http://freshare.net/article/ en bobk@freshare.net Copyright 2012 2012-02-07T22:27:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/crystal_bridges_art_museum/ http://freshare.net/article/crystal_bridges_art_museum/#When:22:27:00Z Featuring a story about an art museum may seem unusual for an outdoors website, but Crystal Bridges is anything but typical for an art museum. Designed to blend into the 120 acres of wooded grounds on which it is built, the museum is surrounded by creek-fed ponds, woods and wetlands. A generous measure of glass brings nature into view throughout… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2012-02-07T22:27:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/porous_soled_waders_banned_in_missouri_trout_waters/ http://freshare.net/article/porous_soled_waders_banned_in_missouri_trout_waters/#When:21:41:01Z With catch-and-keep trout season opening March 1, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds trout anglers to help prevent the spread of a new threat to Missouri’s cold-water streams and rivers. Called “didymo” (Didymosphenia geminata) or “rock snot,” this invasive alga forms large, thick mats on the bottoms of cold-water streams and rivers, reducing the quality and quantity of food… Pursuits, Outdoor Recreation, Fishing 2012-02-02T21:41:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/kayak_fishing_in_arkansas/ http://freshare.net/article/kayak_fishing_in_arkansas/#When:17:42:00Z The fish are always biting somewhere, even in places you can’t reach by boat. But you can reach many of these hard-to-reach waterways by kayak. “Kayak fishing is ready to explode in Arkansas as recreational kayaking has done over the past five years,” said Don Jackson, an avid fisherman and owner of Ouachita Outdoor Outfitters in Hot Springs.… Pursuits, Outdoor Recreation, Fishing 2012-01-27T17:42:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/agfc_signs_historic_minimum_flow_document/ http://freshare.net/article/agfc_signs_historic_minimum_flow_document/#When:17:30:00Z After working toward a solution for more than 13 years, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission last week approved the final piece of an agreement with the Army Corps of Engineers to ensure a steady flow of water below Bull Shoals Dam on the White River. The AGFC, Arkansas’s congressional delegation, trout fishing enthusiasts, and area… Pursuits, Outdoor Recreation, Fishing 2012-01-27T17:30:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/who_will_find_the_30000th_diamond_at_crater_of_diamonds_state_park/ http://freshare.net/article/who_will_find_the_30000th_diamond_at_crater_of_diamonds_state_park/#When:17:27:00Z Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro is set to celebrate two big milestones this year.  March 15th marks 40 years since the site’s creation as an Arkansas state park… and sometime soon, the 30,000th diamond found since the park’s opening will be unearthed. The latest count of diamonds found at the park is 29,934—just 66 short of… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2012-01-27T17:27:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/rockwoods_reservations_maple_sugar_festival_unlocks_the_secret_sweets_of_tr/ http://freshare.net/article/rockwoods_reservations_maple_sugar_festival_unlocks_the_secret_sweets_of_tr/#When:14:33:00Z Winter may not be everybody’s favorite time of year, but many might be surprised to learn that trees are actually pretty sweet on it. For about six weeks, from mid-January to the end of February, Mother Nature cooks up her own sweet treat within sugar maple trees as the sap begins to flow, ready to be tapped for… Pursuits, Destinations, Missouri Destinations 2012-01-18T14:33:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/fishing_tips_that_can_make_you_a_more_proficient_angler/ http://freshare.net/article/fishing_tips_that_can_make_you_a_more_proficient_angler/#When:17:20:01Z Experienced fishermen are adept at picking up tips here and there, little things that can improve their chances of success out on the water. Here are some assorted tips gathered here and there by anglers with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. * A small finish nail inserted in the body of… Pursuits, Outdoor Recreation, Fishing 2012-01-12T17:20:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/sucker_gigging_a_200_year_old_ozark_tradition/ http://freshare.net/article/sucker_gigging_a_200_year_old_ozark_tradition/#When:16:53:00Z Most fishermen call it a day when the sun goes down, but on this December evening Landon Howell and his friends are just getting started. Howell and Michael Stoops pilot a pair of flat-bottomed aluminum boats at speeds that would spell almost certain disaster for boaters unfamiliar with this stretch of the Current River. They deftly navigate upstream,… Pursuits, Outdoor Recreation, Fishing 2011-12-21T16:53:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/2011_a_successful_year_for_diamond_hunters_at_the_crater_of_diamonds_state_/ http://freshare.net/article/2011_a_successful_year_for_diamond_hunters_at_the_crater_of_diamonds_state_/#When:16:11:01Z Looking back over the past 12 months, the year 2011 has been a successful one for the park visitors who have hunted for diamonds in the 37 ½-acre search area at Arkansas’s diamond site, the Crater of Diamonds State Park. According to Park Superintendent Justin Dorsey, over 500 diamonds have been found by visitors this year. Of this year’s diamond… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2011-12-21T16:11:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/sparing_use_of_wood_ash_in_garden_can_be_beneficial/ http://freshare.net/article/sparing_use_of_wood_ash_in_garden_can_be_beneficial/#When:18:55:00Z Soon enough, southwest Missouri will get an arctic blast and homeowners will light of fireplaces and stoves for heat. That also means homeowners will have extra wood ash at some point. If used sparingly, wood ashes left behind after burning wood for winter heat (in wood stoves, furnaces, and fireplaces) can benefit plants and