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…
Fishing Magician Report: Chief Joseph trip yields plentiful trout
I was able to sneak away and fish for triploid rainbow below Chief Joseph Dam on August 1st, the first day of the special season. My wife Eileen and I launched the Jetcraft at the park in Bridgeport and headed stra…
Thoughts about long-range shooting
MOSES LAKE - The thought of hitting a target at 500 yards intrigues me. Hitting the target consistently amazes me. Yet the situation to try both was offered la…
Fishing Magician - Good perch makes for a great meal for two
The summer run salmon fishing on the upper Columbia is heating up. The triploid fishing on Rufus Woods continues to be red hot, and the walleye fishing has been good here, too. Being the contrary guy that I am, I d…
Fishing Magician - New and exciting fisheries
There are a couple of new and very exciting fisheries pending here in Central Washington. Starting as early as August 1st, there could be an opening of fishing for triploid rainbow trout above Brewster. As most ang…
Fresh News from Mardon: "Thunder Rolls" and "Explosive Strikes"
MARDON RESORT - As the days of summer roll on, the fishing only gets better out here at the Potholes Recreation Area. As the great Garth Brooks song, "The Thun…
Typical July: hot fishing expected; shooting enjoyed
MOSES LAKE - Our normal Columbia Basin summer warmwater fishery is heating up. But don't forget salmon fishing on the Columbia River, which is a fairly new event. Read on.
Fairchild commander proves worth with fly rod
This is the last of a two-part series about fishing with the Commander of Fairchild Air Force Base.
Fishing Magician - Salmon fishing taking a turn for the better
Salmon fishing has taken a definite turn for the better on the upper Columbia in the Wenatchee area. Some very big, and I mean 40 pounds, have been landing here lately and these early summer runs are beautiful. Hea…
Fishing Magician: Big summer runs
Summer run salmon are pouring up the Columbia River, and although heavy flows continue to hamper angler's efforts, there are both Chinook and sockeye being caught. Many are still making it to the big eddy below Wan…
Fishing Magician: Big season "happening" ... Hooked on Toys
Hooked on Toys in Wenatchee is the place to be this coming weekend. The Berkley Experience Trailer is coming to town and this is a very big deal. I remember what it was like last year, and it's the biggest "happeni…
Fishing Magician: From Wells Dam, Okanogan
I checked with Bob Fateley at the Triangle Exxon in Brewster to see how the fishing for summer run Chinook and sockeye was going up there and got disappointing news. His word for the action was "dead". Very few Chi…
The Colonels Guemmer are resilient anglers
MOSES LAKE - This is the first of a two-part series about fishing with the Colonels Guemmer.
Fishing Magician: Kids Trout Derby
The Icicle Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited is kicking off summer trout fishing with their annual Kids Trout Derby at the Juvenile Pond on Blackbird Island in Leavenworth. The event will take place on Saturday, Ju…
Col. Guemmer expected to attend Lunch with the Troops
This month's Lunch with the Troops event has all of the elements to produce a best-of-the-year luncheon. While each of the monthly gatherings has been special …
Raffle Permit Hunt deadline a week away
Yes, we hammered this last week, but this is the last week, as we want to make sure readers don't miss out on this opportunity.