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Reading our blog is like talking to an old friend. We share stories and tips about hunting, camping and more. From product features to store updates, here you’ll find what you need to know about life at Crane’s.

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May 20, 2024

Care for Your Blade: How to Sharpen Pocket Knives in 6 Steps
Carrying a pocket knife is like keeping a trusty friend by your side. It will help you get out of scrapes and through hard days. In this article, we share step-by-step instructions on how to sharpen pocket knives.
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March 15, 2024

How to Choose a Travel Backpack
The sun shines through the trees as you hike up to a lookout. Everything about this moment is serene—except for the ache in your shoulders and back! One second, you’re enjoying the scenery, and the next, you’re thinking about your uncomfortable backpack.
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February 13, 2024

Guide to Layering Clothes for Spring in Missouri

Rise and shine! The birds are chirping. It’s a beautiful Missouri spring day. You get up, eat your breakfast and stare into your closet. From March to May, those in Missouri and the greater Midwest face a daunting challenge: Getting dressed.

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November 22, 2023

Dear Elf Advice Column: How Can I Make Holiday Shopping Easier?
Hi, head elf here! Our answer to your question is, get to Crane’s Country Store! Gift-giving is an annual dilemma for many humans. If you need great gift ideas, Crane’s Country Store has you covered. Don’t tell Santa, but several...
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September 18, 2023

File, Hone & Oil: How to Sharpen An Axe
Chop, chop, chop! "Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Sure, you've heard some version of this quote often attributed to Abraham Lincoln. (There's no evidence that...
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July 18, 2023

The Campfire Chef's Guide to Cooking Gear: Enhance Your Outdoor Culinary Adventures
A warm, crackling campfire, a starlit sky and the laughter of friends gathered around; we love the joys of being outdoors! The only way a night like that could get better is by enjoying a great meal. Cooking while camping...
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June 12, 2023

Crane’s: Drawing on the past, focused on the future
Posted Sunday, June 11, 2023 5:00 amBy Nathan Lilley, General Manager, The Mexico Ledger Morning suited Williamsburg well as a chilly mist flirted with a late spring freeze hovered in the air. Mingling with the vapors was a lacy smoke just a few...
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May 17, 2023

How to Smoke Bologna With Grillheads Dry Rub
Summer is here! That means firing up the grill for family BBQs, tailgating and lake days. Revisit fond childhood memories by sharing smoked bologna with your friends and family.
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April 20, 2023

Be Our Neighbor! Lease or Own Crane’s Museum & Shoppes Property
New beginnings are in store for Crane’s Museum & Shoppes. Crane’s Country Store is looking for a new neighbor—and it could be you! The building that housed Marlene’s Restaurant and Crane’s Museum is currently available for lease.
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