GPS?

  Have you ever tried to enter multiple data points into your GPS receiver? You can avoid self inflicted repetitive motion injuries by managing this type of data in the GPX file format. Photo Credit: Jimmie Joe via Flickr What is GPX? GPX is an abbreviation... Posted Mar 20 2008, 03:42 AM by Mike Barlow with | with no comments Filed under: Geocaching, Techniques and Tips, Gear

• Gear Review: Atlas Junior Snowshoes

  On New Years day we loaded up the kids and headed up US Highway 50 toward Lake Tahoe for some hiking in the snow. Our kids were anxious to test out their new snowshoes and Echo Lake provided the perfect environment. We spent the day at the local snow... Posted Jan 24 2008, 04:16 AM by Mike Barlow with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Gear, Snowshoeing