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Give wild animals space
My cousin’s wedding lured me to Grand Teton National Park not long ago. While I was up in that neck of the woods, I did a bit of scouting around for wildlife. In a national […]
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Outdoors Act keeps public lands accessible to all
Public lands are where most of our greatest adventures happen. From those first camping trips we took as kids to our last outings when we’re in our later years, those trips to the forest, the […]
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Don’t forget to register for this weekend’s BioBlitz
The Wyoming Bioblitz is this weekend. I told you earlier this week that it’s a great justification for getting out of the house for a couple of days, but it’s also a chance for you […]
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Beat the heat with a trip to the high country
I can’t stand heat. I’d rather be cold than hot. Part of it is just how I’m wired. I just don’t do well when I’m overheated. If I’m doing any kind of exercise, I sweat […]
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This weekend there’s a perfect excuse to get outside
I’m constantly looking for excuses to get outside. When I was a kid, I didn’t need any excuses. That was back in the days before Xbox and Nintendo, and if I hadn’t spent 90 percent […]
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Take a day off and stave off the COVID blues
Not everyone’s back to work yet, but between the protests and the COVID-19 hassles, we could all use a day or two where we can think about something other than all the junk going on […]
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Mowing with the kids is an excuse to get outside
I’m happiest when I’m outside. Out in the woods, with no walls around me and no roof over my head, other than the occasional canyon and the clouds or stars. When I can’t get up […]
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Get those last-minute Father’s Day hints in now
Father’s Day is day after tomorrow. If you want something good, it’s a little late to start hinting, but it doesn’t hurt to try. Or better yet, take your kids out to the woods and […]
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There’s plenty to do outdoors — get outsid
Fishing season is finally here. The die-hards have been hitting the water for the last several weeks, but now even a lot of the higher country is free of ice. Be careful, though, because the […]
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Time to check the weather
My dad gave me a Brunton ADC Summit a few years ago. The ADC is a handheld weather station. ADC stands for Atmospheric Data Center. You can strap it to your backpack or wear it […]