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Spring 2010
FEATURES
Cover Story: MBRP Inc. ............................................................................. 9
New Jeeps ........................................................................................................ 12 Page 24
Truck review ................................................................................................. 14
SUV Reviews .................................................................................................... 16
Car Reviews ................................................................................................... 24
Tanner 4x4 .................................................................................................... 28 Page 34
Outdoors Insurance .............................................................................. 38
DiabloSport ................................................................................................... 40
Throttle Down Kustoms ...................................................................... 64

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Departments
New Products............................................. 42
Industry News ...........................................54
Ask the Expert............................................63 Outdoor section
The Great Outdoors .......................34
2 W W W. S P O R T S M A N S G E A R M A G . C O M
Editor’s Letter
Greetings Readers!
I hope you all are as excited to see some warmer temperatures as we at Sportsmans Gear magazine are. The different
seasons make us appreciate each one a little more when they disappear in their cycle of life.
With warmer temperatures comes fun-loving recreation like open air Jeep wrangling, fishing, and hiking...all the outdoor
things that make life worth living, right? On June 5, 2010, American Hiking Society and outdoor enthusiasts across the
country will celebrate the 18th annual National Trails Day® (NTD), a long-standing celebration of America’s magnificent trail
system and its countless supporters and volunteers. More than 1,500 events will take place around the country including trail
maintenance, hiking, paddling, biking, horseback riding, bird watching, running and trail celebrations.
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W W W. S P O R T S M A N S G E A R M A G . C O M 9
New Jeeps
Three New Jeep® Brand Products for 2010

Broadens Vehicle Lineup
Renegade
New Jeep® vehicles that appeared
at 2010 New York International Auto
Show
T
he Jeep® brand is broadening its
vehicle lineup with the introduction
of three new rugged, versatile and
innovative vehicles that deliver classic
Jeep design and capability.
•Liberty Renegade boasts classic
Jeep® design, a premium, rugged appear-
ance and numerous standard features
that deliver renowned Jeep capability
•Liberty Renegade positioned between
Sport and Limited models; available in
Jeep showrooms first quarter 2010 lineup is expanded with unique limited- The new Jeep Liberty Renegade and
•Jeep Wrangler Islander theme returns edition models – Jeep Wrangler Islander Jeep Wrangler Islander edition are now
after 20-year hiatus, delivering unique and Jeep Wrangler Mountain – that deliv- available in Jeep showrooms. The Jeep
fun-and-freedom package; available in er high-impact visual appeal with outdoor Wrangler Mountain edition will be avail-
Jeep showrooms first quarter 2010 fun-and-freedom themes. able in the second quarter of 2010.
•Available second quarter 2010, “While clearly appealing to our core
Jeep Wrangler Mountain edition boasts customers, these three new Jeep models Jeep Liberty Renegade
rugged outdoor theme, with 32-inch tires will attract new customers to the Jeep The “Renegade” name returns to the
and unique wheel, grille and bumper dealer showroom,” said Mike Manley, Jeep lineup for 2010. First used in 1964
appliqués President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler on the inside door opening of the Jeep
•Limited-edition Islander and Mountain Group LLC. “The new Liberty Renegade Wagoneer, the Renegade has always rep-
packages available on two-door Jeep delivers renowned Jeep capability and resented the rebellious heart and soul of
Wrangler and four-door Jeep Wrangler an array of standard features in a stun- the Jeep brand.
Unlimited 4x4 models ning new rugged, premium design, while Positioned between Liberty’s Sport
The new 2010 Jeep Liberty Renegade both Wrangler models expand the iconic and Limited models, the new Jeep Liberty
boasts a new premium, rugged appear- anchor of the Jeep brand with unique, Renegade expands the Jeep Liberty line-
ance with standard class-leading capa- limited-edition versions that consumers up, delivering renowned capability – high-
bility features, while the Jeep Wrangler have told us they want.” lighted by Jeep’s Selec-Trac® II full-time,
shift-on-the-fly, active four-wheel-drive
system – in a unique, premium and rug-
ged new design.
Jeep Liberty Renegade is offered in a
new, Renegade-exclusive Salsa Red Pearl
Coat exterior, as well as Natural Green
Liberty Pearl Coat, Deep Water Blue Pearl Coat,
Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat, Brilliant
Black Crystal Pearl Coat and Stone White
Clear Coat.
Standard Liberty Renegade exterior
features include painted Mineral Gray
Keystone 16-inch wheels that wear new,
rugged all-terrain P235/70R16 outline
white letter (OWL); dark neutral metallic
wheel flares, lower side sills, front and
rear fascia, body side moldings and rear
license plate bar; black headlamp bezel;
Argent Silver accent on the lower fascia
New Jeeps
The Jeep Wrangler Mountain edition is

Islander based on the Wrangler Sport S package,
and is available on Wrangler and Wrangler
Unlimited 4x4 models.
Exterior features include a unique
“Mountain” decal on the hood with lati-
tude and longitude coordinates that rep-
resent an actual location relating to the
“Mountain” theme of the vehicle; painted
high-gloss Mineral Gray 17-inch Moab
wheels, grille and bumper appliqués;
tubular side steps; 32-inch tires; black tail
lamp guards; and a fuel-filler door from
Mopar.
Available exterior colors include Rescue
Green Metallic Clear Coat, Brilliant Black
appliqué and roof rack; Satin Black vinyl rpm and 235 lb.-ft. (319 N•m) of torque @ Crystal Pearl Coat and Deep Water Blue
hood graphics; deep-tint glass; fog lamps; 4,000 rpm. Pearl Coat.
skid plates and tow hooks. All Jeep Liberty models offer custom- Interior features include an embossed
Inside, standard appointments ers an “only-in-a-Jeep” open-air experi- seat insert with embroidered “Mountain
include new premium cloth seats; leath- ence, courtesy of Jeep’s industry-exclu- logo,” and anodized graphite heating, ven-
er-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob, sive Sky Slider™ full-length open-canvas tilation and air conditioning (HVAC) rings.
instrument panel grab handle and park- roof. The Jeep Wrangler Mountain option
brake boot; new driftwood accent bezels; package will be available at a U.S.
leather-wrapped center console and Jeep Wrangler Islander Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of
soft-door armrests; premium Electronic After more than 20 years, the unique $1,820.
Vehicle Information Center (EVIC); cruise Islander theme returns to Jeep.
control; security alarm; rear cargo cover The limited-edition Jeep Wrangler Jeep Brand
and steering-wheel-mounted radio con- Islander is available on Wrangler and Built on nearly 70 years of legendary
trols. Wrangler Unlimited 4x4 models. Based on heritage, Jeep is the authentic SUV with
Jeep Liberty Renegade’s standard the Wrangler Sport model, the Islander’s class-leading capability, craftsmanship and
Selec-Trac II active four-wheel-drive sys- unique beach theme conveys open-air fun versatility for people who seek extraordi-
tem offers customers the benefit of a at first and every glance. nary journeys. The Jeep brand delivers an
fully electronic two-speed active transfer Jeep Wrangler Islander is featured open invitation to live life to the fullest by
case and Brake-traction Control System in unique Surf Blue Pearl Coat, and is offering a full line of vehicles that continue
(BTCS). It instantly anticipates wheel slip also available in Stone White Clear Coat, to provide owners with a sense of security
and redirects torque accordingly, which Bright Sliver Metallic Clear Coat and to handle any journey with confidence.
is ideal for off-roading or when driving in Brilliant Black Crystal Clear Coat. “The Jeep brand’s legendary heritage
inclement weather. Other exterior features include an has made it one of the most recognized
This premium system offers a “4WD Islander “Jeep Tiki” decal on the hood brands in the world,” said Mike Manley,
Auto” mode that is ideal for full-time driv- with latitude and longitude coordinates President and CEO – Jeep Brand, Chrysler
ing. When in 4WD Auto mode, the system that represent an actual location relating Group LLC. “No other automotive brand
uses vehicle sensors to adjust and redi- to the “Islander” theme of the vehicle, today can say that it has consistently pro-
rect torque between front and rear axles black side steps and popular Moab 17- vided owners with a sense of freedom and
based on real-time driving conditions, inch wheels shod with 32-inch tires. adventure with the right mix of vehicles
providing the vehicle with responsive Inside, Islander’s seats are Dark Gray to safely take them where they want to
tractive performance. with Surf Blue inserts, blue stitching and go, whether it’s closer to nature and the
For added capability when traversing an embroidered Islander “Jeep Tiki” logo outdoors, or maneuvering through city and
steep grades, rough terrain or extremely adorning the seat back. Blue stitching also suburbs.”
poor traction surfaces, the transfer case has been added to the leather-wrapped The Jeep vehicle lineup includes
includes a “4WD Low” mode. This sec- steering wheel, with Mopar® rubber floor Commander, Compass, Grand Cherokee,
ond-speed gear multiplies engine torque mats completing the beach theme. Liberty, Patriot, Wrangler and Wrangler
2.72 times and locks the clutch pack for T h e J e e p Wr a n g l e r I s l a n d e r Unlimited. To meet consumer demand
maximum traction. option package is available at a U.S. around the world, all seven Jeep models
Electric shifting between 2WD, 4WD Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price are sold outside North America – and all
Auto and 4WD Low is accomplished with (MSRP) of $1,120. are available in right-hand drive versions
a console-mounted switch. A push-pin and with gasoline and diesel powertrain
button is used to shift to Neutral mode. Jeep Wrangler Mountain options. Chrysler Group LLC sells and
A 3.7-liter V-6 engine is standard on Further expanding the iconic Wrangler services vehicles in approximately 120
all Jeep Liberty models, including the brand’s reach, Jeep delivers another high- countries around the world. SG
new Renegade. The 3.7-liter engine pro- impact, limited-edition model with the
duces 210 horsepower (157 kW) @ 5,200 Jeep Wrangler Mountain edition.
Trucks
2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab

Continues Class - 3 Dominance
L
oaded with premium power providing versatility for virtually any upfit rpm and 610 lb.-ft. of torque (827 N•m) at
and performance, the 2010 application. 1,600 rpm
Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis con- Available in two trim lines – ST and •Standard Gross Combined Weight
tinues to dominate the Class 3 SLT – the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Rating (GCWR) is a class-leading 24,000
chassis cab segment. Cab’s lineup consists of 4x2, 4x4, dual- lbs.
With the powerful Cummins Turbo rear-wheel, regular and Quad Cab® •Class-leading Brakes
Diesel engine and an upfit-friendly com- models. •All chassis components below top of
mercial-grade chassis, the 2010 Dodge The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis frame surface (segment exclusive)
Ram 3500 Chassis Cab is the ultimate Cab comes standard with the legendary •Best-in-class frame-steel strength
work truck for the commercial customer Cummins diesel which delivers 305 horse- (50,000-psi steel strength)
looking for a powerful, capable and ver- power (227 kW) at 2,900 rpm and 610 lb.- •Largest-in-class standard 52-gallon
satile performance vehicle. ft. of torque (827 N•m) at 1,600 rpm. fuel tank
The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis The 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab •Standard exhaust-brake system with
Cab boasts numerous class-leading attri- offers a heavy-duty AISIN six-speed auto- Cummins diesel
butes including best-in-class frame steel matic transmission with Power Take-Off
strength (50,000-psi steel strength), larg- (PTO) capability and a six-speed man- Segment’s most upfit-friendly chassis
est standard fuel tank (52 gallons) and ual transmission with PTO capability. cab delivers commercial performance
a segment-exclusive standard exhaust Dodge offers a factory-installed exhaust and capability
brake. brake that contributes to both safety and •Industry-standard 34-inch rail spacing
Communicating a distinctively bold extended brake-pad life. The 2010 Dodge and flat frame rails
and powerful statement, the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab has an extended •Bold, Dodge Ram design combined
Ram 3500 Chassis Cab’s design combines driving range due to its best-in-class stan- with an enhanced commercial-grade chas-
commercial vigor and unmatched versa- dard 52-gallon fuel tank. sis provides versatility for virtually any
tility with unique upfit-friendly enhance- upfit application
ments to provide a streamlined assembly 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab •Upfit-friendly design enables a stream-
process that reduces costs for upfitters, AT A GLANCE lined assembly process that reduces costs
second-stage manufacturers and custom- Powerhouse powertrain package for for upfitters, second-stage manufacturers
ers. another Dodge Ram with class-leading and customers SG
Two cab-axle lengths of 60 and 84 inch- attributes
es are available. All chassis components •6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel gener-
are below the top of the frame surface, ates 305 horsepower (227 kW) at 2,900
SUVs
2010 Cadillac: All-New SRX Crossover and CTS Sport
Wagon Target New Priorities of Luxury Buyers
C adillac launches two vehi-