gardens. Pursuits, Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2011-12-16T18:55:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/agfc_approves_special_fishing_regulations_for_lower_white_oak_lake/ http://freshare.net/article/agfc_approves_special_fishing_regulations_for_lower_white_oak_lake/#When:18:48:00Z In a short meeting of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, commissioners approved special fishing regulations for Lower White Oak Lake near Chidester. The new regulations were necessary as a result of a leak in the lake’s water control structure. In May, AGFC staff discovered a gate failure in one of two gates that regulates the water levels… Pursuits, Outdoor Recreation, Fishing 2011-12-16T18:48:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/fall_and_winter_months_best_time_to_lime_farm_ponds/ http://freshare.net/article/fall_and_winter_months_best_time_to_lime_farm_ponds/#When:22:25:00Z If your farm pond does double duty for recreational fishing, now is a good time to adjust the pH to help its sportfish population, according to Craig Allen, Poinsett County staff chair for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “Liming provides major benefits if you are growing sportfish in a pond in an area with acid soils,”… Pursuits, Outdoor Recreation, Fishing 2011-12-14T22:25:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/craving_chocolate_take_a_hike/ http://freshare.net/article/craving_chocolate_take_a_hike/#When:22:27:01Z Getting a taste for chocolate, but trying not to overindulge in the delectable dessert? Try stepping outside for a 15-minute walk just before unwrapping that candy bar. According to research at the University of Exeter, a short jaunt cuts down on chocolate snacking. In the study, 78 chocolate eaters were asked to abstain from their favorite snack for… Pursuits, Outdoor Recreation 2011-12-08T22:27:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/january_events_taking_place_in_the_arkansas_ozarks1/ http://freshare.net/article/january_events_taking_place_in_the_arkansas_ozarks1/#When:21:52:00Z Spend a day learning how to cook winter comfort foods such as simple stews, ham and beans, cornbread, dried fruit cobblers, Ozark pudding and Skillet cake on Jan. 7 at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View. These dishes made up the staple meals for early homesteaders in the Ozarks, and this hands-on workshop will teach you the skills… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2011-12-08T21:52:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/winter_landscape_does_not_have_to_be_dreary/ http://freshare.net/article/winter_landscape_does_not_have_to_be_dreary/#When:13:53:00Z Just because the sky can be drab and dreary in the fall and winter months does not mean the landscaping around your home must be, too. David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension consumer horticulturist, said planting pansies along with your spring flower bulbs not only adds to the spring display, but can provide some bright, vibrant color… Pursuits, Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2011-12-01T13:53:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/winter_trout_fishing_begins_at_three_kansas_city_area_locations/ http://freshare.net/article/winter_trout_fishing_begins_at_three_kansas_city_area_locations/#When:20:41:00Z A green and silver fish splashed with crimson is back in Kansas City for the winter. Rainbow trout were recently stocked at some area lakes to offer the public additional winter fishing opportunities. About 1,000 trout were stocked on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at two lakes at the Fountain Bluff Sports Complex in Liberty, 2200 E. Old 210 Highway,… Pursuits, Outdoor Recreation, Fishing 2011-11-22T20:41:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/should_you_rake_or_leaf_well_enough_alone/ http://freshare.net/article/should_you_rake_or_leaf_well_enough_alone/#When:21:56:00Z Wind, weather and time are sending thousands of leaves cascading down onto your lawn. Should you rake, mulch or wait? That depends on your lawn, said Mike Richardson, professor-horticulture with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “Every year, I get lots of questions from my neighbors about mulching leaves, raking them every week, or just waiting until… Pursuits, Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2011-11-18T21:56:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/december_events_taking_place_in_the_arkansas_ozarks1/ http://freshare.net/article/december_events_taking_place_in_the_arkansas_ozarks1/#When:14:49:01Z Join the staff of the Randolph County Museum in Pocahontas for an “Old Time Christmas” on Dec. 1. Held in conjunction with the town’s annual Christmas parade, the evening is a fundraiser for the museum. Chili, soup and baked goods are available for purchase. There is also live music and a silent auction. For details contact the museum at 870-892-4056.… Pursuits, Destinations, Arkansas Destinations 2011-11-10T14:49:01-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/even_evergreen_leaves_change_color_and_drop_in_autumn/ http://freshare.net/article/even_evergreen_leaves_change_color_and_drop_in_autumn/#When:15:08:00Z During autumn, “evergreen” may be a misnomer when it comes to pines and arborvitae, according to the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. “Deciduous trees may get all the attention for their color change and shed in the fall, but this… Pursuits, Backyard, Gardening and Landscaping 2011-11-08T15:08:00-06:00 http://freshare.net/article/the_tree_stand_deer_huntings_most_dangerous_segment/ http://freshare.net/article/the_tree_stand_deer_huntings_most_dangerous_segment/#When:16:06:00Z When he regained consciousness, Lee Walt felt excruciating pain. He couldn’t move the lower part of his body. He was on the ground, alone, and no one knew where he was. After a few painful minutes, Walt fished his cell phone from a pocket – and there was no service for it. Walt was a victim… Pursuits, Outdoor Recreation 2011-11-03T16:06:00-06:00