Late one November afternoon, we did something many would consider nuts. We pulled our tent and sleeping bags out of …
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Late one November afternoon, we did something many would consider nuts. We pulled our tent and sleeping bags out of …
The recent riming of Eastern Iowa provided an interlude of shining beauty in an otherwise dull and dreary winter. Chronic …
Somewhere between ‘Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” and ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” I headed to the garage last week to throw …
Despite Iowa’s lowest bird diversity in the winter months, there are many hidden treasures still to be found. Owl diversity …
Looking back at 2020, which thankfully is almost over, it turned out to be a banner year for outdoor activities. …
By John Lawrence Hanson, correspondent Shouts of joy and squeals of excitement erupted. It was a racket. I imagined the …
A year ago we looked forward to several 2020 trips. We planned to hike and camp in Vermont’s Green Mountains …
As we drove home after camping at northeast Iowa’s Yellow River State Forest, a frustrating sign loomed on Highway 13. …
Dogs put the fun in pheasant hunting. With their keen noses, predatory instincts, boundless energy and will to please their …
When I was a kid some 50 years ago, ice fishing wasn’t especially popular. Our homemade portable shelters were bulky …
CEDAR RAPIDS – The Mount Trashmore trails and overlook will open Wednesday and Thursday only thanks to the ‘unseasonably warm …
State park rangers – certified peace officers who safeguard Iowa’s premier outdoor recreational areas – are confronting an increasingly endangered …
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