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Practical Advice

Seafood Watch: The Western Seaboard
Oceana, an organization seeking to protect and restore the world's oceans, continues to profile the seafood you should—and shouldn't—eat by indexing the most common fish off the western coast of the United States.
How to Build a Snow Cave
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Ask ten people how to make a snow cave and you'll get ten different answers. Winter-survival expert Greg Davenport, 49, ends the debate. Here's his definitive guide to making a bomber backcountry bunker.
What Eric Larsen, Polar Explorer, Brings
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He's skied to the North Pole and mushed across the Canadian Arctic, and in 2009 Larsen, 37, will try to be first to reach both poles and the summit of Mount Everest in one year. Here's some of the gear he usually has in tow.
Playing It Safe
Tout, scam, trickery, pickpockets, or downright theft—any one of 'em can turn a trip of a lifetime into a lifelong lesson. Here's how to avoid bad experiences.
Seafood Watch: The Eastern Seaboard
Oceana, an organization seeking to protect and restore the world’s oceans, offers information on the environmental impacts of eating various types of seafood.

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Car Camping
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Squishy Bowls
Portable, packable dining ware
Winter Camping Gear Essentials
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It’s a winter wonderland. Get out there and enjoy it.
What Eric Larsen, Polar Explorer, Brings
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He's skied to the North Pole and mushed across the Canadian Arctic, and in 2009 Larsen, 37, will try to be first to reach both poles and the summit of Mount Everest in one year. Here's some of the gear he usually has in tow.
Complete Gear Archives: Camping
From in-depth gear review articles and Gear Guy Q&A highlights to the latest—and past—entries in Outside magazine’s award-giving Summer and Winter Buyer’s Guides, a detailed overview of all things related to camping

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Attractions

Atlantic City Boardwalk

2314 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

Description: The Boardwalk is the most famous and popular attraction in Atlantic City. All the main attractions... Read More

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31 South Rhode Island Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401

Description: This 171-foot lighthouse is the tallest in New Jersey and the third tallest in the U.S. Visitors can climb 228 steps to a restored lighthouse tower and witness a spectacular view of the Jersey Shore. ... Read More

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Hidden Valley Ranch

4070 Bayshore Road
Cape May , New Jersey 08204-4148

Description: Hidden Valley Ranch offers a horse riding day camp for children where the kids clean stalls, take riding lessons, and ride ponies. ... Read More

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