The window to backpack into the mountains is narrow, usually beginning sometime in July and ending in October. The Bear Grass (it’s...

West Central Mountain Creative District Summer Soiree on the Lake Join The West Central Mountain Creative District (WCMCD) for an evening...

I know that Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) stock a lot of lakes and rivers, but I have never been present when they arrive. I got my first...

I hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable 4th of July. As we celebrate our countries wish for freedom, I hope that we remember that...

Okay, I am stumped on this one but don’t know a lot about Elk behavior. So we are paddling down the river and there is an animal...

Sandhill Cranes Dance They love to dance, sandhill cranes, at least this time of the year. This is a piece that I did many years ago but...

Friends. Important to our lives and the moments we get to spend together in our busy lives are to be cherished. This week I and many...

When you plan an annual fishing trip on a river in spring, being flexible is key. The last time we fished the John Day River, it was...

This is the first piece of work from my 2022 collection, “Snow Geese in Adrian”. There are several places that I visit each spring that...

Mud season in resort towns can be a challenge but especially for those people that have businesses. I am very excited about our local...

One of my hobbies has been birding and I always enjoy discovering a new bird. So, on my last fishing adventure a snowy morning kept me...

I was forced to retire in 2017 due to health issues and have sought a way to volunteer my time. I have become involved in the West...

I am really happy that to be able to participate in the first annual JOYFUL event at the Riverside in Boise Idaho on Sunday April 24,...

A fishing kayak is a stable sit-on-top kayak that has peddles. So, when you are seriously fishing you don’t have to paddle. I love...

This was one of the best seasons for Cross Country Skiing at Jug Mountain Ranch that many of us have experienced. This is a tribute to...

Yes, I know that robins are supposed to be a sign of spring and they showed up 2 weeks ago or so, but early this week the first pair of...

This past week I was able to participate in a PSIA continuing education event with Emily Lovett at Bear Basin in McCall, Idaho. Emily...

Fox sightings in Late Winter March is the time when you can stay on top of the snowpack and go exploring on snowshoes or skis and I often...

“The women are the Keepers of the Water, and the Men are the Keepers of the Fire. The Keepers of the Water need to restore the balance...

We are very fortunate in McCall that Jenni Ritch and Kerri Stebbins took on the task of opening an outlet for local artists, McCall Made....