cles for 2010 that add new
dimensions to the luxury
marketplace, while fea-
turing Cadillac’s signatures of dramatic
design and technology. The completely
new SRX crossover enters one of the lux-
The new SRX is aimed at bringing more
emotion to the previously conservative
luxury crossover category, which now
accounts for nearly a quarter of the total
luxury market in the United States. An
advanced all-wheel-drive system created
for the new SRX transfers torque front-to-
wagon. It is a progressive take on the
classic wagon body style that delivers
significant functionality and fuel
efficiency, including up to an estimated
28 mpg highway. Essentially the same
size as the acclaimed CTS sport sedan
on the outside, it nearly doubles cargo
ury market’s largest and strongest seg- back and also laterally on the rear axle for carrying capacity, with 25 cubic feet (720
ments, offering a more dynamic alterna- superior traction and control on slippery liters) of space behind the rear seats and
tive. The CTS Sport Wagon is also new surfaces, and responsive handling on dry 53.4 cubic feet (1,523 liters) with the rear
for 2010, expanding the CTS lineup with a pavement. seat folded.
cutting-edge design and much more space The CTS Sport Wagon is Cadillac’s
and utility than its sedan counterpart. first-ever North American
The completely redesigned SRX has
a dramatic design inside and out, with
more efficient engine choices offered
on a new luxury crossover architecture.
The midsize SRX’s advanced V-6 engines
are the smallest-displacement
engines Cadillac offers in North
America. A new, 3.0L direct
injected V-6 engine is stan-
dard and a new, 2.8L tur-
bocharged V-6 is optional.
Both employ advanced
technology that helps pro-
duce strong performance
that is typical of larger-dis-
placement engines, but with SRX
greater fuel economy and
lower emissions.
CTS Sport
SUVs
Unrivalled Capability and Dynamics from the 2010
Range Rover Sport
T he new 2010 Range Rover

S p o r t i s L a n d R o v e r ’s
“sports tourer” model.
Significant improvements
have been made to driving dynamics to
enhance the ride on-road and updates
have been made for increased off-road
damping, new brakes and updates to the
Terrain ResponseTM system, bringing
even greater breadth of capability.
•Cutting edge technologies including
available surround camera system with
tow assist, and a high beam assist option.
“The Range Rover Sport’s perfor-
naturally aspirated and LR-V8 5.0-liter
Supercharged, enhanced levels of inte-
rior craftsmanship and refinement, and
significant improvements to both on-road
and off-road driving dynamics.
A comprehensive program of chassis
system modifications has transformed
ability. The Range Rover Sport will be on mance, ride and handling have been the Range Rover Sport’s on-road dynam-
sale in early September with HSE starting transformed with the introduction of ics, while also delivering a substantial
at $60,495 and Supercharged starting at new engines, transmission and chassis improvement in its off-road capabilities.
$74, 195 (prices include $850 destination systems. Combine these enhancements The introduction of new systems such
and delivery charge). New additions for with the contemporary style and luxury as Adaptive Dynamics, working in con-
2010 are: of the revised interior, and it's clear that junction with existing Dynamic Response
•All-new efficient and powerful LR-V8 the Range Rover Sport remains the only on Supercharged models, and the addition
engines. choice as the quintessential SUV sports of the road-focused Dynamic program
•LR-V8 5.0 liter Supercharged – 510 tourer,” says Phil Popham, Land Rover to the Terrain ResponseTM system help
bhp and 461 lb/ft torque. Managing Director. enhance agility and ride quality. Further
•5.0-liter V8 naturally aspirated – 375 The Range Rover Sport reaffirms its improvements to the Terrain ResponseTM
bhp and 375 lb/ft torque. status as the most exciting and dynamic system ensure that off-road capability is
•Striking exterior design changes cre- member of the Land Rover range with a kept at the expected class-leading level.
ate a more stylish and sporting look. comprehensive package of engineering The Range Rover Sport’s stylish,
•Redesigned interior bringing new lev- and design changes for the 2010 model muscular exterior has been updated to
els of refinement and craftsmanship. year. The vehicle’s stylish new appear- provide a cleaner, more sculpted feel.
•Steering wheel with paddle-shift gear ance signals the transformation under Striking signature LED headlamps
change on Supercharged model. the skin, which includes two powerful combine with a new two-bar grille, front
•Chassis refinements including active and efficient new engines - the LR-V8 bumpers and fenders to create a more
SUVs
sporting and aerodynamic stance. At the rear, new light clusters

and a revised bumper design mirror the smoother front-end.
The interior has been comprehensively redesigned, using
higher quality materials, soft-touch finishes and superior crafts-
manship to create a premium environment which is truly worthy
of the Range Rover brand.
New Engines Deliver Exceptional Performance and

Refinement
The most significant changes on the 2010 Range Rover Sport
are to its powertrains. The vehicle benefits from two powerful
new engines: 510bhp LR-V8 5.0-liter supercharged and a 375bhp
LR-V8 5.0 liter naturally aspirated engine.
The LR-V8 engines are all-new and designed by the Jaguar
Land Rover powertrain team using an impressive collection
of state-of-the-art technologies. They were developed with an
emphasis on delivering a smooth, refined and responsive perfor-
mance, without a corresponding increase in fuel consumption.
Both meet the stringent ULEV2 emissions standards.
“We have given the Range Rover Sport two truly state-of-
the-art new powertrains. Each engine – whether supercharged
or naturally aspirated – delivers outstanding performance and
refinement.” -- Ron Lee, Group Chief Engineer, Powertrain.
The performance of the all-new naturally aspirated LR-V8 is
now a virtual-match for the outgoing 4.2L supercharged engine
The new, naturally-aspirated vehicle completes the 0-60 mph
sprint in 7.2 seconds (just 0.1 seconds off the pace of the outgo-
ing supercharged unit). For those who want the ultimate per-
formance Range Rover Sport, there is now the all-new LR-V8
5.0L Supercharged, which is propelled from rest to 60 mph in an
impressive 5.9 seconds.
The engines were developed in conjunction with Jaguar - the
first time engines have been designed from the outset with the
requirements of both brands in mind. Shared primary objectives
included the highest possible torque and fast response from low
revs.
Although the basic engine architecture is the same for each
brand, Land Rover engine requirements differ to satisfy demand-
ing all-terrain needs. For example, they feature a deeper sump
to accommodate the extreme tilting angles that Range Rover
Sport may be subjected to off-road. In addition, belt drives are
waterproofed, as are the alternator, air conditioning compressor,
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2010 Dodge Grand Caravan—Unsurpassed Fuel
Economy, Loaded With Innovation
to Dodge and Chrysler minivans, offering
a variety of seating options without com-
promising in-floor storage space
•Swivel ’n Go is a unique seating and
storage system that offers in-floor cargo
bins of the Stow ’n Go seating system com-
bined with second-row quad chairs that
rotate 180 degrees to face forward or rear-
ward, and a stowable center table that
installs between second- and third-row
seats
•Integrated child booster seats lift chil-
dren to the adult-belted zone (available
with the Swivel ’n Go seating system)
•The Stow ’n Go seating and stor-
age system is still an industry exclusive
available only on Chrysler and Dodge
minivans. These are the only minivans to
offer fold-in-the-floor second-row seating
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(without the need to remove the seats)
and fold-in-the-floor third-row seats
odge Grand Caravan con- transmission provide 2010 Dodge Dodge Grand Caravan is a “family room
tinues to set the mark minivans with efficient dynamics. on wheels” with its fun features, practical
in the vibrant minivan A 4.0-liter V-6 aluminum engine offers comforts and pleasant driving experience
s e g m e n t . Wi t h m o r e unsurpassed fuel economy and the •Fun features include the Swivel
than 25 years of minivan-first innova- minivan-segment’s best combination of ’n Go seating system, a nine-inch dual
tions including the segment’s only Stow horsepower (251 hp / 189 kW) and torque DVD system with swiveling third row
‘n Go® and Swivel ’n Go™ seating and (259 ft.-lb. / 350 N•m). With an EPA fuel that plays different media at the same
storage systems, SIRIUS Backseat TV™ economy rating of 17 mpg city and 25 time, SIRIUS Backseat TV,™ and SIRIUS
with Nickelodeon, Disney Channel and mpg highway, the powerful 4.0-liter Satellite Radio, iPod® Control, surround
Cartoon Network Mobile and rear-seat engine gives customers the fuel economy sound, Uconnect™ Navigation with 30-
dual-DVD entertainment—the 2010 they want and the power they expect. gigabyte hard drive and real-time traffic
Dodge Grand Caravan is a family room Paired with 17-inch aluminum wheels and monitoring, six LED pinpoint reading
on wheels. a sport-tuned suspension, the 2010 Dodge lamps, ambient halo lighting, a removable,
A minivan-first innovation, and an Grand Caravan offers a spirited driving sliding center console and removable
exclusive in the segment is the Swivel ’n experience. flashlight in the tailgate
Go™ seating and storage system. Swivel •Practical comfort features include
’n Go features second-row seats that Dodge Grand Caravan at a Glance the Stow ’n Go seating and storage sys-
swivel 180 degrees to face the third row, a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan offers value, tem, heated first- and second-row cloth or
removable table that installs between the versatility and functionality with leading leather seats, remote start, second- and
two rows, in-floor covered storage bins innovation in the minivan segment third-row sunshades, an umbrella hold-
and fold-in-the-floor third-row seating. •Minivan-first Blind-spot Monitoring er next to the driver’s seat, removable,
Integrated child booster seats and a mini- system (BSM) warns the driver of unseen dishwasher-safe cup holders, second-row
van-first dual nine-inch rear DVD enter- vehicles when changing lanes via an audi- power windows and third-row power-
tainment system with swiveling third-row ble chime and a visible icon on exterior folding seats
monitor and SIRIUS Backseat TV™ are mirrors •An available six-speed transmission,
also available with Swivel ’n Go. •Minivan-first Rear Cross Path system 17-inch, 5-spoke aluminum wheels with
Dodge Grand Caravan continues to be (RCP) aids drivers any time the vehicle sport-tuned suspension and a 4.0-liter V-
the only vehicle in the segment to feature is in Reverse and warns the driver if any 6 engine option offers a spirited driving
Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) and Rear traffic is moving toward the vehicle via an experience
Cross Path (RCP) accident-avoidance audible chime and a visible icon on out- •Dodge Grand Caravan offers more
safety systems. BSM detects a possible side mirrors than 40 safety features including seg-
unseen vehicle when changing lanes. RCP •With its athletic, yet contemporary ment-first BSM and RCP accident-avoid-
aids the driver any time the vehicle is in interior and exterior design, two unique ance systems, all-row side-curtain air
Reverse and warns if any traffic is moving seating and storage options, and clever bags, ParkSense® rear-park assist sys-
toward the vehicle. Both systems utilize interior features, Dodge Grand Caravan is tem(1) and ParkView™ rear back-up
dual ultra-wideband radar sensors that a “family room on wheels”—a vehicle that camera and Electronic Stability Control
notify the driver via an audible chime and offers the ultimate flexibility and utility for (ESC)
a visible icon on exterior mirrors. active lifestyles (1) Denotes most stationary obstacles.
Best-in-class aerodynamics and The Swivel ’n Go™ and Stow ’n Go® As with all electronically controlled sys-
a minivan-first six-speed automatic seating and storage systems are exclusive tems, care is advised. SG
Cars
2010 KIA FORTE

