A dreadful childhood memory is sitting in a classroom while the beautiful weather showing off outside the window was calling my name.
Spring is morel mushroom season. Hunters of the prized fungi will be out in force as the spring rains come and the nights begin to warm. Grizzled old 'shroom hunters will return from their hunts with bags full of the prized morsels like they have done for decades. Others will struggle to find enough morels for a single meal.
As an event planner, I've been deeply entrenched in Knoxville, Tenn., the past two years.
We've all been guilty of taking a sip of water from a clear-as-can-be stream while wading for trout, splashing lake water on the face after a long hike or taking a cannonball off the end of a buddy's dock, which usually results in laughter and a mouthful of water. These are innocent enough actions, yet they can cause pain and misery — and it can all be blamed on microscopic parasites.
The thrill of the hunt. The peace and quiet of a mountain hike. The priceless feeling when you take kids to fishing for the first time.
None of the above can exist in the future without conservation.
Having a bad camping experience, especially if it's your first, leaves a negative impression on one of the best ways to enjoy the n
A common scene around a campground is an angler or two perched at the water's edge with fishing pole in hand.
I spend a great deal of time in the outdoors. I fish, hike, paddle and scout. And, although I don't hunt with a gun, I do so with a camera — capturing wildlife in its most natural setting.
As the winter begins to leave the stage and offer the floor to spring, most folks are ready to shake off some stress.
Camping in the early spring can offer a different outdoor experience as well as set of challenges. La
