John Lawrence Hanson

New trail at Pinicon Ridge Park is among the best in the state, but is now closed for the season

The Nature Call: Many obstacles made for a long day during recent kayak trip

If federal government shut-downs actually burdened the most powerful groups, then there would be no shut-downs. I submit a preventative …

The Nature Call: And the time spent fishing wasn’t bad, either

The Nature Call: Some fish and plenty of lessons learned on the Happy Ryder

The Nature Call: Author enjoys unique experience of birding on Hawaiian island

The Nature Call: This bike ride included 3 parks, 3 distinct routes in Dubuque County

The Nature Call: Arborists from around state showed off skills during event in Cedar Rapids recently

The Nature Call: It was a good trip to Grovers Creek for fishing and contemplation

New friendships were forged in this anticipated outing

The Nature Call: It was only 1 rabbit on this recent outing, but that was good enough on this day

The Iowa Treasury is not overflowing with surplus owed to the affluent. The Iowa Treasury is overflowing with IOUs. The …

The Nature Call: Mars was bright during this lunar occultation

A (very) early morning quest for mink and muskrat

The Nature Calls: Recent outing didn’t produce a new bird, but last year’s bounty was plenty good before Thanksgiving