– The Complete Package
A vehicle perfect for the

times with a seamless
blend of style, value, safe-
ty features and comfort,
the all-new 2010 Kia Forte compact sedan
is the latest addition to the Kia Motors
America (KMA) line-up and yet another
and an uncluttered rear fascia, with SX
models adding a silver-finished exhaust
tip. Offering a more athletic profile, the
SX trim comes with 17-inch alloy wheels
paired with P215/45R17-sized tires.
Smooth and Seamless Ride

keeping with the energetic essence of
the SX model line, a performance-tuned
suspension gives the chassis a firmer feel
and responsiveness resulting in a more
spirited ride. The SX model also features
larger front brakes for improved stopping
capabilities.
recent model launched under the brand’s With a wheelbase of 104.3 inches, an
aggressive design-focused transforma- overall length of 178.3 inches, an overall Modern and High-Tech Interior
tion. Forte is truly the first of its kind, width of 69.9 inches and overall height With one of the roomiest interiors in
offering an impressive and never-before- of 57.5 inches, Forte offers comfortable the segment, Forte boasts a spacious 96.8
seen combination of advanced technol- seating for up to five passengers. The cubic feet of passenger volume, while
ogy, safety and convenience features as Kia-engineered body achieves high tor- driver and passengers have an impres-
standard on a compact sedan. sional stiffness giving Forte taut, responsive 40.0 inches of headroom and 43.3
sive handling, a smoother ride quality and inches of legroom in the front seats and
Dynamic Exterior Styling greater refinement than its competitors, 37.8 inches of headroom and 35.0 inches
With aggressive design cues, the Forte with a specially tuned, Kia-developed sus- of legroom in the rear seats. Forte’s trunk
firmly establishes itself as a strong con- pension adjusted perfectly for responsive also offers a best-in-class 14.7 cubic feet
tender against the competition. Sporting handling on S-turn laden roads. Additional of cargo space, perfect for luggage and
a bold look set apart by crisp lines, refinements are fitted throughout Forte to weekend getaways or around-town gro-
swept-back headlamps and a sleek pro- help ensure a comfortable ride with good cery shopping.
file, Forte’s wide, stable stance conveys noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) Capitalizing on its spacious interior,
motion while cruising the highway or reduction qualities. Forte makes every effort to incorporate
parked in the driveway. Available in three Forte’s front-wheel-drive unibody style and function, starting with a crisp,
trim levels (LX, EX and SX), Forte offers structure employs an independent front high-visibility center stack and a driver-
a sleek, sophisticated design. suspension with MacPherson struts and oriented three-gauge instrument cluster
From the front and side, Forte proj- a stabilizer bar and a torsion beam rear exuding a stylish red glow. Forte contin-
ects a clean and assertive presence with suspension with struts and coil springs. ues to pamper its riders with a host of
sweeping window arches, smooth fender This combination helps provide the opti- interior features, starting with comfort-
flairs and body-color side mirrors. Turn mal balance of handling and comfort. An able, nicely appointed full cloth seats. A
signal indicators are integrated into the engine-speed-sensitive, power-assisted six-way adjustable driver’s seat, tilt steer-
side mirrors on EX and SX trims, adding rack-and-pinion steering system adds the ing column, rear defroster and dual 12-
to its upscale appearance. The tasteful finishing touch for precise handling by volt power outlets in the center console
design cues are effortlessly streamlined to providing the most advantageous amount are driver- and passenger-conscious luxu-
the rear with angled wrapped tail lamps of assist for varying road conditions. In ries standard on every vehicle.
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the five-speed manual or four-speed auto- Industry-Leading Warranty
matic transmissions, while the 2.4-liter Like all Kia models, Forte is covered
engine turns out a notable 22/32 mpg by a comprehensive warranty program,
when paired with the six-speed manual which offers unprecedented consumer
and 23/31 with the five-speed automatic. protection. Included in this program are
The optional Fuel Economy Package, a 10-year or 100,000-mile limited power-
available on the EX model with the 2.0- train warranty, a five-year or 60,000-mile
liter powerplant, includes the five-speed limited basic warranty, and a five-year or
automatic transmission, Motor Drive 100,000-mile anti-perforation warranty. A
Power Steering (MDPS), “smart” alterna- five-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance
tor, silica tires and aero enhancements. plan is also part of the comprehensive
These improvements result in 27/36 mpg coverage program.
and a class-leading combined fuel econo-
my of 30 mpg.
Class-Leading Safety Features

Forte offers a class-leading level of stan-
dard safety equipment, with features such
as front active headrests, dual advanced
front airbags, front seat-mounted and side
curtain airbags, full-length side curtain
airbags, side impact door beams, front
and rear crumple zones, four-wheel disc
brakes with an Antilock Brake System
(ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD) and a Brake Assist System (BAS),
Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a
Traction Control System (TCS) and a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Lively Performance and Power

Forte LX and EX are powered by a
2.0-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine, pro-
ducing a class-leading 156 horsepower¹
and 144 pound-feet of torque, that fea-
tures Continuously Variable Valve Timing
(CVVT) and multi-port electronic fuel
injection, both of which provide for great-
er performance and fuel economy. The SX
features an upgraded 2.4-liter inline four-
cylinder engine, also with CVVT, which
delivers 173 horsepower² – more power-
ful and with better fuel economy than the
Mazda3s and Corolla XRS.
Four transmission options are offered
for the 2010 Forte: a standard five-speed
manual transmission or an optional elec-
tronically controlled four-speed automat-
ic transmission (LX and EX models). The
SX model features a standard six-speed
manual transmission and an optional
five-speed automatic transmission with
Sportmatic™.
Offering impressive fuel economy, the
2.0-liter engine offers a competitive 25/34
mpg (city/highway) when mated to either
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2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF: Simply Put

– the Best Golf of all Times that once
again sets New Standards for its Class
F or 2010, the venerable Volkswagen Golf is ready to

stand out yet again—sporting fresh, dynamic styl-
ing inside and out. The Golf, now in its sixth gener-
ation, will be available with the highly anticipated,
athletic yet extremely fuel efficient, TDI clean diesel engine.
Available in both two and four-door models, the new Golf car-
ries the Volkswagen brand heritage into overdrive with proven,
Running lights are blended into the lower rear bumper which
adds a blacked out insert and a cutout for a pair of exhaust tips.
Engine and Transmission

The 2010 Golf will be available with the choice of two engines,
customers can choose a 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder gasoline
engine, or the 50-state compliant, 2.0-liter four-cylinder clean
German-engineered performance and refinement at affordable diesel TDI engine.
starting prices. The new Golf starts at $17,490 for the two-door The standard 2.5L engine puts out a very usable 170 horsepow-
model, and $19,190 for the four-door version. Several options are er at 5,700 rpm, and a potent 177 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,250 rpm.
available to make the 2010 Golf a perfect choice for those con- The 2.5L features an aluminum alloy cross flow head with four
sumers who demand a compact car that is equipped to not only valves per cylinder, double overhead camshafts, maintenance-
be functional when called upon, but also looks, drives, and feels free hydraulic lifters, and Motronic® sequential multi-port fuel
fun at the same time. injection.
Having already been honored as the “World Car of the Year,” A five-speed manual transmission comes standard on the two-
the latest generation Golf promises more vigor, better usability door model, and a six-speed automatic gearbox with Tiptronic®
and the best fuel economy of any Golf to date. control is standard on the four-door, which allows drivers to shift
manually with an up or down push of the gear lever. The manual
Exterior transmission with the 2.5L engine results in a quick zero to 60 mph
From the first glance, the 2010 Golf proudly shows off the new time of 7.8 seconds, and rewards drivers with a return of 22 mpg in
“face” of the Volkswagen brand with an all-new front end design the city, and 30 mpg on the highway. Drivers who option their Golf
that includes a wider, double bar grille that blends into angled with the six-speed automatic transmission can enjoy 23 mpg in
halogen headlamps for a sportier visage (High Intensity Gas- city driving and 30 mpg for highway travel, and an 8.1 second run
discharged Xenon headlamps are available as an option on the to 60 mph from a standstill.
TDI model). The body-colored bumper sits above a revised lower For drivers that desire a fuel-sipping compact that emits 25 per-
front fascia featuring a wide-mouthed cooling duct. Crystalline cent less greenhouse gas and achieves more than 30 percent better
oval fog lamps complete the front fascia on TDI models. These fuel economy compared to a similar gasoline engine, the 2010 Golf
elements, combined with the Golf’s wider appearance give the equipped with the 2.0L clean diesel TDI engine is more than up to
hatchback a more commanding road presence. the task. Available in both two-door and four-door models, the Golf
Black window trim and the absence of side moldings keep TDI is marked by its fusion of German-tuned performance and
things simple along the sides, for a cleaner look that remains impressive fuel economy – compliments of an advanced electroni-
pleasing to the eye. Heading to the rear, a hatch spoiler with cally-controlled turbocharger and the electronically-controlled
integrated third brake light sits atop the hatch and is painted to direct injection fuel system. The valve train consists of a single
match the rest of the body while touching on the Golf’s sporty overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder and maintenance-
capabilities. Updated taillights mimic their counterparts from up free hydraulic lifters for added piece of mind. All combined, the
front, and feature integrated clear turn signal and reverse indica- 2.0L powerhouse produces 140 horsepower at 4,000 rpm, and an
tors along the bottom edge. impressive 236 lbs.-ft. of torque between 1,750 and 2,500 rpm.
Cars
To deliver all that power to the road smoothly, a traditional redesigned instrument panel and center console. Chrome trim
six-speed manual transmission comes standard on the clean surrounds the tachometer on the left side, which incorporates an
diesel TDI, and is good for an EPA-estimated 30 mpg during city integrated temperature gauge, and the speedometer on the right,
travel, 41 mpg on the highway, and zero to 60 mph time of 8.6 has an integrated fuel gauge. Located between the black analog
seconds. Drivers can also go for the optional six-speed automatic gauges is a multi-function onboard computer display that provides
Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG®) transmission with Tiptronic, and the driver with key information regarding the selected gear, fuel
have the performance of a manual gearbox with the effortless mileage, odometer, and more.
precision of an automatic transmission. The DSG uses an auto- Up top, a full power sunroof can be ordered on all Golf mod-
mated dual-clutch system that instantly engages and disengages els. The HVAC system controls are handled by a more ergonomic
gears without the need for a driver-activated clutch pedal. A arrangement of knobs and buttons versus the more traditional
computer engages one clutch on the next gear needed, just as dial and button layout, complimenting the different stereo and
the clutch from the previous gear is released. Each resulting shift navigation systems available. Standard on the 2.5L models is an
is quick yet smooth, and lacks the power loss that occurs when eight-speaker AM/FM radio system with single-disc CD player,
using a traditional manual transmission. Tiptronic mode stops MP3 CD readability, and an auxiliary input jack for connecting
the transmission’s automated shifting and instead lets the driver portable media players. All TDI models come standard with
control gear changes by either tapping the gearshift lever up or a touch-screen 8-speaker sound system featuring an AM/FM/
down, or using the shift paddles mounted to the steering wheel. Sirius™ satellite radio, in-dash six-disc CD changer with MP3 CD
With the DSG transmission, the Golf clean diesel TDI models readability, theft deterrence, and an auxiliary input jack.
provide 30 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway, as well as Mobile Device Interface (MDI) is also standard with the TDI
an 8.6 second sprint from zero to 60 mph. model. For audiophiles, the crystal clear 300W Dynaudio Lite
premium sound system is available as an option for TDI models,
Chassis and Suspension while Bluetooth™ connectivity, for hands-free calling with a
The new Golf yearns to be driven and inspires drivers with paired mobile phone, is an option on all 2010 Golf models.
the confidence to do so with the utmost of ease and comfort, The Golf TDI can be ordered with the new touch-screen navi-
whether cruising along the highways, or taking on the twists and gation systemwith a 6.5” high resolution display, integrated 30GB
turns of country roads. At its core is a laser welded unibody con- hard drive (10GB for navigation, 20GB for audio), WMA / MP3
struction that remains stiff and helps keep everything in line as audio CD playback, DVD playback, an SD memory card slot and
the Golf zips along. At the front, a fully independent suspension a 3.5mm auxiliary input jack in the center console. The system
with McPherson struts and an anti-roll bar comes standard on provides both visual and audible commands through the cen-
the 2.5L models, while the TDI models include an updated sport ter console display, as well as the digital display located in the
suspension for improved road-hugging dynamics. Moving to the instrument cluster.
rear, a fully independent four-link arrangement with coil springs,
telescopic shocks and another stabilizer bar keep the Golf agile
yet rider-friendly in most any driving situation.
Steering is enhanced with an electro-mechanical, variably-
assisted, power rack-and-pinion system that, when combined
with a quick ratio, gives an unprecedented level of control and
accuracy in the corners and out on the straights. Bringing the
Golf to a halt are power assisted four wheel disc brakes, with
vented rotors at the front and solid rotors at the rear and the
safety of an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). The advanced brak-
ing system works seamlessly with the car’s Electronic Stability
Program (ESP®) that includes a collection of traction and
safety features such as Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR), Electronic
Differential Lock (EDL), Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA), and
Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD).
Interior
On the inside, the latest Golf carries its refinement through-
out with a variety of stylish additions that will aim to keep
drivers and passengers comfortable and pleased. All models
start out with eight-way manually adjustable sports seats at the
front, which include two-way adjustable lumbar support, and
adjustable head restraints. The rear seats include adjustable
head restraints for all seating positions, a center armrest, and
have 60/40 split folding capability for maximizing cargo space
when needed. Both the front and rear seats come standard with
Volkswagen’s “Me2” cloth fabric. Heated seats are available as an
option on all 2010 Golf models with the cold weather package,
which also adds convenient heated windshield washer nozzles.
At the helm, the updated three-spoke steering wheel features an
embossed center section, and is upgraded to a leather-wrapped
version with multifunction controls on TDI models.
Brushed metallic appearance trim inserts are standard on the
dash and in the door panels of all Golf models, and accent the
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Jaguar Announces an All-New XF

