It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of fly fishing. It’s the perfect way to relax while getting in touch with our ancestral habits. After all, fishing in some form or another dates all the way back to the Paleolithic era. But what if you could take it one step further? Instead of heading to the local sporting good… Read more →
10 Memorable Hikes
Hiking provides a joy unlike any other. It combines the serenity of the outdoors with the necessary yet revitalizing vim and vigor of an intense workout. And best of all? It pays off dividends– and not just for your body and mind. The joy that one gets when reaching the crest of the hill, combined and the magnificent view it… Read more →
The Benefits of Being Outdoors
Have you ever gone outside, taken a fresh breath deep into your lungs, breathed out and wondered: “why does that feel so good?” Turns out it’s not just you, and it’s not a magical occurrence. Spending time outside can feel so rejuvenating for a myriad of scientific reasons. Chloe Metzger of Health.com actually shared someof these benefits in a post… Read more →
So, You’re Ready for Your First Knife?
If you had to name one tool that you couldn’t be without when you’re out in the wild, what would it be? And no, firearms and multitools don’t count. Go ahead, what are you thinking? Ah, did you say “pocketknife”? If so, you aren’t the first, and certainly aren’t the last– pocket knives, and tactical knives in a larger sense,… Read more →
ForSight Fishing
With social unrest and upheaval at home, and humanitarian crises abroad, here’s a bit of news that is sure to brighten your day. For several years, ForSight Vision and Muddy Creek Trout Unlimited has been leading an expedition to Lower Chanceford Township in order take a group of blind children fishing. This isn’t an event for sport or subsistence– the… Read more →
Knowing the Fish
Ah, Fly Fishing – the time honored pastime of ancient roman authors, military officers, and the everyman. You may want to join in on this time honored tradition, too! But are you concerned or hesitant because you don’t know where to start? Got the gear but can’t find the fish? Know fish habits well, but no idea how to cast… Read more →
The Adventure of Chasing Fish Up the Coast of Maine
There’s nothing quite like the adventure of chasing fish as they swim up the eastern coast of the United States. Each spring, thousands of fisherman flock from all over — the East Coast, the Baltimore area, the Carolinas — to follow striped bass and bluefish as they swim up the coast. It’s a delicate dance that depends entirely on the weather.… Read more →
New England Ski Resorts on Track for a Record Spring Skiing Season
While many New England residents are begrudgingly stomping through snow on their way to work and impatiently awaiting the spring season, ski resorts and ski fans are celebrating the bombardment of fresh powder. The recent onslaught of snowstorms has blanketed New England resorts with impressive amounts of fresh snow, including 170 inches so far this season at Killington Resort in… Read more →
Snowmobiling: Getting Started
Sometimes winter needs a little extra push. Skis and snowboards can only take you so far, and that is where snowmobiling comes in. As an article featured in Snowshoe Magazine attests, there are winter locations that can only be reached by snowmobile and the payoffs come big with high speeds and breathtaking views. With winter showing no signs of leaving… Read more →
Fly Fishing: Tying a Fly
One of the most important steps when it comes to being a successful fly-fisher, is learning how to tie a lifelike fly properly. Most well-tied flies are done specifically to cater to the particular kind of fish you are trying to catch. Here are the three most common ways to tie a fly: The first is the pheasant tail nymph,… Read more →