Taking in the beauty of a waterfall is an experience that commands the attention of the senses -- from the view of the tumbling waters, to the feel of the cool mist, to calming white noise of the…
It’s summertime, and that means long, relaxing evenings, grilling out and best of all, vacations.
The average American spends $1,180 on a vacation—an eye-popping number for some households.
To take…
You’ve wrapped up an active day of hiking, fishing and swimming and have settled at your campsite for the evening. But just because you’ve hunkered down for the night doesn’t mean the fun has to end…
Roaming outdoors usually brings about surprises on a regular basis. As a freelance outdoors writer, I'm always working on assignments that put me in position capture many interesting photos. But…
The stimulator fly is one of those fly tying patterns that does not necessarily denote a specific fly, but more an arrangement of patterns to use with differing color variations. The stimulator can…
By Tom KeerThe big one is in the boat. It’s met all legal size regulations and is in the net. In a short while you’ll head off the water and be on your way home, and you and your family are already…
Every fishermen dreams of catching a truly big fish, especially a once-in-a-lifetime monster that stirs the heart and the imagination. Long time flathead catfisherman Donnie Wolford, of Sikeston, Mo…
Any fly angler who has ever battled a smallmouth bass knows that these are fish were made for the fly rod. They're aggressive, take flies readily and fight like fish twice their size.
But if you…
There are plenty choices for a portable coffee Percolator to ensure you get the best brew in the backwoods.
Everything tastes better outdoors. This is especially true of a good cup of coffee at…
Campfire cooking is often one of the best parts of camping or backpacking: It’s outdoor food preparation at its simplest that results in flavor-packed meals, which taste all the more delicious after…
In almost any small town across the US, there are a few things you can count on. Neighbors help each other. You will almost always meet someone you know at the grocery store. Lots of guys hunt. And…
Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) are a special species of fish that were originally found throughout the Madison and Gallatin rivers within Yellowstone National Park. Over the last few decades…