Supercharged Model for the North
American Market
J aguar recently announced

the introduction of the 2010
Jaguar XF Supercharged, the
fourth and newest member
of its acclaimed XF lineup. The vehicle,
a mid-year release, is powered by a 470
hp version of the 5.0-liter supercharged
At-A-Glance Highlights –
•5.0-liter Supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III
engine with 470hp (a 12% increase over
the 4.2-liter 2009MY supercharged XF)
and 424 lb/ft of torque
•0-60 mph time of 4.9 seconds
•Adaptive Dynamics (the latest in com-
•Upgraded ventilated disc brakes
•Interior features include: contrast
color twin needle stitching on the instru-
ment panel and door top rolls, Jaguar
Suedecloth Premium headlining, Rich
Oak veneer (unique to XF Supercharged
only), 440W Bowers & Wilkins surround
AJ-V8 Gen III engine that debuted at puter controlled continuously variable sound system, HD radio, and heated
last year's Detroit Auto Show. The XF damping) and Active Differential Control steering wheel
Supercharged went on sale in October (electronically controlled rear differen- •Exterior features include: unique
2009, and priced starting at $68,000 MSRP. tial) are standard 20” five triple-spoke Selena-style alloy
“The Jaguar XF Supercharged will wheels, “Supercharged” badging
offer consumers a compelling luxury
sedan choice with benchmark handling
ability and truly memorable perfor-
mance," says Mike O’Driscoll, Managing
Director, Jaguar Cars. "This new luxury
performance XF Supercharged sedan
builds on the tremendous momentum
Jaguar has achieved by introducing beau-
tiful fast cars such as the XK sports car,
the XF and the XKR and XFR models."
on rear trunk lid, quad polished exhaust

tailpipes, and silver-gray painted brake
calipers
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Show in 2007, the XF line has set new
standards for the next generation of lux-
ury sports cars. The XF Supercharged
expands the already highly acclaimed
model line that includes:
•4.2-liter naturally aspirated XF (300
hp) with a $52,000 MSRP
•5.0-liter naturally aspirated XF
Premium (385 hp) with a $57,000 MSRP
•5.0-liter supercharged XF
Supercharged (470 hp) with a $68,000
MSRP
•5.0-liter supercharged XFR (510 hp)
with a $80,000 MSRP
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of motorcycle sidecars in 1922, Jaguar
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world’s premier manufacturers of luxury
sedans and sports cars and with that,
one of the most recognized commercial
brands. The company's vision is simple:
To produce beautiful fast cars that are
desired the world over. The company
operates two manufacturing plants in
the United Kingdom and is fully engaged
in environmental programs, communi-
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such as motorsports. SG
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The Great Outdoors
American Hiking
Society’s National
Trails Day® 2010
“Find Your Happy Place”
on Saturday, June 5th
O
n June 5, 2010, American Hiking Society and
outdoor enthusiasts across the country will
celebrate the 18th annual National Trails
Day® (NTD), a long-standing celebration of
America's magnificent trail system and its
countless supporters and volunteers. More
than 1,500 events will take place around the country including
trail maintenance, hiking, paddling, biking, horseback riding,
bird watching, running and trail celebrations.
Where do you go to find peace and quiet and make your
troubles melt away? Do you bike to a historic site on a rail
trail? Or hike to a mountain vista? Maybe you paddle to a
swimming hole or walk in your local park? The theme for
NTD 2010, Find Your Happy Place ☺, encourages all Americans
to get outside, connect with local hiking clubs, outdoor retail-
ers, local parks and recreation departments or federal land
managing agencies to experience, appreciate and celebrate
the outdoor places that make us happy. "Whether you’re an
avid outdoor adventure seeker or new to our nation’s network
of trails, American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day con-
nects children and adults with nature so all may experience
the joy and happiness that the outdoors elicits in each of us,”
said Greg Miller, American Hiking Society president.
Since 1993, National Trails Day has inspired thousands of
individuals and community groups to take part in activities
that promote healthy living and mental well being, protect
green space, educate youth and adults on the importance of
trails, and instill excitement for the outdoors. Plan now to
host or attend an event in your area. Help others experience
the joy of the outdoors. Find Your Happy Place ☺ on Saturday,
June 5th!
Join American Hiking Society and our sponsors, Nature
Valley, AccuTerra by Intermap, Backpacker Magazine,
Columbia, Fetzer Vineyards and Merrell, and partners REI,
YMCA of the USA, and American Park Network for a National
Trails Day event near you. If your community organization
would like to host an event or to find out more about NTD
2010, contact Heather Sable, Trail Programs Manager, at
hsable@AmericanHiking.org or (800) 972-8608 x 208 or visit
www.AmericanHiking.org.
The Great Outdoors
Founded in 1976, American Hiking Society is the only

national, recreation-based nonprofit organization dedicated
to promoting and protecting America’s hiking trails, their sur-
rounding natural areas and the hiking experience. To learn
more about American Hiking Society and its mission and pro-
grams, visit www.AmericanHiking.org or call (301) 565-6704.
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds
Encourages its Members to Step up their Adoption of Green
Practices
Since the National Association of RV Parks and
Campgrounds launched its “Plan it Green” program three
years ago, more than 100 campgrounds and RV resorts across
the country have made a formal pledge to adopt environmen-
tally friendly practices, while informing their guests of the
benefits of doing the same.
But in an effort to encourage even more parks to par-
ticipate in the program – and to adopt a greater number of
green practices – the Larkspur, Colo.-based campground
association has partnered with the Woodall’s North American
Campground Directory to formally recognize qualifying parks
with a “Green Friendly” icon next to their listings in the
GoCampingAmerica.com and Woodalls.com travel planning
websites as well as the 2011 print edition of the Woodall’s
directory.
“Some parks have adopted environmentally friendly prac-
tices on their own initiative, but many are pledging to adopt
green building and recycling programs with encouragement
The Great Outdoors
from our association,” said Linda Profaizer, president and CEO • Landscaping that uses wood chip, pebble, paved or grass
of the Larkspur, Colo.-based campground association, which paths to decrease soil erosion.
currently recognizes green parks with a “Plan it Green” logo • “Reduce Water Usage” signage for guests around the park.
on their GoCampingAmerica.com listing. The association also • One or more of the following: lighting, heaters and/or
holds an annual awards competition for green parks. coolers with timers.
Profaizer said campgrounds are a natural fit for environmen- • Solar or wind power.
tally friendly initiatives, since most parks are located in scenic • Low flush toilets or waterless urinals.
locations that encourage enjoyment of nature and the outdoors. • Grey water access (if allowed in state).
While parks that participate in the “Plan it Green” program • On-site organic composting.
are required to adopt a minimum of three eco-friendly prac- • Email confirmations rather than paper to minimize paper
tices, such as offering recycling programs for their guests, waste.
planting trees to offset carbon emissions or avoiding the use of • Geothermal heating and cooling.
chemicals that are harmful to the environment, parks that want • A program for frequent tree planting.
to be designated “Green Friendly” through the association’s
partnership with Woodall’s must have at least nine of the fol- “The list of 18 criteria may seem extensive, but several parks
lowing 18 criteria: are already meeting most of these criteria,” Profaizer said.
• Tankless water heaters.
• Motion sensors for lighting in bathrooms and clubhouses. For additional commentary regarding the “Plan it Green”
• Energy efficient light bulbs. program as well as information involving the latest trends in
• Non-toxic, biodegradable cleaning products. campgrounds and RV resorts or for leads on parks in your news
• Water saving showerheads and/or faucets with automatic coverage area, please contact Linda Profaizer at the National
shutoff taps. Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds at (303) 681-0401
• Recycle bins for cans, paper, glass and plastic. and visit the association’s newly revised web site at www.
• Energy saving appliances. GoCampingAmerica.com. SG
• Eco-friendly and “Leave No Trace” tips and education for
guests.
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With his experience as both a sports-
bility coverage for these operations and man and insurance agent in 1990, he
even fewer that insure adventure guides/ established Outdoor Underwriters, Inc.
companies involved in activities such as an insurance agency that offered liability
whitewater rafting, rock or ice climbing, coverage to guides, outfitters, hunting
mountain biking, rappelling, sea kayak- clubs, rod and gun clubs. He merged that
ing, and ATV tours, etc. The owner, Tim agency with OutdoorsInsurance.Com,
Reed, currently represent directly two Inc. in 2002, and continues to offer liabil-
major insurance companies as well as ity, as well as other types of coverage
other insurers on a brokerage basis. and service with the same dedication
and enthusiasm that you provide to your
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your “outdoor” insurance needs? In order to quote your liability, excess
He has been an avid hunter and fisher- liability, property, and equipment with
man since his youth and has been in the expediency, there are necessary appli-
insurance business for over 37 years. cations, forms, and instructions for
He is a Charter and Life Member of the completion right on the web site. There
West Virginia Bowhunters Association are also applications for Directors and
and served in many capacities includ- Officers Liability and Watercraft/Charter
ing President. He is a Regular Member Boat Applications. He also offers the
of the Professional Bowhunters Society PBS Master Policy Commercial General
and also served as a Councilman and its Liability coverage for archery clubs, Call a ‘Sportsman’
President. He is a past member of the
Board of the International Bowhunter
which has its own section. Additionally,
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about ‘Insurance’
Education Foundation and also a mem- 'Understanding Commercial General R. TIM REED,
ber of many clubs and organizations Liability Insurance' and the purpose and P.O. BOX 6336
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THE WAIT IS OVER
elcome to the wonderful 5. SD Card Slot: Support for SD cards 7. Screen buttons 1 and 2: The screen
world of the DiabloSport allows users to have extra data on their buttons allow you to quickly enter menu
Trinity. The DiabloSport Trinity, to load files to and from the functions such as “back” or “edit” when
Trinity is, simply put, Trinity, or put updates on it! prompted on the screen. Button one is
one of the most advanced tuning devic- 6. Trinity Buttons: With the Trinity fac- the button on top, button two is on the
es in the market. With the capability to ing the direction in the picture above, the bottom.
tune, log and record data, display and round circle of buttons on the right are 8. Digital L.E.D.s: These programmable
customize virtual gauges, read and clear names as follows: Up, Down, Left, Right LEDs are designed for use with the vir-
trouble codes, and even compute mul- respectively, and then enter in the center. tual tree function, or as a shift light/gauge
tiple track times, the DiabloSport Trinity These buttons can be used instead of the alarm. These lights can be turned on and
is the answer to all of your EFI tuning touch screen to navigate through menus off in the options menu. SG
needs. Trinity supports all vehicle appli- and select functions.
cations under a single part number which
means you have the option to tune mul-
tiple vehicles with only one Trinity (only
one vehicle can be tuned at any given
time). DiabloSport also offers free online
updates for the life of the product, so if
there is ever an update to the Trinity (new
vehicles, new calibrations, new tunes,
etc.) you can always download it from the
web for free. With a high resolution color
touch screen, state-of- the-art graphics/
GUI, and the ability to customize gauge
layouts, the Trinity enhances the inte-
rior of any vehicle. The Trinity also has
the capability to control/communicate
external devices such as the DiabloSport
Extreme PowerPuck, DiabloSport EGT
Module, and other third party analog
devices.
Let’s start out by explaining the physi-
cal properties of the Trinity.
Knowing Your Trinity

