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9 Hacks for Stress-Free Outdoor Parties Whether you host every weekend or once a season, upping your game with these hot tips promises an endless summer of fun. By Stephanie Sisco 797 7 3 1 Print   Email   Save Marcus Nilsson 1. Pretty Bug Banishers Skip the noisy zappers and smelly sprays. Instead, ward off mosquitoes by scattering softly scented citronella votives ($4 for six,  pier1.com ) in pretty glasses or candle-holders that you already own. 2. Spray Delay Are your sprinklers on a timer? Power them down the day before the party. If you leave this for the day of, there's a good chance you'll forget. Plus, you don't want a soaked lawn. 3. Two Bins, Not One Chill drinks for two hours in the refrigerator, then transfer to a tub filled with ice. Place an empty tub next to the drink-filled one so that guests can easily drop in cans and bottles for recyc...

15 things to do during Wisconsin's free  outdoor weekend By  Chelsey Lewis  of the The first weekend in June presents an embarrassment of outdoor riches for Wisconsin residents. June 6-7 is Free Fun Weekend across the state, when residents can get in free to state parks and forests, fish without a license, and bike or ride horses or ATVs on designated state trails for free. As if that's not enough, June has been declared Great Outdoors Month in Wisconsin, and June 6 is National Trails Day, when the Elroy-Sparta State Trail will host an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of rail trails. Many other parks and trails will also host special events, from fly-fishing clinics to archery lessons, providing plenty of chances to try a new outdoor activity in Wisconsin. Here are 15 ways to take advantage of the outdoor free-for-all. 1. Bike Wisconsin's first rail trail Elroy-Sparta State Trail , 130 White St., Kendall As the country...

OUTDOORS Home  »  Outdoors Camping gear can get to be expensive, so start with the essentials: a tent, sleeping bags and chairs. Photo By Jerry Luterman The ultimate Wisconsin camping guide The best sites, gear, food and tips By  Kevin Revolinski Whether you're a pro who has been camping for decades or a beginner looking to pitch your first tent, our guide has everything you need for planning the perfect camping trip. Top 10 Wisconsin campgrounds The state's best spots for camping State parking camping 101 Learn the basics for camping in Wisconsin state parks 9 camping dangers Avoid these potential hazards while camping 7 things to put in your first-aid kit Don't leave home without these items Beat the bugs - naturally How to keep away those pesky mosquitoes Gear up like the pros Choose the right gear for your next camping adventure Choosing your tent Sleep under the stars in the perfect tent Stars under the ...