Why Shopping Local at JAX Ames Benefits Our Community
At JAX Ames, we believe in more than just offering quality products for your outdoor adventures—we believe in the power of supporting local businesses and building a stronger, more connected...
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Why Shopping Local at JAX Mercantile is a Win for Colorado and Your Community
At JAX Mercantile, we’re more than just a store—we’re deeply rooted in the Colorado community, and we believe that shopping local is one of the best ways to invest in...
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What to Feed Your Laying Chickens: Nutrena's New Harvest Blend and Hi-Pro Scratch
Raising laying chickens can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. Whether you’re a small backyard flock owner or you have a larger farm operation, ensuring that your chickens receive the...
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Backyard Chicken Care
Whether you’re a seasoned backyard farmer or a first-time chicken keeper, proper care is key to keeping your flock happy and healthy. Here are some essential tips for raising chickens...
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Celebrating Pet Health with Dog Dental Month at JAX Farm & Ranch
As we enter February, one thing pet owners should pay attention to is National Pet Dental Health Month. This month serves as a reminder to prioritize our pets' oral hygiene.
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Winterize Your Sprinklers with Equipment Available at JAX
The ideal time to winterize your sprinkler system is typically after the first hard freeze. Learn about this process and find product recommendations available at JAX.
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Winter Prep for Your Flock: Keeping Your Chickens Happy and Laying Through the Cold
As the days shorten and temperatures drop, it’s essential to prepare your chicken flock for the challenges of winter. Chickens are surprisingly resilient, but a bit of foresight and care...
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How to Fit a Horse Blanket
Colder weather is right around the corner which means it’s time to keep your horses warm! Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or a newbie to the horse world, ensuring your...
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Best Fall Foliage Hikes in Colorado
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.. and no, we’re not talking about Christmas! It’s almost fall foliage season in Colorado. It’s the time of year when our trees...
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Get Set for Fall Freeze Checklist
The temperatures are dropping, and snow is right around the corner. Be prepared for the winter season for your home, animals, and vehicles with this list of crucial tasks and...
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Firewood Prep: Tips and Tools
It's time to gear up for firewood prep that'll keep your home warm and cozy through the fall and winter. Fall is a crucial time to set yourself up for...
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The Importance of a Regular Bike Wash
As bike lovers, we all understand the excitement of hitting the open road or killing it on challenging trails on our bikes. However, something that’s quite often overlooked is the...
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Oboz Men's Bridger Mid Waterproof: First Impressions
Step in. Lace up. Be at ease. Right out of the box, these boots are ready to go. The moment I slipped on my new Bridger Mid B-Dry boots, the...
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5 Easy Ways to Pack Zero-Waste Lunches:
JAX is all about conservation and helping our customers find more sustainable products. By eliminating single-use plastics and choosing reusable alternatives for a zero-waste lunch, we can significantly reduce our...
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Youth Baseball and Softball Coaching Essentials
It's that time of year again! With the baseball and softball seasons in full swing (pun intended), there are some things that I wish I knew as a first-time coach....
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Keeping Dogs Safe in the Heat
As the temperature rises, the cool, rainy days come to an end, and summer is in full swing, it's essential to prioritize the safety and well-being of your furry friends....
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The Hack to a Bigger Harvest: Pruning your Tomato Plant
When it comes to planting tomatoes, there is a simple hack that can help accelerate the growth of your tomatoes and result in a more abundant harvest! This simple trick...
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Solo Hiking Safety
The moon casts a subtle glow on the alpine trees, shedding perspective on my smallness amidst the wonders of the trail that lies ahead. My headlamp beams a path two...
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Guide to Watering Plants: The Do's and Dont's of Watering Plants
No matter what color your thumb, you likely already know that all plants need water to reach their full potential. But what you might not know is that incorrect watering...
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Understanding the Feeding of Young Horses
Is there anything more beautiful than watching a group of young horses running together out in a field on a crisp spring morning? Since the beginning of time of raising...
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Fly Fishing 101: The Knowledge and Gear to Get Going
It is said that fly fishing takes a moment to learn and a lifetime to master. This means you have the rest of your life to look forward to exploring...
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Volunteering Outdoors
Sometimes the thing that defines you is clear. For me it is the outdoors. Many of my favorite memories from my childhood are intertwined with the outdoors. Traveling with family,...
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Favorite Biking Trails in Northern Colorado
Whether you like technical terrain or rolling hills, Northern Colorado has epic mountain bike trails to make everyone happy. Check out a few of our fave mountain bike trails for...
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Gozney Pizza Oven
If you want to take your pizza making skills to the next level, look no further than the Gozney Pizza Oven. All Gozney pizza ovens are professional grade and designed...
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Keen Women's NXIS Speed Review
Keen released Women's NXIS Speed Shoe - their most lightweight, innovative hiking boots to date. To the eye, they look like sneakers, but perform like hiking boots. Keen is...
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7 Principles of Leave No Trace
Why is it important to Leave No Trace? As lovers of the outdoors, it’s important to preserve and protect nature. Leaving No Trace helps minimize the impact on plants, animals,...
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BIKE MS: Colorado 2022
On June 25 - 26, 2022, 1,550 participants set out to bike for a cause. Bike MS is the largest fundraising cycling series in the world. Each year, nearly 75,000...
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A Beginner's Guide to Climbing Gear
If you’re brand new to the world climbing, shopping for gear can begin to feel like an overwhelming task. Not only is there an endless range of gear- from brands,...
