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Bird Safaris: Timbavati's Most Desired Plumage
Normally when you think Safari you think Big 5. The spotlight or limelight is traditionally on lions, cheetah or elephants. But when do the birds get some of the attention? With outlandish names like the Chestnut-Vented Tit-Babbler and the Jameson's ...

Ghost Town Accommodations in Garnet, Montana
Ghost Town Accommodations in Garnet, MontanaRead Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.comTo read this entire feature FREE with photos cut and paste this link:http://jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/cabinweb/garnet/garnet.htmlMontana's most ...

Inflatable Pontoon Boats
Bryce Whitmore designed the modern whitewater inflatable pontoon boat, and in fact designed several models. The one that has been produced the most is a three-tube model of unparalleled maneuverability and load bearing capacity. This boat which is ...




A Guide to Smith Mountain Vacations
 
Smith Mountain Lake is situated in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. This region is stunningly beautiful and offers a great deal of attractions that will appeal to nearly everyone. The lake has a coastline of about 500 miles. People in this area enjoy several activities on the lake itself, but there are enough golf courses and fine restaurants to lure visitors back to the land. Smith Mountain Lake State Park is another wonderful place for travelers to visit.

A Smith Mountain Lake vacation is the perfect antidote to stressful city living. Visitors can enjoy activities on the lake such as fishing, swimming, boating, sailing, wakeboarding, and jet skiing. The fishing on Smith Mountain Lake is particularly renowned. The water is filled with different types of bass, crappie, catfish, and more; many of the species breed naturally and do not even need to be stocked. There are a number of fishing tournaments held on Smith Mountain Lake during the year, for both locals and visitors to compete in.

The land surrounding the lake has its share of attractions as well. The area features golf courses and tennis courts for sports enthusiasts, as


well as an annual wine tasting and many fine restaurants for people who just want to relax. Smith Mountain Lake also has over a hundred unique shops where people can buy one of a kind crafts, souvenirs, or fashionable apparel. The possibilities are endless.

Smith Mountain Lake State Park has all of the outdoor activities that anyone could hope for. The park features beautiful hike and bike trails, picnic places, camping, cabin rentals, and lake activities such as swimming, boating, and fishing.

A Smith Mountain vacation is perfect for anyone wanting to get way from it all of a few days. Whether the vacation is a romantic trip for two or an adventure for the whole family, visitors will find what they are looking for on Smith Mountain Lake. Mountain Vacations Info provides detailed information on vacations in the Rocky, Blue Ridge, and Great Smoky Mountains, as well as mountain biking vacations and mountain rental cabins in Colorado, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and other destinations. Mountain Vacations Info is the sister site of Dude Ranch Web.




Fishing News



Patience is key to fishing Lake Tahoe (Sierra Sun)
I often get asked about fishing Lake Tahoe. The questions are mostly about fishing for lake trout (mackinaw). However, recently I have been getting a lot of questions regarding fishing from shore.

Of the Outdoors – Jig Fishing: The Ultimate Catching Tool (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
With all of the traveling I do, I have the opportunity to talk with a lot of anglers. At a recent in store promotion, I was talking with a group of fishermen talking about different fishing techniques.

No Limits In Fly Fishing For This Florida Angler (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
MIAMI — When Lance Benson called light tackle charter captain Eric Herstedt to book a fly fishing trip, they discussed species, tackle — the usual prospective guide/client talk.

Salmon fishing seminar to be held on Saturday (The Daily Triplicate)
A free fishing seminar on fishing for salmon on the Klamath will be held at College of the Redwoods-Del Norte on Saturday. "Catching versus Fishing" is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the college library, located at 833 West Washington Blvd.

Fishing Report (Visalia Times-Delta / Tulare Advance-Register)
Bass Lake — The water level is dropping. There are some people fishing, but nothing has been reported.