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…
Lowland fishing season opener shows promise
Each year Fish and Wildlife published a forecast of what anglers should find in area lakes. After the opening day, they also publish a summary of the opening d…
The Fishin' Magician: Grant County Fishing
Trout lakes performed very well throughout the region on the opening of the fishing season. Good weather played a part in angler participation, and although ov…
Experiencing days of education and friendship
Last week my wife, Garnet, and I traveled to Bend, OR to attend the 2012 Annual Northwest Outdoor Writers' Association Conference. We are both members. The dri…
The Fishin' Magician: Eastern Washington trout opening
The opening weekend of trout fishing in Eastern Washington was one of the best in years. Anglers were greeted with sunny skies and calm weather, and trout fish…
The Fishin' Magician: Trippin' with the Triploids Derby
The entries are flying in now as the date gets closer for the Trippin' with the Triploids Derby nears. At a recent seminar held at Town Ford in East Wenatchee,…
Lowland lakes fishing season opens tomorrow
The big opening each year is called the lowland lakes opener. This includes Blue, Park, Deep lakes in the Sun Lakes area, plus a few others scattered around th…
Fresh News From MarDon: Bass tournament over
MARDON RESORT - The 2012 Potholes Open Bass Tournament was fished by 121 teams of two. The Potholes Bass Club did an excellent job of running this event for th…
Reflections on the first camping trip
There are times when letting go of an event or adventure is difficult for me. Our first camping trip is one such case.
The Fishin' Magician: Trout in Okanogan County
Okanogan County is rich with great trout fishing lakes, and this year there are some old favorites that anglers will find particularly good. Popular Alta Lake,…
The Fishin' Magician: Trout in the Wenatchee Valley
The opening of the lowland lakes for trout fishing is coming up this weekend, and anglers in the Wenatchee Valley don't have to travel far to find some lakes t…
Ephrata holding children's fishing derby
EPHRATA - Children are invited to go fishing in Ephrata on Saturday.
Crab Creek Riders mini-clinic next Saturday
Calling all members and prospective members of the Crab Creek Riders; the first event of the year is not far away. Read on.
First camping trip to Steamboat Rock State Park
Raindrops are making a rhythmic noise at they hit the roof of the travel trailer. The pitter-patter sound provides a good, positive and secure feeling. This pa…
The Fishin' Magician: Okanogan County spots
Okanogan County is rich with great trout fishing lakes, and this year there are some old favorites that anglers will find particularly good. Popular Alta Lake,…
The Fishin' Magician: Lakes near Rock Island
Anglers that like to fish for trout in our area lakes, and don't want to wait until the end of April should consider trying the lakes near Rock Island. Three o…