Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Ephrata Youth Fishing Derby Saturday
EPHRATA — The Ephrata Lions Club will host its annual Youth Fishing Derby from 6 to 8 a.m. this Saturday at Ping P…
The Fishin' Magician: Lake openings near Quincy and George
On March 1st there is the yearly opening of several lakes in the Quincy Wildlife Area and near the town of George. Things really look good for anglers for this…
Larry Little tells his side
John Walsh and I were fellow members of the Moses Lake High School Great Class of 1965. We both ended up at the same place and the same time in Vietnam in 1968.
The Fishin' Magician: Ice Fishing for Perch
What's a perch lover supposed to do? Winchester Way is not even close to what it used to be. The marina at Coulee City is still filling and the fish haven't mo…
The Fishin' Magician: NW Ice Fishing Fest in Molson
I'm really looking forward to this weekend. It will be my first visit to the NW Ice Fishing Fest in Molson, and I am way behind a crowd of other regular angler…
Great backyard bird count only one week away
MOSES LAKE - Mark your calendar: Friday, Feb. 17 through Monday, Feb. 20. These are the dates of the 15th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. The event is a join…
Appropriate co-conspirators necessary
This is the third of a four-part series about fun and harmless pranks.
The Fishin' Magician: Disappointment at Rocky Ford
I got to spend an afternoon at Rocky Ford, and once again the Ford treated me and my fishing partners badly. It wasn't the first time. Rocky Ford can be that w…
The Fishin' Magician: Lakes for Ice Fishing
Those who enjoy ice fishing and like to catch quality trout should consider a couple of lakes in Okanogan County. One is very much overlooked, and I suppose th…
Wildlife viewing, upcoming bird count makes for family-oriented fun
We beat the drum for wildlife viewing often. The activity is interesting and fun, plus it is suitable for a young family. The upcoming Backyard bird count is a…
The Fishin' Magician: 8th Annual Ice Fishing Festival
I am going to attend the 8th Annual Ice Fishing Festival in Molson, which is near Oroville, Washington this year. If you want to do some pre-fishing to get an …
Setting up my best prank ever
Over the years, from the time I was a youngster, to recent days, many pranks, tricks, shenanigans, jokes and hoaxes have taken place within my viewing range. M…
The Fishin' Magician: Returning from Shows
I have been on the road a lot lately. I traveled to Puyallup for the Washington Sportsmen's Show and then onto Seattle for the big Boat Show. These were great …
The Fishin' Magician: Perch and Triploids
I am getting a huge amount of snow at my home in Leavenworth, and what I get reflects what is piling up at Fish Lake. However, those that are willing to slog t…
Duck, goose hunting ends this Sunday
The bird hunting seasons are coming to an end, but other seasons continue for a few more days to a couple of months. Read on.
Harmless pranks; a family tradition
This is the first of a three-part series about harmless family pranks.