November 1, 2017
The worst of the heat and humidity is behind us as October ends in the Tampa Bay region. Many adventurers will still enjoy the water to some degree, but now the woods will be less daunting as the mosquitos become less of a bother. Continue reading to learn about Fall adventures. Here are some ideas […]
August 28, 2017
Hiking is an incredible experience. Whether you’re hiking to take in fresh air, get in a workout or summiting mountains for grand views, it’s important to prepare for the changing elements. This is especially true when you decide to tackle your first 14er. Continue reading to learn how to prepare for hiking a 14er. A […]
June 9, 2017
Time to remember all those hard-working, hard-playing dads out there with something thoughtful this Father’s Day. We have some gift ideas for you. Here is a Father’s Day Gift Guide: Helio Pressure Shower from Nemo Equipment Everyone who lives here in Florida knows it gets hot and sand gets everywhere. Take pity on Dad and […]
February 8, 2017
Meet Our Staff What I do: Kayak manager. At Bill Jackson’s: 22 years. “I love selling fun. And I love to buy the newest cool gear for the Kayak department.” Personal: Born Providence, R.I.; mother of twin boys. Before Bill Jackson’s: Went to St. Petersburg College and worked as a Radiology tech. I’m passionate about: Books. […]
December 22, 2016
Archery is one of the fastest-growing sports in the country. It’s fun, it’s challenging, and it’s rewarding to see yourself improve with practice. But it’s also important to start off on the right foot by getting the proper archery equipment for beginners. Here’s a quick guid for archery for beginners, explaining basic archery supplies and […]
December 7, 2016
Brant Bowers: What I do: Camping manager At Bill Jackson’s: 12 years. Personal: Born Vienna, Va.; married, one daughter. I like to: backpack, paddle canoes and kayaks, geocaching with family, being outside in a natural setting. I also like contra dancing (New England line dancing). What I’ve done: Worked in outdoor education, teen development (ropes […]
November 29, 2016
Living here in the Sunshine State we enjoy the outdoors year round. But despite the pleasant air temperature during our “winter” in Florida, the water in our rivers, lakes and the Gulf of Mexico does chill quite a bit. You can suffer from hypothermia if you don’t outfit yourself properly. Continue reading to learn how […]
November 14, 2016
Mike Love: What I do: General manager, since 2006. At Bill Jackson’s: 20 years in the Dive Shop. Personal: Born St. Petersburg. Fla.; married, one son. What I’ve done: Served in Army, went to St. Petersburg College, tax preparer, private pilot. Passionate about: Scuba diving, guns. Training: NAUI course director, NRA instructor. Favorite dive spot: […]
November 11, 2016
Floridians generally are pretty well-versed when it comes to sun protection. We spend a lot of time at the beach, so we know a thing or two about battling the harmful effects of the sun’s rays. But those rays can be a bit sneaky, can’t they? You can get burned quickly out on the water […]
November 4, 2016
There are many reasons to purchase your own scuba diving equipment once you’ve attained your certification. For instance, now you have the freedom to dive nearly wherever you want, whenever you want. You get to dive on your schedule, spending less time at the dive shop waiting to rent equipment, or waiting for it to […]