As youngster, l was an avid risk-taker. I rarely turned down an opportunity to take on a dare. I viewed the outdoors as one big, wild obstacle course, where the waters were always deeper, the mountains always steeper, the ice thinner and my mind forever filled with thoughts of what was going on ...

With the arrival of the Strawberry Moon looming on the near horizon, fish and game will be on the move. Wildflowers will continue to brighten-up the otherwise dark evergreen forests, and the bogs as well. Anglers, paddlers and like-minded outdoor travelers have been enjoying what has ...

It is a prime time to be on the water. Last week, l actually took a day off from my busy spring fishing season ... to go fishing. It was truly a “busman’s holiday,” as l had a couple of old friends along for company. Fortunately, they were along for the ride as well. We managed to pack ...

As a result of my chosen occupation, l tend to spend a fair share of time outside — hiking, paddling, fishing or simply enjoying the outdoors. Despite the many natural and man-made threats that outdoor travels may present — everything from foul weather, foul mouths and unruly kids to ...

As much as anyone l know, my friend Lynn Malerba loved the woods. She grew up in an outdoor family of guides, hunters and anglers. It was a natural fit that she would eventually continue to carry on the family tradition. After retiring from her career as a physical educator, she took on a ...

Following one last winter storm, many local communities had to deal with blackouts and flood waters. The heavy snow and winds also downed trees and broke limbs, leaving many local trails impassible. The extent of the damage was evident as anglers and paddlers took to the waters last ...