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Stop and look around you
I was out feeding the horses on Sunday morning, and a turkey vulture flew down into the pasture. As I watched, it landed just out of my view over the lip of a little rise. […]
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Anytime’s a good time to get lost
Most people try to avoid getting lost in the woods. I’ve long thought my dad’s goal was just the opposite. Every time we headed out into the wild, Dad would get us lost. Never horribly […]
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I return to the Wind River every spring, if only in my memory
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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Get those chores done now so you can go fishing later
Don’t wait to do the things you’ll need to do to enjoy the summer. Get your fishing license and conservation stamp now, while your checking account is still fat from your tax return. Standing on […]
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Take a hike
Go take a hike. I don’t mean that in a bad way. I just mean you really ought to take advantage of the change in weather. We still have to watch out for the occasional […]
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Tonight is Ladies’ Night at Sporsman’s Warehouse
The Sportsman’s Warehouse stores in both Cheyenne and Casper are holding their annual Ladies’ Nights tonight. I reported last week that these events are only for women, but I was mistaken. Guys can come, too, […]
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I wish the weatherman would be wrong about the wind
The people who forecast the weather usually do a darn fine job of it. They say it’s going to snow, and it snows. They say it’s going to be sunny, and it’s sunny. They might […]
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Spring storms leave plenty of mud
It’s simple science. When snow melts, it turns to water. When water soaks into dirt, it turns to mud. But usually, that mud lasts a short time, and then it becomes dirt again. So why […]
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Sportsman’s Warehouse has a night just for the ladies
The evening of Thursday, April 7, will be devoted to the women who like to go get dirty outside. The Sportsman’s Warehouse stores in both Cheyenne and Casper will be hosting their annual Ladies’ Night […]
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It’s almost spring — prepare for winter storms
Some of the worst weather I’ve ever encountered has hit me out of the blue this time of year. Back before I had the responsibilities of a job, a wife and kids, I couldn’t wait […]