1. The Trinity’s touch Screen: All of
your functions will be accessible from the
Trinity’s touch screen. While the Trinity
also has physical buttons on it, you will
find it is just as easy to touch your screen
as it will be to touch the buttons.
2. Mini USB connection to update
your Trinity: This port will also power it
at your desk!
3. Trinity OBD II Connector: This
allows you to hook the Trinity to your
vehicle for tuning and diagnostic func-
tions.
4. Trinity Analog I/O: For using after-
market sensors such as wide band 02
or EGT in conjunction with your
Trinity.
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New Products
Arrowdynamic Solutions® Each incredibly strong blade is .039” thick, so you are essen-
tially shooting butcher knives! Plus, adding to the Radian broad-
Introduces New Radian™ Broadhead head’s stealth and precision is its unique fluted tip, which ensures
Arrowdynamic Solutions® has quickly earned its reputation maximum damage and bone-crushing penetration upon impact.
for unique, innovative and lethal broadhead solutions with the The broadhead also features incredible structural durabily via its
introduction of its Atom™ and Guillotine™ broadheads. And 7075 T6 aluminum body and its case hardened steel tip (for the
in 2010, the company has embarked on its latest adventure in 125 grain), and a solid titanium tip (for the 100 grain).
broadhead excellence with its all-new Radian™ broadhead — an Like many Arrowdynamic Solutions’ unique broadheads (and
industry first to feature scalpel sharp blades with independent unlike any fixed or mechanical blade on the market), the Radian
compressibility. is field point accurate! Thus, when in flight at any speed it will
The concept of compressible cutting width technology was retain an identical impact point to that of your field point. A
first born with the engineering and design of the Atom broadhead claim that many broadhead manufacturers make, but don’t
— turning the most basic elements of physics into a bowhunter’s deliver.
incredibly accurate and lethal shot. And now, the company has For more information on the company’s full line of advanced,
taken this successful technology and blended it with a razor premium quality products, visit www.arrowds.com.
sharp, super strong cutting width broadhead that delivers supe-
rior penetration no fixed blade design or mechanical broadhead
can match.
No matter how big the animal or thick the hide, the Radian
broadhead will make a clean pass through without picking up
tissue along the way. It features two blades which pivot around a
center axis as well as hind springs that hold the blades in. Each
blade boasts a cutting width of 1 ½” and has the ability to inde-
pendently compress the broadhead (reducing the length to width RadianTM
ratio) as it enters heavy bone. Then, after passing thru, the blades
spring back into place in order to cut through soft tissue vitals.
AtomTM
New Products
Proforce Equipment Dri-Sak™

Keep Your Gear Dry and Secure in
Extreme Environments
Proforce Equipment, exclusive importer of SNUGPAK®
products and importer and distributor of military and out-
door equipment introduce the Dri-Sak™ system to keep
sleeping bags, clothing and other gear dry and out of the
elements. Available in five sizes to accommodate a variety
of gear, the Dri-Sak™ is made of seam-taped nylon featur-
ing a TPU film lamination for the ultimate in waterproof-
ing protection. Dri-Saks are lightweight and have a roll-top
waterproof closure with a durable roll-top buckle keeping
your gear secure and dry. Dri-Saks can be used in conjunction
with any of the Snugpak® backpacks or other manufacturer’s
backpacks. Colors available are Coyote, Black, and Olive.
For more information, please visit www.proforceequipment.
com.
A.R.E. Enhances MX Series Truck A.R.E. is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass truck caps and
hard tonneau covers with more than 500 employees at its ISO-
Cap with Full Walk-In Door 9001:2000-certified manufacturing facilities and a network of
Leading truck cap and tonneau cover manufacturer A.R.E. more than 600 independent authorized dealers. For more infor-
now offers their popular Walk-In Door option on MX Series truck mation, visit www.4are.com.
caps, adding functionality and convenience for today's truck
owners.
The MX Series is a versatile fiberglass truck cap featuring a
mid-high wedge roof design that provides extra headroom and
storage capacity for active lifestyles. The full fiberglass walk-in
rear door eliminates the truck's tailgate, making it ideal for tail-
gate parties, safely loading tall objects and gaining easy access to
your gear. A.R.E. secures the rear door with a standard T-lock to
keep valuables secure.
Additional options on the MX cap include a tilt-down front
window, screen-vented side windows, a compression front boot,
a battery-operated interior light and interior clothes rods.
The MX Series is available for most full, mid-size and mini
trucks with short and long beds. To check availability for your
truck, visit www.4are.com/product/availability.
Featuring high-quality construction, A.R.E.'s fiberglass truck
caps are painted to match the owner's truck using the exact
OEM paint code for a premium appearance. A.R.E. backs its lids
and their painted finished with a limited lifetime
warranty for the life of the pickup truck
they are originally installed on.
New Products
Superchips Announces Release of engine light illumination. Superchips CAI tuning will optimize the
driving performance for the vehicle and CAI (as a system), and in
Three Downloadable Advanced Tuner most instances add significant horsepower and torque. Current
‘Apps’ CAI manufacturers covered by Superchips tuning include Airaid,
Superchips continues to lead the charge with vehicle tuning K&N, AEM, Steeda, BBK, C&L, MMR, JLT, Demolet and S&B.
innovations that matter for consumers. Superchips announces More CAI kit calibrations are being added on a regular basis.
their tuners are now enabled to handle software applications,
commonly known as ‘apps’. Three vehicle tuning software appli- Data Acquisition App
cations are now available, the first of many advanced tuning apps Basic Data Acquisition provides a tuner with data logging
available via Superchips internet update. capabilities including: timed runs, 0 to 40 through 0 to 70 MPH,
Superchips current generation of tuners, five-button Flashpaq last run history, best speed and times history, and 60 foot through
and Cortex, were originally designed with software app capabil- ¼ mile logging. Advanced Data Acquisition provides OBD-II PID
ity in mind making it possible for customers to take advantage (Parameter ID) display support including: air and fuel data, Mass
of new technology advances. The development of new apps is Air Flow rates and temperature, ignition timing, injector fuel
ongoing and will be available to customers via download to their rates, direct sensor information, diagnose faulty sensor, monitor
Superchips tuner allowing for a personalized vehicle experi- fluid temperatures, view powertrain data, engine and transmis-
ence. Applications range from GO-2 Tuning with the capability sion sensor data. Both data acquisition software is FREE to
to tune more than one vehicle at a time to Cold Air Intake Tuning download.
engineered specifically to optimize the performance calibrations The advantages to the customer are endless, from vehicle
together with the CAI kit and vehicle. performance to advanced vehicle data collection. Tom Bennett,
Current applications available are the Superchips exclusive Superchips President explains, “Superchips has always posi-
GO-2 Tuning Application, Cold Air Intake Tuning for popular tioned itself as the company that lets you the consumer tune
Ford and GM models (more vehicles coming soon), and Data your vehicle for how you want to use it whether it is track speed,
Acquisition Application. To get any of the applications a cus- towing or off-road use. The next evolution of that philosophy is
tomer has to update their Flashpaq or Cortex using Superchips personal use applications. The automotive tuner is finally per-
Internet Update software. Apps are available for a nominal fee sonal.”
using Superchips Internet Update computer program. Application Superchips has the number one engine and model coverage in
pricing varies depending on the features and functions of the the industry offering a complete line of hand-held programmers
app. Many popular apps like data acquisition are available free of for most late-model cars, trucks, and SUVs including: Ford, GM,
charge. Chrysler/Dodge, Nissan/Infiniti and Jeep. All Superchips pro-
grammers are available for purchase in retail stores and online
GO-2 Tuning App wherever automotive performance products and accessories are
Superchips GO-2 Tuning Application for Flashpaq and Cortex sold.
is a response to numerous customer requests. There are no other
products on the market today with this capability. GO-2 allows
a customer to tune two vehicles at the same time letting their
existing tuner do all the programming of both vehicles in the
driveway. The application works whether both vehicles are gas,
diesel or one of each. Currently the application is available for
Ford and GM and both vehicles must be from the same OEM
family. Superchips is working on new vehicle applications and
coverage capability for the in-demand application. GO-2 is
currently available for only $199 saving between 40 - 50% off
the price of the second tuner.
Cold Air Intake App

Superchips Cold Air Intake tuning addresses the compat-
ibility issues of adding a Cold Air Intake to today’s late-model
vehicles. Pricing varies based on the exact vehicle, CAI design,
and the sophistication of the tuning for the CAI installed.
Typical CAI problems without CAI tuning include poor drivabil-
ity, loss of power, poor fuel economy, idle surge, and the check
New Products
Gear Up for the 2010 Trout Season

with Deluxe Little Cleo® Kit
Six Pack of Trophy Trout Spoons Hand
Selected By Experts at Acme® Tackle
Company
By bringing together six Acme 1/8-oz. Little Cleo® Spoons in
the most effective and versatile trout producing colors coast to
coast, Acme® Tackle Company has taken the guesswork out of
gearing up for the 2010 trout season.
Acme’s Deluxe Little Cleo Kit (#KT-35) gives anglers all the This is one reason why the largest trout — those on the hunt for
ammo they need to catch big rainbows, browns and brookies in a real mouthful — zero in on and attack this popular metal lure.
a wide variety of waters and under a range of conditions — all in Another big reason for Little Cleo’s success is its enticing,
a handy resealable plastic case. The 1/8-oz. size of this popular erratic action. With its wide, deeply curved body, this spoon
spoon is ideal for light-tackle trolling or casting with ultra light exhibits an exaggerated wobbling action that triggers the preda-
gear when trout get finicky (such as in gin-clear lakes or shal- tory instincts of trout and other freshwater gamefish. This action
low mountain streams). Despite its diminutive size, the unique doesn’t diminish even at ultra-slow retrieve or trolling speeds,
hump-backed shape of the 1/8-oz. Acme Little Cleo provides a making it perfect for times when trout are a little sluggish or
full-bodied profile that helps create the illusion of a fat baitfish. extra wary. Sometimes a slow, stop-and-go retrieve with a Little
Cleo is more than even the toughest-to-fool trout can resist, get-
ting bit when other baits and lures are getting blanked.
With these six Acme Little Cleo colors, trout anglers will be
ready for success in any situation. Life-like Rainbow Trout and
Brown Trout finished Little Cleos are perfect in waters where big
adult trout feast on fry and fingerlings. Acme’s brightly colored
Chartreuse/Orange and Fire Tiger Little Cleo spoons are a great
choice when lake water is stained or creeks are running high and
muddy. This kit also includes Acme Little Cleo spoons in Frog
and Candy, two of the most successful lure colors ever created
for taking trophy trout on the troll. And because Acme uses the
highest quality painted finishes, stainless split rings and needle
sharp treble hooks, these Little Cleos will keep on catching trout
season after season.
To learn more about arming yourself with the Acme Deluxe
Little Cleo Kit this trout season — or the company’s full line of
fish-catching metal lures for fresh and saltwater angling — visit
www.acmetackle.com.
New Products
Wiley X® Eyewear Keeps America’s

