The Tribune Needs an Outdoor Writer
I fish, hunt, wander, hike, camp, canoe, kayak, bird watch lately and pay attention to conservation issues that impact all of these activities. I don't travel much to take part…
My Stinky River – Wandering the Fox Valley
Last week I put up a simple post with a couple of suggestions for something to do over the weekend out and away from the city. It's going to be…
This Outing would be a Fishing Marathon
I have fishing outings that I refer to as Death Marches and others as Marathons. I actually make a distinction between the two even though when someone tags along, they…
A Past Squirrel Hunt in Three Parts: Part Three, the Descent Into Hell
. . . But when they stopped, usually on the side of a tree facing away from me, they may as well have vanished into thin air. I headed in…
A Past Squirrel Hunt in Three Parts: Part Two, the Build Up
By the time December rolled around, I was beginning to believe that getting out again in 2007 just wasn't going to happen. Finances had taken a nose dive once again.…
A Walk in the Park a Source of Revenue for the IDNR
My wife and I went for our usual walk around Silver Springs State Park on Sunday. Living only a 5 minute drive away, we find ourselves there 2 to 5…
It’s Lunch Time my Friend 7.28.11
I know, it's early, but getting re-acclimated to a regular 9 to 5 job is kicking my time management ass. I don't have any time. Was barely able to go…