Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
High winds forecast Tuesday and Wednesday
MOSES LAKE — While the heavy rain, heavy snow and flooding is expected to stay north of the Columbia Basin, the Ba…
The Fishin' Magician: Kokanee on Lake Chelan
I got back up to Lake Chelan to get after the kokanee again, and this was my best trip so far. There were a lot of boats launching at Mill Bay and big packs of…
Fresh News From MarDon
Trout fishing is very active on Potholes Reservoir, Soda Lake, Upper Goose Lake, and more of the seep lakes open this time of year.
Volunteers needed for springtime work
Nesting boxes need servicing and the shore of Moses Lake too. Volunteers provide the labor to accomplish much work in the Columbia Basin. There is always room …
The Fishin' Magician: A great weekend
I made it up to Lake Chelan to see if those big kokanee were actually being caught, and yes they are. I fished last Friday with Shane Magnuson, Upper Columbia …
The Fishin' Magician: Action on Wenachee River
With the Methow River closing to steelhead fishing soon and the fishing really slowing on the main stem Columbia River, anglers have the Wenatchee River remain…
Fresh News from MarDon
Why wait for the April 1 opener when limits are being caught right now. As recent as yesterday limits of nice rainbows have been coming out of the Seep Lakes. …
March 1 opener report continued
Space restrictions restricted us from reporting all of the March 1 opener report we had available. Today we continue with the report.
Delicacies discovered while cleaning freezer
The work of harvesting a game bird, animal or fish makes the flesh taste sweeter.
The Fishin' Magician: Steelhead season comes to an end
I had a great conclusion to my steelhead fishing season.
Fresh News from MarDon
Central-Eastern Washington is enjoying the signs of an earlier spring than the last two years. Ice off was three weeks earlier this year compared to 2012. This…
Anglers catch near limits on season opener
The March 1 opener is history and anglers from all across the state enjoyed the first weekend of the season. In addition, the Quincy Trout Fishing Derby was he…
The Fishin' Magician: Trout in Burke and Banks Lakes
Trout anglers can expect continued good fishing at the lakes in the Quincy Wildlife Area. There were big crowds on Burke, Quincy, Martha and Caliche last weeke…
A day of reconnaissance and visiting with friends
Day trips are a common outdoor experience for my wife Garnet and me. Ephrata friends, Rosann and Bill Green, have mentioned the idea of using a goat to help tr…
The Fishin' Magician: Quincy Valley Tourism Association's annual trout derby
I know many of you are anxious to learn how the Quincy Valley Tourism Association's annual trout derby turned out, and I have the results. First of all there w…
The Fishin' Magician: Catch limits
Fish Lake, near Lake Wenatchee, has been a favorite of ice fishermen for decades, and the favorite catch has been perch. To assure good fishing for perch throu…