Best Anglers on the Fish and Ahead
of the Pack in 2010
In Freshwater or Salt, Top Fishing Pros
See Their Way to Success With Wiley X
Selecting the right vision protection is just as critical as choos-
ing the right lure, line, rod/reel system or presentation. This is
why the members of the elite 2010 Wiley X® Eyewear Fishing
Team turn to the only premium performance sunglass company
whose full line meets the ANSI Z87.1-2003 certification for safety.
World-class anglers like 2009 Bassmaster Classic champion Skeet
Reese, 2007 Classic winner Boyd Duckett or 2010 Classic finalist
Stephen Browning trust Wiley X’s innovative eyewear to protect
their vision on the water and give them an important edge over
the competition.
When these and other Wiley X pros are competing against
each other (and the rest of the field) in a tournament, one may
be ripping a crankbait, another pitching a jig and another work-
ing a topwater bait. There’s one part of fishing, however, where
they all see things the same — through Wiley X lenses. With 100%
polarization and 100% protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays,
Wiley X sunglasses provide these champion anglers with clear,
comfortable vision from blast-off to weigh-in. Wiley works with
its professional angling partners to develop specialized lens
technologies — such as its unique 8-Layer Polarized Blue Mirror/
Green Tint — to increase contrast between varying shades of
green water or submerged vegetation. This improved ability to
“read the bottom” and spot bass relating to weedbeds and struc-
ture is a big advantage for anglers looking to pick a limit on a
tough day. And this holds true whether you’re out to win it all at
the Classic or just earn bragging rights with your buddies.
“Being able to read the bottom contour and spot fish as they
relate to weedbeds, docks or any type of structure is critical to
my style of fishing,” said Californian Skeet Reese, one of the
world’s top B.A.S.S. performers with 11 Bassmaster Classics
under his belt and career winnings of more than $2.1 million.
Reese’s recent angling accomplishments include winning the
2009 Bassmaster Classic and finishing 2nd in the hotly contested
2009 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year race. “I make
my living with my eyes, as much as with my rod and reel, so I
was especially impressed by Wiley X’s advanced level of protec- eyewear to U.S. military forces in action around the world. The
tion,” added Reese. Wiley X is a leading provider of protective OSHA-grade occupational eye protection found in every pair of
shatterproof Wiley X sunglasses is ideal for protecting Reese
and other anglers against the many hazards encountered while
fishing — from airborne debris to low-hanging limbs to flying,
hook-laden lures.
The high-velocity protection, visual acuity and all-day comfort
provided by Wiley X sunglasses play an important role in the
success of other top anglers, as well. Alabama native and peren-
nial B.A.S.S. favorite Boyd Duckett credits Wiley X in part for his
New Products
amazing angling consistency. As 2007 Classic champion, Duckett Lintner and Jeremy Starks make Wiley X an important part of
was among the favorites as he fished in his fourth consecutive their game plan as they battle their way up the B.A.S.S. standings
Classic in 2010. Unfortunately, engine failure on Day 1 virtually against the toughest competition in the world.
eliminated him from contention. Duckett also holds the record Wiley X Eyewear is a key to success for some of the world’s
as single-season B.A.S.S. earnings leader, reeling in $862,000 over best saltwater anglers, as well. Fishing personalities like Mark
one campaign. Davis of the Outdoor Channel’s leading television show BigWater
Wiley X sunglasses also helped Stephen Browning finish in the Adventures and IFA Redfish Tour “hotshot” Joe Crosby both
top 25 in the 2010 Bassmaster Classic, his sixth trip to bass fish- rely on Wiley X for superior protection and the visual edge that
ing’s “Big Show.” The ability to fish hard all day without eyestrain helps them catch more fish. So do top professional guides like
and read the water under constantly changing conditions has Floridians Chris O’Neil and Ryan Rowen, who recently guided an
helped Browning achieve some impressive career stats, includ- angler to an IGFA line class World Record hammerhead shark,
ing 21 Top 10 finishes. or Oregon guide John Garrett, recently featured on ESPN2’s
The 2010 Wiley X Pro Fishing Team includes other top anglers “World’s Greatest Fishing Show” catching giant sturgeon with
who recognize the importance of seeing better and fishing safer. fishing legends Mark Zona and Tommy Sanders.
Top B.A.S.S. anglers like Timmy Horton, Edwin Evers, Jared Top saltwater anglers know that popular Wiley X’s advance
lens technology — such the polarized Emerald Green Mirror/
Amber lenses available in several popular Wiley X models —
gives fishermen the power of high-definition vision. With its 13-
percent light transmission, this lens design enhances underwater
color contrast, helping anglers read the bottom, see shoals of off-
shore baitfish or track the shapes of predatory gamefish as they
cruise over the flats.
“We are very proud of each and every one of these anglers,”
said Wiley X Eyewear President of Sales Myles Freeman, Jr.
“Whether guides or tournament pros, they’ve proven themselves
as leaders in what is one of the toughest, most competitive sports
out there. We look at these top anglers as partners. We provide
them with the protection and superior vision they need to excel.
They provide us with input that helps us continually enhance and
improve our advanced technology,” added Freeman.
For more information on Wiley X Eyewear Fishing Team, or the
company’s full line performance protective eyewear for angling
and other outdoor activities, visit online at www.wileyx.com.
Superlift Releases Chevy/GMC 8-Inch

Lift System
Superlift is now shipping 8-inch lift kits for 2007-current Chevy/
GMC 1500 pickups. Available for 2WD and 4WD Silverados/Sierras,
the Superlift 8-inch kit cleanly makes clearance for 35"-tall tires.
Minor wheelwell trimming clears 37s. The system is compatible with
GM's StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control (ESC). All load-bearing
bracketry is made from laser-cut .25"-thick steel. Full-width control-
arm crossmembers incorporate kicker braces for added strength.
Major front components include replacement iron knuckles and pre-
mium gas-charged struts. The
4WD systems don't require cut-
ting/modifying the differential,
and the OE front axleshafts and
driveshaft are retained.
Rear lift blocks ensure that
factory ride quality and load-
carrying capacity are retained.
Premium Superide replacement
springpacks are one of many
options. For more information,
visit www.superlift.com.
New Products
New Products from Dometic “We’re expanding our portable refrigerator and freezer prod-
ucts in response to increased demand for additional storage
At the 2010 Mid-America Trucking Show, Dometic Group pre-
sented its new super-size refrigerated container boasting a full capacity for food and beverages,” said Lou Siegel, senior vice
29 cu. ft. of interior capacity. The refrigerator, which measures president of Dometic Automotive. “These portables provide the
43 in. wide, 55 in. deep and 39 in. high, is designed to slide into convenience of portability and the sturdiness of permanently
the rear of commercial utility vans, such as the new Ford Transit installed units. Importantly, they are not just evaporative cool-
Connect, or mounted on the bed of a pickup truck. Built-in strap- ers, but DC-powered compressor-driven units with deep freezing
down brackets provide for secure mounting and lifting. capability.”
The unit runs on 12-volt DC or 115-volt AC power and can The top-loading Dometic portables range in capacity from
be operated for up to eight hours on its built-in battery without 1.1 to 3.77 cubic feet (18 to 80 liters) and are designed to fit in
tight spaces, such as between seats or in a side storage locker. A
being connected to the power supply. It uses a robust, powerful
mounting kit is available for fixed installation when desired. The
Danfoss 12- volt compressor. The internal air circulation system
versatile CoolFreeze series units are programmable to serve as
ensures good temperature distribution throughout. A digital ther-
either a refrigerator or deep freezer with temperatures as low as
mostat allows the setpoint to be adjusted from 32-50°F. An opti-
zero F (minus 18 C) with a simple adjustment.
cal temperature alarm reports any deviation from the setpoint.
All CoolFreeze portables are built with rugged and reliable
Other features include an adjustable wire shelf system, inter- DC-powered Danfoss compressors, which provide extraordinary
nal LED lights, double-magnet doorsealing system and a safety performance at minimum power consumption, and reliable, prob-
lock that permits the door to be opened from the inside. lem-free operation at 12/24 volts, even when the unit is tilted. An
“This product will be ideal for companies that deliver food, AC adapter kit is available for operation on 120-volt AC power.
flowers, medical supplies and other products that must be The CoolFreeze series also features a three-stage battery mon-
kept chilled in transit,” said Lou Siegel, senior vice president of itor, which has a low-voltage shutoff to protect against a dead
Dometic Group’s trucking business unit. “We fully expect to see a battery. Other popular features include the automatic quick-chill/
few of these around the parking lots of football stadiums as well. turbo component, which runs the compressor at maximum per-
It’s the ultimate tailgating fridge.” formance until the desired temperature is reached, and a memo-
Also highlighted at this year’s show is the new series of ry function to maintain presets while the system is turned off.
CoolFreeze portable refrigerators/freezers for trucks, augment- For more information about Dometic and their product line,
ing the company’s popular line of installed units. please visit www.DometicTruck.com.
New Products
Darn Tough Socks Vuzix Wrap 310

Darn Tough Vermont, one of the only sock makers entirely Vuzix recently launched the world's first sunglass-style por-
based in the USA, makes their trademark Hike/Trek sock out of table video eyewear that caters perfectly to travelers' needs.
all-natural, custom shrink treated Merino wool. Whether you're a business road warrior, weekend escapist,
It’s got high density cushioning on the foot bottom, ribbing family vacationer or permanent globe trotter, the Wrap 310
around the ankle to ensure a proper fit (and prevent them from is just the device to revolutionize your portable video experi-
falling down during a long day outdoors) and reinforced toes ence. If you want to analyze important business documents,
and heels to prevent blisters and ensure that the socks live up stream news/entertainment directly from your smartphone,
to their name. or just entertain the kids on a long drive, the Wrap 310 is your
Additionally, their wool is famous for its solution to easy viewing.
wicking capabilities – it regulates tempera- The Wrap 310 features twin high resolution LCD wide-screen
ture and dries faster than any other mate- displays, 2 & 3D capabilities and video projection equivalent to
rial - synthetic or natural - and wicks away a 55-inch screen viewed at 10-feet. It works with any iPod, lap-
sweat and odors. Hikers and other outdoor top, DVD player, or smartphone - just imagine converting a tiny
sports enthusiasts have worn a single pair of screen to your own personal big screen!
these socks for more than a week without a The Wrap 310 has also been improved to feature inde-
single hint of an unpleasant smell. pendent focal adjustments to accommodate corrective lens
If this wasn’t enough to convince you, users. It is powered for up to 6 hours using just 2 AA batteries.
their local production means that the com- Complete with the noise-isolating earphones and adjustable
pany owners are confident enough to give all nosepiece, Vuzix has insured the Wrap 310 is your ideal travel
their products an unconditional lifetime guar- companion.
antee – meaning that any time your socks get a For more information, please visit www.vuzix.com.
hole or wear thin, you can send them in for a
new pair, no questions asked (although that
almost never happens).
For more information, please visit
www.darntough.com.
New Armor All Product Gives Dirt throws at you, so your wheels look clean,
longer.”
And Brake Dust The Slip Armor All® Wheel Protectant is just one
Wheel Protectant Provides Nonstick of a whole family of products from Armor
All that help people preserve and protect the value
Coating, So Wheels Stay Cleaner, and appearance of their automobiles. From inte-
Longer rior products like Armor All® Protectant wipes
When the scientists at Armor All set out to create a to exterior items like Armor All® Wash & Wax,
better solution for the wheels, the hardest part of the Armor All® products go beyond simply washing
car to keep clean, they kept one fact in mind: the easiest to help maintain the appearance of a car for the
things to clean are ones that never get dirty. long term.
Enter Armor All® Wheel Protectant. Easy To Apply; Easier To Clean

