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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 2 months, 1 week ago

FISHING REPORT: Largemouth fishing excellent, smallmouth good at Potholes

MARDON — Largemouth bass fishing has been excellent this week. Fish top water baits early and late and have a Senk…

Updated 14 years ago
Fresh News from MarDon Resort

Something good is happening on Potholes Reservoir. Perch fishing seems to having a come-back! Reports of perch action from all over Potholes Reservoir have bee…

Updated 14 years ago
The Fishin' Magician: Summer salmon on the Wenatchee

I have been wondering how anglers are doing on the summer run salmon on the Wenatchee River, and wouldn't you know it, I ran into Jeff Stroup making his rounds…

Updated 14 years ago
Youth hunts on tap this weekend

The time is nigh. The youth hunts, for several species of birds, takes place this weekend, Saturday and Sunday. Read on.

Updated 14 years ago
The Fishin' Magician: Wanapum Dam, Priest Rapids, and White Bluff

I haven't been able to get down river to fish for fall salmon below Wanapum Dam, Priest Rapids or White Bluff myself, so I checked in with my buddy Shane Magnu…

Updated 14 years 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 14 years 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 14 years 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 14 years 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 14 years 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 14 years 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 14 years 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 14 years 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 14 years 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…