Long touted for offering hybrid EMT instruction in North Carolina, The National Center for Outdoor & Adventure Education (NCOAE) is now offering Hybrid EMT training in Oregon. 

This highly effective 21-day EMT training includes 10 days of virtual instruction delivered online, followed by 11 days of hands-on, practical training in Oregon’s Tygh Valley. The program offers an ideal format for college students, premed students, working professionals, and anyone else who appreciates the flexibility of learning in a fast-paced hybrid format.

Whether you choose a hybrid EMT training program that features in-person, hands-on skills training in Oregon or North Carolina, your NCOAE training and experience will include the following:

Before your course begins: We’ll ask you to complete up to 30 hours of asynchronous web-based training using our online eLearning platform. The benefit to this approach is having the opportunity to learn at your own pace. That means the 25-30 hours

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Before you begin construction on your pool, there are some very important things to consider. This ensures a successful pool installation, as well as future care of your pool. Here are three things to consider before building your pool.

3 Things To Consider Before Building Your Pool

The Cost Of Building Your Pool

One of the first things to consider is the cost of building your pool. This is the biggest step to beginning construction on your pool, and you need to know exactly how much you need to set aside so that you can begin the project. Plan out everything from pool design, additional features, landscaping, etc., so that all of this is covered under your budget. This also allows you to give your contactor an accurate number to work with when designing your pool.

Pool Maintenance Costs

Another thing to consider is how much it costs to actually maintain a pool. This is important because this

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The Path Less Traveled #069: 2022 Holiday Backpacking Gear Deals

2022 Holiday Backpacking Gear Shopping Deals: products that won’t break the bank! Christmas is a month away, and I don’t know about you, but I’m already looking for gear guides that won’t break the bank when I purchase a few things. Times are getting a bit tough and prices are through the roof.

I’ve compiled a list of products in various price ranges to suit even the tightest of wallets this year! If you’re interested to see how 2021’s Gear Guide held up, you can check on it here.


Welcome to our recurring series of “The Path Less Traveled.” In this series, we want to take you along for our exploits out in the wilderness while hiking, camping, exploring, and general adventuring. This will include our small daily victories, foibles, tips, tricks, and reviews of gear we authentically appreciate and frequently utilize. While a well-worn trail can often

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Henry Auctions 1 of 1 Handpainted Rifle In Celebration Of Native American Heritage Day

Henry’s Guns For Great Causes Collaborates with Hunters of Color

Henry Repeating Arms has a long philanthropic history via its Guns For Great Causes organization.  This Native American Heritage Day, Henry is helping auction off a hand-painted .45-70 done by artist Joshua Hood-Marvin, a Native American program manager of Hunters Of Color.  The rifle features a mountain/bear hunting motif on one side and a desert/bison hunting motif on the other.

Artist Joshua-Hood Marvin with Handpainted Henry Rifle
Image Credit: Henry USA

Per Henry Repeating Arms:

In celebration of Native American Heritage Day, Henry Repeating Arms is proud to announce this special Guns For Great Causes auction for a one-of-a-kind Brass Lever Action .45-70 handpainted by Joshua Hood-Marvin. All proceeds from this auction will be donated to Hunters of Color, a nonprofit organization pursuing a more equitable and inclusive community for hunters.

Joshua is an artist, hunter, and bow maker

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Black Friday is ticking down to its final hours, but Bass Pro Shops still has some great deals on hunting and fishing gear. Here are our top picks from their Black Friday sale.

Deals on Fishing Gear

If someone you know is interested in learning to fly fish, this is a great introductory kit to get them on the right track.

Gore-Tex outerwear is essential to recreating outside in cold and wet conditions. Save $50 on a parka and bibs to stay dry and comfortable on the water this winter.

Deals on Hunting Gear

Everyone could use an extra flashlight and pocket knife for their work, car, and various gear bags. This combo is on sale and makes the best stocking stuffer.

You can find one of the best names in

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