Armor All is introducing Armor All® Wheel Protectant, In addition to keeping wheels clean, Armor
the first Armor All® product specifically designed to pro- All® Wheel Protectant makes cleaning wheels
tect the wheels. Armor All® Wheel Protectant uses a sil- easier by preventing grime from sticking on the
ica-based formula to, in effect, create an invisible shield wheels. So the scrubbing of brake dust and road
on the wheels that helps prevent dirt, brake dust and grime that is part and parcel of cleaning car
grime from finding a home. When applied to clean, dry wheels is no longer necessary. And Armor All®
wheels, Armor All® Wheel Protectant will keep wheels Wheel Protectant is easy to apply. Simply spray it
clean for up to one month. on a clean, dry wheel and walk away.
“Since the advent of disc brakes and the brake dust Armor All® Wheel Protectant will be available
they generate, keeping car wheels clean has been an at select retail outlets throughout the country,
exercise in futility,” said Jon Paluga, marketing director starting in March 2010. Each 7-ounce bottle is
for the Armor All/STP Products Company. “You can pol- expected to retail for approximately $8.49.
ish them to a shine, but as soon as you drive the car, they For more information on Armor All, go to www.
get dirty again. With Armor All Wheel Protectant, we’ve armorall.com or aa-ownercenter.com.
broken that cycle. The protective coating keeps wheels
clean of dust, dirt and most other things that the road
New Products
Magellan® Launches Explorist® Powered by two AA batteries, the device can provide up to
18 straight hours of outdoor adventure along with a highly-sen-
GC Handheld Gps Device Designed sitive SiRFstarIII GPS chipset that provides 3-meter accuracy.
Exclusively for Geocaching Geocachers can easily mark finds and quickly add field notes.
Magellan, a leading GPS brand, recently announced the launch Additionally, the product comes pre-loaded with common out-
of the Magellan eXplorist GC, the first dedicated GPS device for door GPS features such as waypoint creation, a worldwide base-
geocaching that includes out-of-the-box paperless geocaching, map, active tracking and trip odometer.
pre-loaded with the most popular geocaches in the world, a bril- The Magellan eXplorist GC GPS device will be introduced at
liant color screen, rich graphics and an easy to use interface all an M.S.R.P. of $199.99. The unit will ship with a USB cable and 2
packed into a rugged and waterproof device, that connects seam- lithium disposable AA batteries. With the purchase of a Magellan
lessly to http://www.geocaching.com. The Magellan eXplorist GC eXplorist GC GPS device customers will receive a 30-day free
will ship in April. premium membership to http://www.geocaching.com. Details
Geocaching is a high-tech version of a “treasure hunt,” and conditions of this offer are available at http://
where adventure seekers use GPS technology to hide www.magellangps.com/exploristgc.
and find physical objects, solve location-based puzzles, Magellan, the exclusive 2010 sponsor of
and share experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed Geocaching.com’s Cache In Trash Out (CITO),
by people of all ages and promotes a strong sense of will host a CITO event in the San Francisco
community and support for the environment. Bay Area in the month of April. CITO is an
The Magellan eXplorist GC GPS receiver is made ongoing environmental initiative supported
exclusively for geocaching with an intuitive inter- by the worldwide geocaching community,
face and the ability to sort and search thousands dedicated to cleaning up parks and other
of geocaches. The device has multiple fun and cache-friendly places around the world to
familiar graphics, such as smiley faces for logs and help preserve the natural beauty of our out-
merit-based awards to show off your geocaching door resources. For more information on
expertise. Magellan, visit http://www.magellangps.com.
“Magellan, a leader in GPS and navigation
for more than 20 years, is pleased to introduce
a dedicated GPS device for geocaching that
exceeds the expectations of both novice and
seasoned geocachers,” said Justin Doucette,
Director, Outdoor Product Marketing for Magellan.
“The Magellan eXplorist GC offers an amazing
geocaching experience that includes a full end-
to-end solution, from accessing geocaching.
com to finding hidden treasures all around you to
documenting your adventures and sharing with a
growing user community of enthusiasts.”
The Rinehart Jackalope Target™ The beauty of the Rinehart Jackalope Target is its versatility
to allow archers to practice shots from a wide variety of real-
Helps Archers Shoot in Top Form life angles, while its outlined vitals area helps with precision for
Rinehart Targets® has been raising the bar for incredibly incredible penetration and a clean, lethal shot. Plus, this target
durable and life-like 3D targets that bring nature to life, and an is so durable, it will outlast season after season of torturous use
archer’s shot to its best. The Rinehart Jackalope Target™ is and abuse from sun, wind, rain and avid shooters.
no exception to this legacy as Rinehart artists have painstak- This target’s lightweight design makes
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fabled creature — making this target just the trick for building where. Use it in your backyard or
unmatched skill and accuracy. set it up at your club shoot — great
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or at the range, however archers who want to get serious about ately follow.
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Like all Rinehart targets, the Rinehart Jackalope is molded
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tice shooting anything from field points to broadheads to expand-
ables until their muscles give in, without tearing or damaging the
target. And when you’re done, pulling out arrows is a breeze – it’s
so easy, even a child can do it!
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GM to Expand Brake Override Software Globally by 2012 14th Annual Outdoor Living Mega-Collection featuring brand new
Motors will expand use of “enhanced smart pedal” technology items from the camping, home, garden and patio, and outdoor
globally to all passenger cars with automatic transmissions and categories, at big discount prices.
electronic throttle control, providing an additional safeguard to The 2010 Outdoor Living Collection from The Sportsman’s
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of 2012. Coleman®, Timberland®, Columbia®, Slumberjack®, frogg
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standard that applies to all cars, trucks and crossovers, requiring just to name a few.
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GM employs 204,000 people in every major region of the world a perfectly configured arrangement of shelves, racks, side tables
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in vehicle safety, security and information services. General Patio Umbrella is the perfect intersection of design and practical-
Motors acquired operations from General Motors Corporation ity. With the main support off to the side and out of the way, it
on July 10, 2009, and references to prior periods in this and other allows easy, custom placement, providing welcome heat-beating
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GM Announces Financial Leadership ties, capital planning, business development, risk management,
Changes worldwide pension funding, worldwide banking, and overseas
•Walter Borst is named GM vice presi- and domestic finance.
dent and Promark Global Advisors chief During his 11 years at Morgan Stanley, Ammann was instru-
executive officer mental in many high profile assignments spanning a variety of
•Nancy Everett, Promark Global technology, service, and manufacturing clients. His diverse expe-
Advisors chief executive officer, announc- rience in mergers, acquisitions, raising capital, and restructuring
es intention to leave the company June 1, includes leading Morgan Stanley’s banking team in advising GM
2010; will assist with the transition on its restructuring and sale pursuant to Section 363 of the U.S.
•Joining GM from Morgan Stanley, Bankruptcy Code.
Daniel Ammann is appointed GM vice
president finance and treasurer
General Motors Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer Yokohama Tire Corporation’s 2010 Motorsports Program
Chris Liddell today announced a number of key finance leader- Looks Like a Winner
ship changes aimed at further advancing the company’s financial Tiremaker seeks to continue ’09 success with teams in off-road
progress and preparing for its return to public ownership in the and ALMS, plus expanded “eco-racing’ with orange oil-infused
future. tires in the GT3 Challenge and new GTC series
Walter Borst is named GM vice president and Promark Global In 2009, Yokohama Tire Corporation had many major motor-
Advisors, Inc. chief executive officer, reporting to Liddell, effec- sports successes, including repeat championships in off-road
tive May 1, 2010. Promark is a wholly-owned asset management racing’s SCORE and SNORE series, and a season-long, strong run
subsidiary of GM focused primarily on the management of retire- in ALMS. However, Yokohama’s most newsworthy motorsports
ment plan assets, including GM’s pension plans assets. Borst, accomplishment was to shatter the eco-racing barrier by intro-
48, will also continue as chairman of the Adam Opel GmbH ducing the orange oil -infused ADVAN® ENV-R1™, the first true
Supervisory Board. Opel is GM’s principal European automotive environmentally-friendly tire used in a racing series.
subsidiary, located in Germany. Borst was most recently GM vice All that and more will continue in 2010 as Yokohama’s motor-
president and treasurer, a post he has held since 2003. sports program shifts into high gear, according to Mark Chung,
“Walter has done an outstanding job as treasurer,” said Liddell. director, corporate strategy and planning.
“He is a great fit to lead the team managing a crucial part of GM, “From the historic introduction of our orange oil compound
the $115 billion in assets at Promark.” ENV-R1 race tires in the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama
During his 29 year GM career, Borst spent six years in Europe, series to the repeat off-road desert series championships for
and served as chief financial officer of Opel. Additionally, he Heidi Steele in SCORE and her husband Cameron Steele in
held a number of assignments in the Treasurer’s Office in New SNORE, 2009 was a banner year,” Chung said. “And we expect
York and the Controller’s Staff in Detroit. Over the years, Borst even greater success in 2010. For example, we’ll be introduc-
has been instrumental in a number of significant strategic and ing an even more eco-friendly tire for the Patrón GT3 Challenge
capital market transactions for GM, including the recent GM by Yokohama at Sebring in March, one that will further reduce
restructuring and sale of assets pursuant to Section 363 of the the petroleum use in the tire. The orange oil technology in the
U.S. Bankruptcy Code, and the global capital markets debt offer- ENV-R1 reduced petroleum inputs by 15 percent and increased
ing to fund the GM pension deficit in 2003. He has also served on recyclability while performing at the same level as previous com-
the GMAC Board of Directors. pounds. All the Porsche GT3 racers raved about it. The new tire
Borst succeeds Nancy Everett, who has announced her inten- will be even better.”
tion to leave the company June 1, 2010, and who will assist with All told, Yokohama will participate in six race series during
the transition. Everett, 55, joined Promark Global Advisors as 2010, ranging from sports cars to off-road trucks. Series include:
chief investment officer in 2005. She assumed the additional
responsibility of chief executive officer in January 2006. In 2007, Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama
Everett restructured the portfolio to hedge against volatility that This is the second year Yokohama is sponsoring the seven-
ultimately helped GM’s pension fund withstand the negative mar- race series. A new and improved version of the ENV-R tire will
ket impact of 2008. be the series’ spec tire and will be on a fleet of Porsche 911 GT3
“Nancy was a valuable contributor during one of the most dif- race cars at leading U.S. tracks such as Sebring, Mazda Raceway
ficult times in the financial market’s history,” said Liddell. “Under Laguna Seca and Road Atlanta.
her leadership, Promark delivered consistent performance for Once again, there will be a field of up to 35 cars vying for
its clients, often outperforming the market. We thank her for her championships in two divisions: Platinum (for 2010 GT3 Porsches
contribution.” only) and Gold (2005½ – 2009 GT3 Porsches).
Daniel Ammann has been appointed GM vice president The series begins at the 12 Hours of Sebring, March 18-20. For
finance and treasurer, reporting to Liddell, effective May 1, 2010. details, visit http://www.imsachallenge.com/.
Ammann, 37, was most recently managing director and head of
Industrials Investment Banking for Morgan Stanley, a position he 2010 Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama Schedule
held since 2004. March 18-20: 58th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring,
“Dan brings a broad base of financial experience to this posi- Sebring International Raceway, Sebring, Florida
tion,” said Liddell. “It is a critical time in this company’s history May 21-23: Monterey Sports Car Championships, Mazda
and Dan’s depth of knowledge of the financial community and Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, California
our business will be invaluable.” June 26-27: New Jersey Race, New Jersey Motorsports Park,
Ammann will lead the GM Treasurer’s Office, based in New Millville, New Jersey
York, with additional operations in Detroit, Shanghai, and Zurich. July 9-11: Utah Grand Prix, Miller Motorsports Park, Salt Lake
The global treasury operations include capital markets activi- City, Utah
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August 6-7: Mid Ohio Sports Car Challenge, Mid-Ohio Sports August 5-7: Mid Ohio Sports Car Challenge, Mid-Ohio Sports
Car Course, Lexington, Ohio Car Course, Lexington, Ohio
August 20-27: Road Race Showcase, Road America, Elkhart August 20-22: Road Race Showcase, Road America, Elkhart
Lake, Wisconsin Lake, Wisconsin
September 29-October 2: 13th Annual Petit Le Mans, Road August 27-29: Mobil 1 Grand Prix of Mosport, Mosport
Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia International Raceway, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada
September 29-October 2: 13th Annual Petit Le Mans, Road
American Le Mans Series (ALMS) Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia
The big news this season is that Yokohama and RSR are
partnering to field a Jaguar XKR GT2 entry, which will run on SCORE International Off Road Racing
ADVAN A005® racing slicks. The No. 33 machine will be piloted Yokohama-sponsored Heidi Steele, the three-time titlist
by Trans-Am racing legend Paul Gentilozzi and sports car veteran and defending Class 6 SCORE (Southern California Off Road
Marc Goossens. They’ll be battling against the likes of Ferrari, Enthusiasts) champion is back, along with her husband, Trophy
Porsche, BMW, Corvette, Viper and Ford. Plans are for more Truck class veteran Cameron Steele, a two-time SCORE Person
Jaguar XKR GT cars to be added to the lineup during the season, of the Year and TV commentator. Other Yokohama-sponsored
as the team is in the process of building additional cars around drivers competing this season include Justin “Bean” Smith, Brent
the strong and rigid Jaguar XKR production vehicle that under- Parkhouse, Josh Daniel, Adam Ashcraft and Rick St. John.
pins the XKR GT racer. In 2008, Heidi etched her name in off-road history by being
The nine-race series begins with the 12 hours of Sebring, the first woman to win two major truck championships in one
March 18-20, and travels to many top courses, including Sebring season – the Best in the Desert and SCORE. She also was named
and Road Atlanta, where Yokohama is the “Official Tire.” For Dirt Sports magazine’s 2008 Driver of the Year, becoming the first
details, visit the ALMS web site at http://www.americanlemans. female to win the coveted award. Heidi’s Ford Ranger runs on
com/. off-the-shelf Geolandar M/T+® tires.
Cameron’s ride is the No. 16 800-horsepower Geiser Brothers
