Outdoors Articles & Tips

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How to Choose a Trampoline for Your Home

This guide covers outdoor trampoline types (round, rectangular, etc.), key factors like size, weight limit, safety features, price range, and more.

August 09, 20228 min read 69 views

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How Columbia Sportswear’s Omni-Shade™ Technology Works: UPF Clothing

Learn how Columbia Sportswear’s Omni-Shade™ Technology UPF Clothing can help keep you safe while having fun in the sun!

June 21, 202210 min read 287 views

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Grill Vs Smoker Vs Griddle: Which is Right for You?

This guide gives the rundown for grills, smokers, and griddles to help you decide which is the right outdoor cooking setup for you and your family.

June 06, 202210 min read 172 views

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The Benefits of Cooking with a Pizza Oven

Prepare the perfect pizza with the benefits of an outdoor pizza oven. Follow our tips on cooking with a pizza oven at Academy Sports + Outdoors.

May 13, 202210 min read 23 views

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2025 Father’s Day Gift Guide: Golfing, Grilling, Fishing, + More

There are many different gifts you can get your dad for Father’s Day. This guide will help you find the perfect gift for your dad at Academy Sports + Outdoors.

May 03, 202210 min read 725 views

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Outdoor Grilling Tips with Matt Pittman

From preparation, tools, and heat source control to seasoning your meats, Matt Pittman shares his best outdoor grilling tips to improve your next BBQ cookout.

April 28, 202210 min read 211 views

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Expert Advice Page - Crawfish Boil Tips

Mudbugs. Crawdads. Freshwater lobsters. Crawfish have many names, but here in the South we call them mostly “Delicious!”

April 21, 20229 views

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Crawfish Boil Prep: How to Buy + Store Live Crawfish

So, how do you buy the best crawfish for a boil? Fresh is the key: always buy live crawfish and have them delivered as close to your crawfish boil as possible.

February 28, 20223 min read 445 views

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The Best Boots for Outdoor Work

When it is time to set up the scaffolds, get in the trenches and operate some heavy machinery, you need to optimize your safety on the construction site.

February 08, 20225 min read 17 views

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Christmas Holiday Recipes with Jess Pryles

Make this holiday season a delicious one! Hardcore Carnivore's Jess Pryles shares amazing and easy holiday recipes that family and friends will love.

December 21, 20214 min read 4 views

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Up Close with Redfield Binoculars

With over 100 years of innovation built-in, Redfield Binoculars are the ideal multipurpose binoculars for hunters, shooters, and outdoor enthusiasts.

December 02, 20216 min read 36 views

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Thanksgiving Holiday Recipes with Jess Pryles

Hardcore Carnivore’s Jess Pryles shares two recipes for Thanksgiving dinner: a cornbread stuffing recipe and a Thanksgiving leftover recipe for after.

November 23, 20215 min read 1 views

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