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Taking Life Outside Since 1999

7 Simple Tips to Get Your Kids to Play Outside

7 Simple Tips to Get Your Kids to Play Outside

It’s summertime, which means it’s time to get outside and embrace the sunshine! However, as a result of our ever-growing reliance on technology, people are spending more time indoors and less time with nature. In an article by Child in the City, they note how “The National Trust research showed that children are playing outside for an average of just over four hours a week. This compares unfavorably with 8.2 hours for their parents when they were children.”

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Eagle Eye’s New Store Manager!

Finding someone to take on the role of Store Manager can be quite challenging. This individual is the face of a company and the person that manages not only processes but people. The role of a Store Manager here at Eagle Eye; however, is not necessarily to just “manage”. We desire for our Store Manager to develop and connect with our staff, as well as, build lasting relationships with our customers. This role is certainly not an easy one to fill and the journey leading up to this point has been extremely thorough. Despite all of that, we are delighted to announce that we have found the individual that we believe the Lord wants us to have to lead our company. We are excited to welcome Eagle Eye’s new Store Manager, Rick Walz, into the Eagle Eye family.

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Hurricane Michael Disaster Relief Collections Drive

Hurricane Michael Disaster Relief Collections Drive

In the wake of Hurricane Michael, our hearts have been heavy for those in our community that have been affected. We have been, and will continue to lift up each and every person in prayer that has been impacted by the Hurricane. The rebuilding and recovery process will take some time, no doubt. Despite the chaos and heart ache, it has been so exciting to see how our community has come together to help one another during this immediate crisis. It is truly an inspiring and beautiful thing to watch all of the Hurricane Michael disaster relief collections.

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The Top Five Foods to Indulge in at the National Peanut Festival

The Top Five Foods to Indulge in at the National Peanut Festival

What comes to mind when you think of the National Peanut Festival? Is it the bright lights from the Ferris wheel, the numerous exhibits, the loud screams from the midway attractions, the many peanut queens, the competitions that lead up to the Peanut Festival, or the aroma of delicious food filling your nostrils as you enter the gates? Most of us would agree that the food is really what keeps us coming back to the fair year after year. The smell of all that fried, greasy food has our mouths watering as soon as we get a whiff of it. So here it is: The Top Five Foods to Indulge in at the National Peanut Festival.

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Top 5 Camping Spots in Tri-State Area

At Eagle Eye we love taking life outside… camping, backpacking, car camping, overlanding, glamping, or whatever you call it. Experiencing God’s creation and exploring the beautiful outdoors is something we’re passionate about. We’d love to share a few of our favorites with you. There’s more to explore in our backyard than you think.

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8 of the Best Waterfall Hikes in the Smokies

The Great Smoky Mountains may be known for their enchanting mist and spectacular views, but these rounded peaks have another claim to fame: they are home to waterfalls of all shapes and sizes. There’s nothing quite like kicking off your shoes and cooling down next to a beautiful waterfall in the heat of a Southeastern summer, and with more than 20 waterfalls in the park, the Smoky Mountains are the perfect place to do just that.

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