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Beat the Heat: Expert Tips for Staying Cool in the Summer

We can all look forward to the dog days of summer. The trouble is, its hard to focus on staying cool and safe when there's excitement all around. Lots of sunshine and warm weather is great but it's important to protect yourself from the sun and the heat. A sunburn...

Noodling for Catfish: An Adventurous Pursuit for Anglers

Noodling for Catfish: An Adventurous Pursuit for Anglers Credit: Noodling Trips on the Santee & Cooper Lakes in Moncks Corner, South Carolina Noodling, also known as hand-grabbing or hogging, is a thrilling and unconventional method of fishing that has gained...

6 Go-to Snacks to Fuel Your Outdoor Adventure

Sweet, salty, fresh, or smoked cured, everyone has a go-to snack when they are outside. After a long hike or a sit in the deer woods, we all get hungry. We may have our three meals a day rounded out but, for those times between, we need to keep our energy up. Besides,...
Outsider: Drew Case

Outsider: Drew Case

"I joined Venku (Formerly Outside360) because of Murielle, her passion for the outdoors and her business. Customer service is something I hold VERY...

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Outsider: Fred Muursepp

Outsider: Fred Muursepp

Tallinn, Estonia "I joined Venku (formerly Outside360) to show people there is more to life than just TV / apps and internet. We have so many...

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Melissa Johanning

Melissa Johanning

​Saint Louis, Missouri "I'm still in the discovering stages of Venku but I love the variety of their outdoor related posts. I hope to use the site...

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Outsider: Patrick Ritter

Outsider: Patrick Ritter

O'Fallon, Missouri "I’ve found in recent years that  overlooked, undesirable fish species located in overlooked, undesirable locales can provide...

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Venku Outsiders

Photo Credit: Custom Guided Fly Fishing Trip Outsiders: those who see the world through different eyes. They go places others don't and push...

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