Get Into Hiking

Get Into Hiking

Welcome to Hiking 101: Getting into Hiking. Class is in session. Hiking; the word itself conjures imagery of mountain passes, alpine meadows full of wildflowers, fresh air, granola bars, spandex, and epic social media posts. For many people, hiking is almost an abstract concept. What is hiking, actually? How accessible is this mysterious activity? Is it leisure, or sport? read more

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Get Away Today Review – 8 Reasons to Use Get Away Today For Your Disneyland Vacation

Get Away Today Review – 8 Reasons to Use Get Away Today For Your Disneyland Vacation

Get Away Today is one of Disney’s long standing partners- they have worked with Disneyland for nearly 30 years! Their customer service is superb and they offer extreme discounts on tickets — the Get Away Today reviews are consistently extremely positive.

I have been using Get Away Today for my Disneyland vacations long before I began writing for Mickey Visit and have my Get Away Today review for you today. I also frequently use them for Walt Disney World– their services are just as fantastic for Walt Disney World! read more

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General Prince Eugene of Savoy

General Prince Eugene of Savoy

Prince Eugene Franz of Savoy-Carignan went down in history as one of the most important and famous generals of the Habsburg Empire. In 1663, he was born into European high nobility in Paris. Because his relatives had connections to the Habsburgs in Spain and Austria, he was constantly enlarging his sphere of activity. In doing so, he engaged in several battles in view of his planned military career for Austria. In addition to his highly-valued military contributions, he was also characterised by his penchant for the fine arts. As such, he was also considered an art collector and lover of magnificent architecture during his life. read more

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Getting around Madrid

Getting around Madrid

Getting around Madrid on public transport is incredibly easy. Take advantage of its impressive network of cheap and reliable services.

The best way to save time, stress and money is by getting around the city on public transport. Madrid has the best transport network of all major European cities and probably one of the best and cheapest public transport in the world. Apart from its efficiency and cleanliness, it takes you everywhere you would like to go both in and out of the city, especially if you plan to do a day trip. read more

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Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Review

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Review

Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Review

Lens Review – Shooting Sports With the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR

A Capable Fujifilm Telephoto Zoom Lens

Thanks to Leo’s Camera Supply in Vancouver for making the Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR available to me for my lens reviews. I was able to try it out for a soccer game and outdoor symphony concert event in Vancouver.

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Fujifilm XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Lens Specs

With such a long lens name, let’s go over some of the specs. R = Aperture ring, LM = Linear motor, OIS = Optical image stabilizer, WR = Weather resistant. read more

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Fujifilm GFX 100S Review

Fujifilm GFX 100S Review

Fujifilm GFX 100S Review

A recent poll on Fujirumors revealed an interesting answer. Only 10% of Fujifilm users participating in the poll have bought into the GFX system as of April 2021. The other 90% are Fujifilm X Series users utilizing the smaller APS-C sensor and the more affordable cameras.

Whether the GFX user percentage will increase with the release of the GFX 100S, remains to be seen but after testing the camera over an Easter long weekend I think it is safe to say, Fujifilm is on the right path to attracting more users to the GFX Series and larger than full-frame format. read more

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From MLB to youth sports, baseball sees increased arm injuries in pitchers

Kent State baseball player in white and navy uniform pitches baseball

From MLB to youth sports, baseball sees increased arm injuries in pitchers

Back when he played for Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Az., Danny Coulombe dominated on the diamond.

A talented left-hander with a devastating curveball, Coulombe averaged more than two strikeouts per inning during his junior and senior seasons. But as his baseball career continued to unfold, setbacks abounded. read more

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Fried Turkey Fireball and Other Thanksgiving Catastrophes

Fried Turkey Fireball and Other Thanksgiving Catastrophes

Urgent care centers have a lot of visitors on the days leading up to Thanksgiving, and even on the big day itself. After all, the habit of cooking a sumptuous feast once a year comes with a bit of a learning curve. Unfortunately, plenty of holiday cooks are blindsided by some of the bumps along the way. read more

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Four Tips for Better Dove Hunting

Four Tips for Better Dove Hunting

Finding the food and water resources that dove prefer is key when it comes to finding dove. Focus on fields top seeded with wheat, fields of sunflower, cut or standing corn, and harvested sorghum. Never overlook water sources; ponds and stock tanks provide equally great hunting. Hunting water sources works best in dry areas like southwest and northwest Oklahoma, where water may be scarce. After a heavy rain, keep in mind ponds may be flooded and will not provide the birds with adequate bank access, forcing them to look elsewhere. read more

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For the Adventurous: A 7-Day Road Trip from Bergen to Alesund

For the Adventurous: A 7-Day Road Trip from Bergen to Alesund

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Norway is a beautiful country with plenty to see! One of my favorite solo road trips was from Bergen to Alesund during a Covid year, and it still stands out as one of my favorite adventures. And while this trip can be done in a 4-day long weekend, it’s worth taking your time to really appreciate the grandeur, the views, the hikes, and even an icy swim in one of the glacial lakes (only for the brave). read more

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