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Outdoors

What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.

Updated 4 days, 7 hours ago

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…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Jameson Lake's second opening

One of the favorite fishing openers we have over here is the second opening of Jameson Lake. This 500-acre lake has been a mecca for anglers for decade. Huge c…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Jameson Lake's second opening

One of the favorite fishing openers we have over here is the second opening of Jameson Lake. This 500-acre lake has been a Mecca for anglers for decade. Huge c…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
Hunting word of day: Canada geese the target

Interesting point about reading the Migratory Waterfowl and Upland Game Seasons pamphlet; a hunter has to wonder if all of the wording is correct. Take for exa…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
Fresh News From MarDon

The Potholes Recreation Area has just started to witness the early signs of the ominous approach of Fall. Nighttime temperatures have been repeatedly near 40f …

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
A look at the upcoming waterfowl and upland seasons

At least four pamphlets are published each year for the benefit of outdoor-minded people. The spring turkey hunting pamphlet is comprised of the least amount o…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Wenatchee River Salmon Festival

It's only a week away: The 22nd Annual Wenatchee River Salmon Festival, starting on Saturday, September 22. This is absolutely the best event for families in t…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: More triploids in Rufus Woods

If you recall the Trippin' with the Triploids Derby in Bridgeport this past spring was a huge success. Many anglers participated and the organizers did a great…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
Plenty of hunting seasons underway

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
Fresh News From MarDon

Back to school for everyone does not mean it is time to put up the fishing rods and winterize the boat! The Potholes Recreation area is an amazing place to pla…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
George passes and leaves big boots and a deep hole

My friend, George Wilson, passed away a week and two days ago. My wife, Garnet, and I met George and his wife, Mabel, during their volunteer efforts at the Pot…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Slow salmon

Salmon fishing has been slow that past week on the upper Columbia, and I have very anglers out even trying. It is shocking to see so little traffic at the Brew…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Summer Chinook

Summer run Chinook fishing is still going strong in Central Washington. Most anglers' efforts are concentrated below Wells Dam, above the dam and off the mouth…

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
Fresh News From MarDon

It's the perfect time of year on Potholes Reservoir. The trout fishing is the best it has been in 10 years. Trolling a # 3 Needlefish or diving plugs like a # …

Updated 13 years, 3 months ago
Archery deer and elk seasons begin

Tomorrow, Sept. 1, is a big day in the hunting world, as several hunting seasons are set to open. Dennis note: I want to go after doves close to home, but a gr…