Friday, December 19, 2025
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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.

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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 14 years ago
Use caution when on the ice

Ice fishing can be fun. Erect a shelter of some sort and spend the day fishing for trout, walleye, bass, perch, burbot and any other finned creature available …

Updated 14 years ago
Christmas shopping deadline 17 days away

This is the second of a four-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoors-minded people.

Updated 14 years ago
The Fishin' Magician: Waiting for the ice

Rollie Schmitten and I traveled to Carlton, on the Methow River and met Keith Roe earlier this week. We used the parking area at the launch site and set up sho…

Updated 14 years ago
Columbia Basin Walleye Club fishing for funding

MOSES LAKE - Aside from ice fishermen, most Moses Lake fishing enthusiasts are laying low this time of year.

Updated 14 years ago
The Fishin' Magician: Now on cable television!

I should have some great current information on fishing the Methow River for you. I am busy shooting video for the new cable television show and have lined up …

Updated 14 years ago
The Fishin' Magician: Opportunities at Roses Lake

I was invited to go along on a trip to Rufus Woods with Anton Jones of Darrell and Dads Family Guide Service, but I have so much on my plate this week I had to…

Updated 14 years ago
Plan now for wildlife viewing, Christmas Bird Count

A favorite family-oriented outdoor activity is wildlife watching. A favorite annual trip for my wife, Garnet, and me is a trip to Steamboat Rock State Park for…

Updated 14 years ago
Fresh News from MarDon: Waterfowl and deer at Potholes

MARDON RESORT - The Potholes Recreation Area has numerous outdoor resources. Including hunting for waterfowl, upland game and incredible mule deer in the Deser…

Updated 14 years ago
The Fishin' Magician: Steelhead on The Rocks

I jumped on board Shane Magnuson's boat to do some video on steelhead fishing for the new television show the other day, and had a blast. His two clients I had…

Updated 14 years ago
Christmas 25 days away: enjoy the shopping

This is the first of a four-part series about Christmas gifts for outdoors-minded people.

Updated 14 years ago
Thankful, yes

Simply put, I'm thankful to be alive.

Updated 14 years ago
Master Hunter Program

What is the Master Hunter Permit Program? As stated by Fish and Wildlife: "The Master Hunter Permit Program is designed to promote responsible hunting. In addi…

Updated 14 years ago
Master Hunter Advisory Group seeks members

Fish and Wildlife is accepting letters of interest through Dec. 18 for membership on the department's Master Hunter Advisory Group.

Updated 14 years, 1 month ago
Discover Pass volunteer projects continue to be elusive

The rules state: Volunteers who work 24 hours or more on approved projects are eligible for a complimentary Discover Pass.

Updated 14 years, 1 month ago
Fresh News From MarDon: Waterfowl and Walleye

MARDON RESORT - Here in the Potholes Recreation Area we are seeing much improved waterfowl hunting with some winter weather. Also Walleye fishing on the MarDon…