ALMS GT Challenge (GTC) Class Chevrolet truck, mounted with 37-inch Yokohama Geolandar A/T-
Yokohama’s orange oil-infused race tires will be campaigned S® R tires specially engineered for extreme off-road conditions.
in this new class within ALMS. The GTC class provides another At press time, the Steeles were at the first race of the season,
rung on the ladder series within ALMS. A field of approximately the SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge. The next race is the San
10 cars will compete at all ALMS events, including the endurance Felipe 250 in Baja Mexico, March 12-14. For details, go to http://
races such as the 12 Hours of Sebring and Petit Le Mans. More www.score-international.com/ .
details are at http://www.imsaracing.net/.
2010 SCORE Desert Championship Series Schedule
2010 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) Schedule January 15-17: 16th SCORE Laughlin Desert Challenge,
March 18-20: 58th Annual Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring, Laughlin, Nevada
Sebring International Raceway, Sebring, Florida March 12-14: 24th Tecate SCORE San Felipe 250, San Felipe,
April 16-17: Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, Long Beach, Baja, Mexico
California June 4-6: 42nd Tecate SCORE Baja 500, Ensenada, Baja,
May 20-23: American Le Mans Series Monterey presented by Mexico
Patrón, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Monterey, California September 10-12: 15th SCORE Terrible's Primm 300, Primm,
July 9-11: Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix, Miller Nevada
Motorsports Park, Salt Lake City, Utah November 17-21: 43rd Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, Ensenada to
July 23-24: American Le Mans Northeast Grand Prix, Lime La Paz - Peninsula Run
Rock Park, Lakeville, Connecticut
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SNORE 2010 Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series Schedule
Two-time Unlimited Truck Class defending series champion March 6-7: Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex, Lake
Cameron Steele will pilot the 800-horsepower Geiser Brothers Elsinore, California
Chevrolet truck fitted with specially-engineered 37-inch April 10-11: Speedworld Off-Road Park, Surprise, Arizona
Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S® R tires at every SNORE (Southern May 22-23: Primm Valley Motorsports Complex, Primm,
Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts) event during the six-race 2010 sea- Nevada
son. Also returning is Steele’s Desert Assassins teammate Justin June 26-27: Miller Motorsports Park, Tooele, Utah
“Bean” Smith (riding on Yokohama Super Diggers). Smith won August 7-8: Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex, Lake
the Class 12 season title last year. Elsinore, California
First race is the Battle at Primm, February 19-21. Details can September 18-19: Speedworld Off-Road Park, Surprise,
be found at http://www.snoreracing.net/. Arizona
October 23-24: Primm Valley Motorsports Complex, Primm,
2010 Southern Nevada Off Road Enthusiasts (SNORE) Nevada
Schedule December 11-12: Firebird Raceway, Phoenix, Arizona
February 19-21: Battle at Primm, Primm Nevada
March 25-28:General Tire Mint 400, Las Vegas, Nevada Celebrating its 40th anniversary in the United States,
May 7-9: Dusty Times 250, Caliente, Nevada Yokohama Tire Corporation is the North American manufactur-
July 30-Aug 1: KC HiLiTES Midnight Special, Ridgecrest, ing and marketing arm of Tokyo, Japan-based The Yokohama
California Rubber Co., Ltd., a global manufacturing and sales company
October 29-31: SNORE 250, Primm, Nevada of premium tires since 1917. Servicing a network of more than
December 10-12: Rage at the River, Laughlin, Nevada 4,500 points of sale in the U.S., Yokohama Tire Corporation is a
leader in technology and innovation. The company’s complete
Lucas Oil Off-Road Racing Series product line includes the dB Super E-spec™ - the world’s first
Yokohama is expanding its off-road activities by being an asso- tire to use orange oil to reduce petroleum – as well as tires for
ciate sponsor of the Lucas Oil Series. The eight-race series com- high-performance, light truck, passenger car, commercial truck
bines the Midwest tradition of short course off-road racing with and bus, and off-the-road mining and construction applications.
a West Coast influence and features seven classes. The season For more information on Yokohama’s extensive product line,
kicks off March 6-7 at the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex visit www.yokohamatire.com.
in Lake Elsinore, California. For more information, visit http:// Yokohama is a strong supporter of the tire care and
www.lucasoiloffroad.com . safety guidelines established by the Rubber Manufacturers
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Association and the National Highway Transportation and Safety an outdoor sleeping porch and is tailored to accommodate up to
Administration. Details can be found at the “Tire Safety” section ten guests. (Prices do not include taxes and other surcharges).
at www.yokohamatire.com.
"Customize With Credits": The Whiteface Lodge's Savvy
Yearlong Savings Program
The Whiteface Lodge •Provides guests who book a Superior one-bedroom suite
Introduces Second for one night with a $50 credit; a two-night stay garners a $150
Annual Summer credit; and a three-night stay secures a $300 credit.
Share-Cation Weekly •The program permits guests to apply their credits towards
Rental Program dining, beverages, spa treatments and/or ice cream treats in the
•An innovative property's onsite, old- fashioned Ice Cream Parlor. Guests may
new summer pro- use their credits to enjoy water skiing or a motorized boat tour on
gram aimed to help Lake Placid, which offers breathtaking views of the Adirondack
families and groups of Mountains.
friends share vacation •The price for a one-bedroom suite is $375/night from April 1
expenses. The "Share- - June 20, 2010. At various other points during the year, such as fall
cation" program offers (September 7 - October 16, 2010) as well as peak winter season
a seven-night weekly (November 24 - November 27), rates for a Superior one bedroom
rate for its three- and will be $390 / night.
four-bedroom suites, •During the summer peak period (June 21 - September 6,
spacious and plush single and two-story guest suites that com- 2010), the nightly rate for a Superior one-bedroom suite is $500.
fortably accommodate groups from eight to ten. Additionally, a two-night minimum stay is required during summer.
•Guests who book this weekly rental program also receive The package will be available yearlong.
additional value-added gratis activities, services and amenities. The per night room prices do not include taxes or surcharges.
•Prices for the weekly rental program begin at $6,950.00 for Additionally, the Resort credits cannot be applied towards the final
a three-bedroom, three-bathroom suite for eight guests (1,880 bill. The value-added packages at The Whiteface Lodge craft a fam-
square-feet); $7,450 for a Grand Lodge three-bedroom, three- ily getaway filled with relaxation and excitement for all to enjoy.
bathroom suite that can accommodate eight to ten guests in a For further information on The Whiteface Lodge, please visit:
more spacious setting of 2,065 square-feet; and $7,950 for the www.thewhitefacelodge.com.
four-bedroom, four bathroom Presidential suite, which features
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Old Industry Draw Visitors to National Wildlife Refuges predates the Civil War. The mill was part of the 500-acre Laurel
Wildlife is often not the only attraction at National Wildlife Hill Plantation, run, like its neighbors, by slave labor. Converted
Refuges. History also beckons, and in sometimes surprising in later years into a rough-and-tumble tavern, fittingly named the
forms: remnants of some of the nation’s industrial or commercial Bucket of Blood, the building was destroyed by fire in the 1950s.
past. An interpretive panel now tells its story.
Scattered on the more than 150 million acres encompassing Richard Kanaski, regional historic preservation officer and
the 551 units of the National Wildlife Refuge System are areas regional archaeologist for the Southeast region, says such
that once served as rice mills, oyster processing plants, logging cultural resources can attract many visitors who then become
and mining camps and many other reminders of bygone eras of excited about the conservation work going on at the refuge.
America’s past. Others were home to cattle ranches, salt produc- Historic remains help tie people to the landscape, says Kanaski,
ers, sugar mills, guano extractors and fish packagers. who relates the history of the brickwork to refuge visitors.
Mandated by Congress through a host of laws dating back to “The stories I tell are not meant to judge people in the past but
1906, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages the remains of illuminate and add to our understanding of the times they lived
these historical enterprises as cultural resources and interprets in.”
the most significant through exhibits and displays for visitors. Today, the Savannah Refuge staff manages the refuge land
“We all want a sense of connection to the past,” says Greg for waterfowl, using basically the same impoundment system
Siekaniec, Assistant Director for the National Wildlife Refuge used by the region’s 19th-century rice farmers. In fact, they’ve
System. “These places are important because they offer us les- found that their predecessors’ hand crafted wooden culverts,
sons in how people managed — or mis-managed — the land in called rice trunks, work better than newer metal culverts and
the past so we can better protect it for the future.” aren’t prone to rust.
Some ventures, however, left little behind: Loggers, for exam-
ple, pulled up even rail tracks when they moved on. Some rem- Moving West
nants are hidden deep in swamps or other hard-to-reach places In eastern Oregon’s high desert, it is curiosity about the Old
and may be off limits lest they tempt looters or disturb areas of West as much as the spectacular concentration of birds and
sensitive wildlife habitat. wildlife that draws visitors to the Malheur National Wildlife
Refuge (http://www.fws.gov/malheur/). Two largely intact cattle
In the South ranches, dating back to the 1880s and listed in the National
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge (http://www.fws.gov/savan- Register of Historic Places, once supported 30,000 head of
nah/) covers thousands of acres of tidal marsh along the Georgia cattle and more than 1,000 horses for the Eastern Oregon Land
and South Carolina banks of the Savannah River. Near the refuge and Livestock Company. Headquarters for the operation was
entrance is the brick foundation of a low country rice mill that the P Ranch, which today includes an old horse barn, hay der-
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rick and a beef wheel — one of the few remaining in the West Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge, Kauaì, Hawaiì
— to hoist and process slaughtered cows. The Hoòpulapula Haraguchi Rice Mill, the only rice mill left in
The Sod House Ranch (http://www.fws.gov/malheur/sod- Hawaiì located on the refuge and listed on the National Register
houseranch.html), at the north end of the Blitzen Valley, includes of Historic Places, offers tours by reservation on Wednesdays.
corrals, a horse barn, chicken coop, grain storage shed, harness Except for this tour, the refuge is closed to the public. To make a
shed and a bunkhouse for buckaroos (a variation from Spanish reservation, contact by email info@haraguchiricemill.org or call
word “vaqueros”), as cowboys were known. The P Ranch is 808-651-3399. You can also visit the rice mill Web site at: http://
open year-round from dawn to dusk. The Sod House Ranch is www.haraguchiricemill.org/. To learn more about the refuge, go
open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from August 15 to October to: http://www.fws.gov/hanalei/ or contact 808-828-1413.
15. Tours of the Sod House Ranch are available daily without
appointment. Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge, Colville,
Carla Burnside, refuge archaeologist, says some visitors come Washington
merely as history buffs and leave with a newfound interest in An old railroad grade, remnants of several trestles and an
conservation. They learn from ranch interpreters how the refuge intact cabin — called the Winslow Cabin — are evidence of an
uses historical techniques of haying and grazing these days to early 20th-century logging camp, which lasted until the Winslow
manage habitat for waterfowl. “Basically, we’re preparing the Lumber Mill was destroyed by fire about 1936. Visitors with
meadows for spring migrating birds,” says Burnside. “By remov- a trained eye may also see the remains of some old cross ties
ing growth from that year, we help shorter grass green up sooner and railroad spikes. The refuge brochure, available in the visi-
in spring, providing green forage for the cranes and geese and tor center, contains a brief mention of the camp; the refuge is
ducks.” developing an interpretive plan, still some years off. For more
The past is ever present at Oklahoma’s Tishomingo National information about the refuge, visit the Web site at: http://www.
Wildlife Refuge (http://www.fws.gov/southwest/refuges/okla- fws.gov/littlependoreille/ or call 509-684-8384.
homa/tishomingo/), which was created to provide habitat for The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working
migratory birds. More than 65 years ago, the U.S. Army Corps of with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants
Engineers dammed the Washita River as part of a flood control and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American peo-
project, submerging much of the 13,000-acre Washita Farm in ple. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife
the process. Concrete rooftops of the 90-year-old farm, once an conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship
agricultural showplace, now poke through the surface of Lake of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and com-
Texoma. Still standing on dry land and visible to visitors from mitment to public service. For more information on our work
the refuge entrance roadway are 14 grain silos, a hog barn and and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov. SG
a chicken operation where two incubators once ran nonstop,
handling up to 22,000 eggs at a time. Interpretive panels tell the
story, and during daylight hours, visitors can take a self-guided
driving tour of the old farm. An interpretive brochure and map
are available at the entrance kiosk, the refuge headquarters or
the farm museum.
The farm’s headquarters, containing remnants of a black-
smith shop and a meat locker, is used today as the refuge’s
administrative offices. Visitors can also see the farm chap-
lain’s house, just converted into a museum called the Washita
Farm Heritage Center. The museum (open 9:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m. Monday through Saturday, or by appointment) contains
historic farm tools, household appliances, furniture and pho-
tos. Visitors can also schedule historic farm tours here, led by
the Johnston County Historical Society. Other structures, such
as the old hog barn, now used to store refuge tractors, and the
chicken hatchery, are being evaluated for structural sound-
ness. A special tour each April, during the Arbuckle Simpson
Nature Festival, lets visitors view closed buildings. A bro-
chure, provided by refuge staff, tells the farm’s history. Refuge
staff plan to put the brochure online soon.
The refuge staff tries to tie the land’s past to the Service’s
conservation mission. “We farm about 1,000 acres a year of
wheat and corn — the same crops they grew,” says Refuge man-
ager Kristopher Patton. “While people historically marketed all
their crops for human consumption, we leave crops in the field
for wildlife, whether resident deer or migrating geese.”
Among the history buffs turned environmentalists through
exposure to the refuge, one can count the current president of
the Tishomingo Friends organization, a volunteer support group.
“She came out originally with a vision of doing historical stuff,”
says Patton. “Mary Jane Nelson is now a great advocate for the
Refuge System.”
A few other refuges where visitors can see remnants of old
commerce or industry include:
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