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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 5 days, 23 hours ago

Moses Lake’s Ecthernkamp wins Pro-Am Bass Tourney

OTHELLO — The Bass Angler Magazine’s Vexus Pro-Am Bass Tournament at the Potholes Reservoir was held over the week…

Updated 14 years, 6 months ago
Still plenty of time to shop for outdoor-minded people

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

Updated 14 years, 6 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Pateros is still great

I got another chance to fish with Shane Magnuson at Pateros. I went up to finish a segment for the new TV Show and, thanks to the folks at the Lake Pateros Mot…

Updated 14 years, 6 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: No more Methow for now

In spite of very touch conditions my friend Kevin van Bueren managed to take a very nice steelhead on the Methow River recently. I have mentioned that slush an…

Updated 14 years, 6 months ago
The Fishin' Magician: Too much ice, not enough fishing

Anglers that enjoy fishing the Methow River may want to wait a while before planning a trip up there. The river is getting very icy. I recently fished on the M…

Updated 14 years, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 6 months 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, 7 months ago
Thankful, yes

Simply put, I'm thankful to be alive.