"People's hearts were in the right place. The boys won't be denied their trip."

Kid Rock is definitely no Boy Scout. But that didn't stop the rock star from helping some Scouts in need. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel

"Sacajawea, fair Indian maid/For Lewis and Clark, a guide to the West/With courage and patience, she led the way/We named our camp in her memory."

Editor's note: The following column was published May 4 in the Tallahassee Democrat. via WisInfo

A few times each year, the Jacksonville Suns invite local boy scouts and girl scouts to camp out in the outfield of The Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. via WTLV

Three tips encouraging life jackets use. May 13, 2008 Alexandria, VA - Small boats such as open runabouts, personal watercraft, Jon boats and paddle-powered craft are popular on US waterways because they ... via Power Sports Network

The Santa Clara Valley Water District has temporarily banned boating on all ten of its reservoirs. via KCBS

"I've seen numerous accidents almost happen right in that area because it's so crowded, because you can't see beyond the bridge."

Oshkosh boaters need to practice a little patience when piloting the Fox River between Lake Winnebago and Lake Buttes des Mortes this year. via Oshkosh Northwestern

"It's a great accomplishment for me, and share something that somebody passed on to me. I feel like I'm obligated to pass it on down to the youth. That's what I'm here for"

What does Governor Ted Strickland have in common with NFL players and turkeys? Their effort to promote youth outdoor recreation. via WHIZ-TV Zanesville

Members of the Martin County Fire Rescue Hazmat team responded to a fuel clean-up Tuesday morning after a boater pumped gasoline into his fishing rod holder instead of his gas tank. via WBZL-TV Hollywood

"After all, that's the most plentiful fish in these waters, much to the chagrin of all of us who fish here."

Fishing and Boating On the Hook: Be ready - ' and grateful - ' for what you get By BILL WALSH Tuesday, May 13, 2008 The tarpon came early this year. via Marco Eagle

"It is our longest running championship and an event that holds a special place in the hearts of anglers nationwide. A trip to the All-American is something that thousands of anglers strive for every year, but only the best accomplish."

HOT SPRINGS, AR. )... Hot Springs will host the nation's top weekend bass anglers May 29-31 as they compete for a share of $1 million on Lake Hamilton in the 25th annual Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League ... via FishingWorld

"Get them outdoors and they just love it."

With the help of a compass, Tyler Mourn was able to find his way north. Tyler, 14, held the compass correctly in his hand, looked down and concentrated. via Central Ohio

Environmental educator Christopher Swain will visit St. Joseph's School of All Saints Parish and Consentino Middle School on Friday - 13 days before hiking from Burlington, Vt., to Washington, D.C. Swain will ... via EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA

"It was horribly painful. We had two options. He could carry me down -- but I was in too much pain -- or he could leave me and get help"

As he plummeted nearly 100 feet, his body parts slapping against rocks, 23-year-old Derek Anderson, of Sparta, felt like a rag doll and thought with each second of descent, "This is the end." He landed, ... via MLive.com