The Outdoor Woman Official Publication of the Outdoor Women of South Dakota To promote hands-on education and participation in outdoor activities with a primary focus on Women and Children" March 2005

From the President.....

Happy Spring time!! Have you looked at your calendar lately? It will be spring before you know it and are you ready for it? I have heard it said that there are 3 kinds of people in the world:   more

Journaling: One way to remember your outdoor experiences.

Cold, snowy winter weather! Looking for some inspiration or the "write" kind of prompting for the winter season? Never fear, look right here!  more

Techniques for Journaling
Exploring yourself, exploring your world

Clustering also called mind-mapping or brainstorming. Begin with a word or phrase in the center – branch out in all directions with connected thoughts. more

Photography Class

The internet is full of information and how to opportunities. Hewlitt Packard’s website offers free internet classes with a human instructor at the other end of your mouse. more

Use of Signaling Mirrors by Laurie Root

There are many kinds of signaling devices that can be used if you become lost or injured while on an outdoor adventure. The signal mirror is one of the smallest and simplest of these devices. It is also the least used and understood by most of us. We know about it and talk about it but how many of us really carry one, or even know how to use one to potentially save our life?  more

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