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Hot Springs National Park Profile: Arkansas is Home to “The American Spa”

“The American Spa” offers unique outdoor experiences in central Arkansas. In 1832–40 years before the start of Yellowstone National Park — Congress established Hot Springs Reservation to protect the hot springs flowing from Hot Springs Mountain. Officially Hot Springs National Park as of 1921, the area is still known for its more than 40 thermal […]

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Gear Review: Maine Fly Company Kennebec Fly Rod

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Craig Raleigh

I consider myself a decent fly fisherman, but not a great one. I feel like that has all changed with the addition of the Maine Fly Company’s Kennebec 5W fly rod to my arsenal. Luckily, I’ve gotten to know fly rod making guru Jeff Davis, who has made it his life’s mission to put a […]

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Why the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact is So Important

Conservation, Fishing, Hunting |

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As far back as the 1980s, wildlife law enforcement agencies nationwide did not have a good method for dealing with groups or individuals who violated wildlife and resource game laws outside their home state, so legislation was enacted between agencies and states to better allow game law enforcement officials to recognize and respond to those […]

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Djokovic, Medvedev Headline Adelaide 1 Field

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World No. 2 Ons Jabeur and Aryna Sabalenka lead women's field.
Novak Djokovic will celebrate the New Year with his Australian return.

Wimbledon champion Djokovic and 2022 Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev head a loaded men's field for the Adelaide International 1 set for January 1-8, 2023.

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The ATP 250-level tournament will be Djokovic's first appearance in Australia since he was booted from the nation last January over his unvaccinated status.

The 21-time Grand Slam champion's Australian visa has been approved and Djokovic is eager to return Down Under to launch his quest for a record-extending 10th Australian Open championship.

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World No. 6 Felix Auger-Aliassime, who defeated Djokovic at Laver Cup last September, world No.8 Andrey Rublev, Jannik Sinner and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray are among the top stars in the ATP field.

Four of the world’s top 10 women will begin the new year in Adelaide, with world No.2 Ons Jabeur, world No.5 Aryna Sabalenka, world No.8 Daria Kasatkina and world No.9 Veronika Kudermetova all entered.

“I really enjoyed my time this year in Adelaide,” WTA Finals runner-up Sabalenka told the Adelaide International website. “The tournament is always very strong, and I know I am going to have some tough competition.”

See the complete Adelaide International 1 entry list here.

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