Outdoor Recreation Resources http://www.welfarequeen.org WelfAreQueen.org Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:12:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Rock Hunting on The Bench in Powell, Wyoming For those of you going to the Yellowstone Park area, you might be interested in taking a small detour to the town of Powell, Wyoming during your trip. Follow the highway from Yellowstone's East gate to Cody. You will travel about 22 miles East from Cody to Powell then turn North onto the small t...]]> http://www.welfarequeen.org/outdoor/rock-hunting-on-the-bench-in-powell-wyoming/ Rock Speakers and Planters I think today wherever there's a human being, there's a pair of speakers. Perhaps you can't imagine your living without your home theater system. In the bedroom, you still want to listen to your favorite Cd's. The shortest car ride is unbearable without a decent stereo and a pair of speakers....]]> http://www.welfarequeen.org/outdoor/rock-speakers-and-planters/ Moving a Collection Since I can remember myself I have been a collector. From postage stamps to wine bottle corks, I have managed to collect almost anything imaginable as long as I thought it could be "useful" or was at least "cute". My mother was usually the one, while I was a kid at least, to advice me that I ...]]> http://www.welfarequeen.org/recreation/moving-a-collection/ Ever Wonder About Those Slats Missing From Your Fence "Waste not, want not" is an old saying that is still applicable today when it comes to burning wood in your wood furnace! In the United States each year, the amount of wood and paper that is thrown away could actually heat 5 million homes for 200 years. Isn't that remarkable! People discard ev...]]> http://www.welfarequeen.org/outdoor/ever-wonder-about-those-slats-missing-from-your-fence/ Holding An Umbrella Can you imagine yourself getting out during a rainy day without holding the beloved shelter of an umbrella in your hand? Even if your raincoat matches your outfit and keeps your clothes dry while walking under the rain, the use of an umbrella has transcended generations, royal customs and culture...]]> http://www.welfarequeen.org/recreation/holding-an-umbrella/ Are You a Human Being or a Human Doing Create and Protect Your Personal Time! One of the challenges in creating work/life balance lies in the fact that it doesn't just happen. It must be created. And, once created, it must be protected. Zealously.

One of the fastest routes to balance is to block out some time for yourself every single week. Aim for at least an hour ...]]> http://www.welfarequeen.org/recreation/are-you-a-human-being-or-a-human-doing-create-and-protect-your-personal-time/ A Wheel Within a Wheel The Negro Leagues Although many aspects of the early days of baseball have been well documented, historians are just beginning to chronicle the major role that Black athletes played in making professional baseball popular. Black ball players have played the game for about as many years as White players. Players of...]]> http://www.welfarequeen.org/recreation/a-wheel-within-a-wheel-the-negro-leagues/ A Stone Fire Pit – Give Your Backyard Some Class Today Fire pits are becoming more popular, and with good reason. They can be used to cook your family or guests a meal, keep you all warm on a chilly night, or just for the joy of watching flickering flames. But what about when it's not in use? A fire pit can be something of an eyesore during the day....]]> http://www.welfarequeen.org/outdoor/a-stone-fire-pit-give-your-backyard-some-class-today/ The Chess Challenge One day that I was old enough to understand the importance of strategic maneuvering when playing a game, my father decided that it was time for me to learn chess. Within a couple of months, I was carrying the chess board everywhere I was going, inviting friends to challenge my new game abilities....]]> http://www.welfarequeen.org/recreation/the-chess-challenge/ Burning Calories with Outdoor Activities I always feel that spring and summer are the most wonderful seasons of the year. I can do many things outside the house during those seasons.

Although I can also do my activities during autumn and winter, I find that spring and summer are more exciting, especially when it comes to burning o...]]> http://www.welfarequeen.org/outdoor/burning-calories-with-outdoor-activities/