My Trip To The Wonderous Alaska

By: Morgan Dawson

Mountains so tall you can not see the top. Sky so blue it is absurd. Purple and Pink starfish with as many as eight arms! I got a chance to see these things when I went to the amazing state of Alaska. The height of the mountains was extraordinary. Their peaks appeared to touch the sky, and ascend past the clouds. The sky was a magnificent blue and the water was a shimmering turquiose. The clouds were a sparkling white. There were enchanting pink and purple starfish on Alaska's shores. Alaska's beaches were made up of a abundant supply of gorgeous rocks, and the water was ice cold. This shows how grand God is. If he created this, then who knows how beautiful he is!

Tent Camping !!

by Angela Ballard

camping is probably the most enjoyable and fulfilling activity to do with your family. This is so because it brings the whole family together to not only have a good time, but also to instill responsibility through each member’s participation and emphasizes the importance to all of us in respecting and caring for the environment as well.

As a general rule there are two different types of campers RVer’s and tent campers. This article has been written for those who don’t mind ‘roughing it’. Although it seems overrun by the latter, tent camping is still quite popular among many families and this piece will hopefully be of use whether you are a first time camper, or a highly seasoned veteran of canvas and cord. It will touch on some of the options that you as campers have in the way of family tent types, colours, and brand names and will offer suggestions on other camping accessories as well



By far, the most popular name in anything pertaining to camping has got to be the Coleman name. A little over a century ago a man in Brockton, Alabama who went by the initials W.C. Coleman made a drastic change in careers when he switched from selling typewriters door-to-door to inventing the first reading lamp powered by gasoline. Along with all of the accessories that this company offers its customers, Coleman also has some outstanding family tents out on the market too. For instance, their ‘Montana Big Sky’ is an attractive set up in blue and white. Its 16 by 7 foot frame will sleep 4 to 5 people very comfortably and there is also a 7-person model available in orange and gray for slightly larger family groups. The pricing ranges from $180 – $300 depending upon where one is purchased. The Coleman family tent is arguable one of the best family tents on the market, but there are also other brands that will do just fine.

Camping tents don’t take up much space, and are normally easy to transport and carry. Most camp tents even come with their own carry bag that holds everything you need to erect your campsite once you have decided to stop for the night. You can even carry it with you on a hike and travel along hiking trails to destinations that can only be seen by walking their on foot. Imagine finding that perfect spot along an inland pond or lake that is secluded, lush vegetation and a great place to swim or fish and you have with you a camping tent.



This information was taken from the outdooradventuresguide.com blogsite.

Recalled Toys

By Alyce B.

Why are people's children getting sick from toys. Here we are counting down the 5 of the15 biggest recalls of 2009.

1 Infintino is a recalled toy because it has blue metallic fabric the can detach away from the toy causing a choking hazard to young children.

2 Alpargatas flip - flops recalled for the decorative painting on the sole of the shoe contains lead.

3 Evenflo childrens activity center recalled for one end of the activity center can fall off causing a fall hazard to small children.

4 simplicity drop side cribs. Recalled for The crib's plastic hardware can break or deform, causing the drop side to detach. When the drop side detaches, it creates space between the drop side and the crib mattress. Infants and toddlers can roll into this space and become entrapped which can lead to suffocation.

5 Zebco fishing poles recalled for the paint on the reels of these fishing poles contains excessive levels of lead.


my resource for the article was from www.parents.com/baby/safety/biggest recalls of 2009

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Five Star Dinner

by Brianna Ballard

A 5 course meal by the beach on April 5 2010. Frederic's, A locally owned restaurant
at Faulkner State Community College in Gulf Shores, Alabama has a series of
Five course, gourmet meals that the students in the Culinary and Hospitality
programs prepare and serve to guests. Dinners are usually presented once a week
for several weeks during Spring and fall semesters. The campus recommends for guests to wear Casual-Dressy clothing; which is better suited for a gourmet restaurant on
the Gulf Coast of Alabama. The April 5th dinner was reserved for High school students in a Baldwin county home school group. Students attending Faulkner in the Sun-Chief chorus group at the Bay Minette campus entertained guests with amazing vocalists and performances. To get a reservation for one of the upcoming Monday night meals call ahead of time to 251-968-3104. Tickets are 25$ per person.

Targeting Archery!

By: Kristi Hunt

Another outstanding class with Outdoor Family Adventures!

Bass Pro Shops invited the students of OFA to use their target practice room to learn about hunting with bows and arrows. The students were introduced to the different sizes and weights of the bows and which ones to use for different game animals. Proper stance, while holding the bow, was also emphasized for safety and accuracy. The instructor demonstrated how to aim with a scope and how to use a release to free the arrow. All the students were given multiple opportunities to practice!

It was extremely fun and educational!

National Environmental Education Week is April 11-17

by Angela Ballard

view this video about the Environmental Education Week

http://www.neefusa.org/video/eeweek_psa