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The fishing bug is biting again
Man, I’m ready to go wet a line. It’s almost spring, and the fishing bug is biting hard. And repeatedly. And with the pandemic still causing havoc back in the real world, it’s even harder […]
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It’s about time to get outside for adventures
I don’t know if we really have had more wind than ever before this winter, but it sure seems like it. The gusts have slowed down all the way into the 20s for one or […]
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I’m used to wind, but this is ridiculous
I can think of a lot of things I’d like better than a 45 mph wind. Like a root canal with no anesthetic. Or a dinner of nothing but Brussels sprouts and chick peas. Yuck. […]
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Feeling nostalgic for the ‘lower pasture’
I grew up outside of Riverton, on a piece of land that abutted the Wind River. We had the yard and the pasture, and surrounding that were three large fields a local farmer took care […]
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You’d think I’d be more tolerant of wind
For a guy who was born in Wyoming and has spent pretty close to his whole life here, I’m a big wimp when it comes to wind. I can take it for reasonably extended periods […]
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It’s time to start packing the camera again
I’ve been neglecting my camera for the last several years. I haven’t been carrying it with me when I go to work, or on trips to other towns to watch my kid compete in athletic […]
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Forget the politics — plastic bag ban is a good idea
At the risk of getting into a political argument, I want to tell you why I like the law Colorado passed banning those plastic shopping bags. For me, it’s not a political issue. Yeah, I […]
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McManus has some huge hiking boots to fill
I used to dream of someday taking Pat McManus’ place, writing those hilarious stories in Outdoor Life. But McManus had a unique genius that won’t ever be replaced. I have made a new year’s resolution […]
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Winter weather is the best weather
In my opinion, you just can’t beat winter. The colder and snowier, the better. As for the cold, I say bring it on. I love it. I enjoy getting bundled up in layer after layer […]
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Might as well take the rest of the week off
The last week of the year is always pretty meager in terms of production on the job. You’re still probably a bit groggy from all the Christmas festivities, and in another couple of days, you’ll […]