Light gear, big wilderness joy in Superior Quetico trip
A travel piece by Art Reid urges light packing for canoe trips in the Superior National Forest and Quetico Park. Outfitters provide aluminum canoes, life vests, food, tents, and gear, with freeze dried meals and minimal personal packing. Guides handle cooking and navigation, while maps and planned routes offer three travel options by canoe, power boat, or flying in.
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Art Reid
Superior National Forest
Minnesota
Quetico Provincial Park
Ontario
Bob Cary
Ely
Minn
North Woods
Cary
Wilderness Outfitters
Superior-Quetico
Canadian Wilderness Outfitters
Wilderness Wings Airway Service
Dick Mahl
Outfitters
Illinois
Chicago
St. Paul
Duluth
Midwest
U S
Motorcycle races return to Harrisburg at Saline County Fairgrounds
Final plans for an all novice half mile motorcycle program at the Saline County Fairgrounds Harrisburg on August 13 include about 200 entrants and a $900 purse. Top jumper Bob Gill of St Petersburg Fla performs after time trials at 1 PM and 2 PM. The event, promoted by G & G promotions Webb Gaskins and John Gardner, features grandstands for 3000 and parking. admission is 3 dollars, under-6 free.
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Illinois
Saline County Fairgrounds
Harrisburg
Webb Gaskins
John Gardner
G & G Promotions
Midwest
Bob Gill
Florida
Gill
St. Petersburg
Fla
S>line County Fairgrounds
Sanderson predicts dirtier play in WHA to lure stars
Derek Sanderson leaves the NHL champion Boston Bruins for the WHA Philadelphia Blazers in a $2.6 million deal aiming to become a marquee player in a smaller league. He notes the reserve clause in NHL contracts may be enforceable by injunction.
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Derek Sanderson
Beltso
World Hockey Association
National Hockey League
Sanderson
Boston Bruins
Philadelphia Blazers
Independence Mall
Liberty Bell
Betsy Ross’ House
Beacon Hill
Old North Church
Boston Commons
Boston
Harold
Blazers
Bobby Orr
Phil Esposito
NHL
Campbell
Leave nature alone in river channelization debate
Conservationists warn that river channelization destroys natural resources by straightening widening and deepening waterways. They cite losses of fish wildlife and wetlands and argue flood control claims mask ecological damage and long term costs.
Channelization harms wetlands and forests across the South
The author cites government drainage programs that transformed millions of acres in the northern tier, destroying wetlands and flood plains in Arkansas Louisiana and western Tennessee. Channelization allegedly reduces wildlife habitat while claimed to aid recreation and economy. The piece condemns bureaucratic claims and argues habitat loss harms civilization.
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Madson
Tennessee
Louisiana
Arkansas
SCS
Corps of Engineers
Congress
Herrin FCA group heads to national conference
Randy Lively of Herrin travels with two FCA bus loads to the national summer conference in Fort Collins Colorado. The gathering features college and professional athletes and noted speakers from across the country with Cen tralia attendees Chris Meyers and Curtis Hoelscher among them.
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Herrin
Randy Lively
Fellowship of Christian
FCA
Fort Collins
Colo
Centralia
Chris Meyers
Curtis Hoelscher
Hunting Hounds by Duffey Highlights Breed History and Training
The author argues hounds far outnumber other gun dogs in usefulness and presents a new book on hunting hounds. Duffey, Outdoor Life’s Dog Editor, writes on history, types such as foxhounds and coonhounds, training and selection, based on Southern Illinois field trials and his Wisconsin kennel work.
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Art Reid
David Michael Duffy
United States
Duffey
America
Outdoor Life
Illinois
Dave
Wisconsin
Book on hounds praised for hound men care and formation
A Winchester Press hard cover book of 184 pages from 460 Park Avenue New York NY 10022 priced at $5.95 receives praise for its detailed guidance and usefulness to the hound man.
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Winchester Press
Park Avenue
New York
N.Y
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