Great Outdoors
Get the kids interested in the outdoors early
I can’t even remember the first time my dad dragged me into the wilderness on a campout. For as long as I can remember, I’ve spent a good deal of my free time in the […]
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Rain’s a good thing, but it’s getting in the way of fishing
It takes all weekend to mow my lawn. I either need a smaller lawn or a bigger mower. When we don’t get much rain, I don’t have to mow more than once or twice a […]
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Some experiences we hand down to our kids are more fun than others
I love introducing my kids to the things I got to experience the first time with my dad. Things like fishing, hunting, hiking and camping were some of the best things my dad taught me […]
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Take time to remember the great ones today
Happy Memorial Day to you. Today’s really all about remembering the people who did great things, whether it was for our country or just for the people they were closest to. It’s a day to […]
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Don’t waste the upcoming three-day weekend
If you get Monday off for Memorial Day, take some time to pay tribute to people you’ve loved and lost. It’s a day for remembering those who fought for our country, as well as those […]
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I have lots to do in Wyoming’s wilder places
There’s nothing like leaving Wyoming for a while and coming back that will make you appreciate what we have here. I recently spent seven months in North Dakota, and while that state has a lot […]
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The Wind River is on my mind this time of year
I don’t get the chance to go home to Riverton much anymore. The day job tends to get in the way, and the kids seem to be in every activity that’s offered. Our weekends and […]
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Be a double threat this spring
Forget the spring cleaning; you’re just going to muddy the house up with mud from your waders and turkey feathers anyway. Just grab the shotgun and your fishing gear and get out to the hills […]
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Don’t waste a single nice spring day
Call in sick, use a vacation day or sneak out of the office a little early sometime this week. The fishing’s excellent throughout Wyoming, and the shorelines are less crowded on the weekdays. You’ll probably […]
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If you have a cold, get outside and flush it out
Back when I worked at the Game and Fish, Chris Madson wrote a column for Wyoming Wildlife magazine that talked about his remedy for the common cold. I can’t do it justice trying to explain […]