John Lawrence Hanson

The Nature Call: Wantabee MTB Madness bike races were fun - and competitive - for all ages

The Nature Call: In search of mourning doves on this outing, the author is thinking of the lost passenger pigeon once abundant in the United States

The Nature Call: Goat prairies are vertical openings in bluffs found along the big river

The Nature Call: Lots of nature, beauty and a few obstacles on trip from Marion to Cedar River

The Nature Call: A good day outdoors produced some treats and interesting photo

The National Archery in the School Program has 1.3 million student-athletes, including 1,865 in Iowa

The Nature Call: As well as a little maple that was lost to progress

The Nature Call: John Lawrence Hanson drove for miles and miles to find a good cross country skiing trail

The Nature Call: Ryal Hansen bagged his first deer during the muzzleloader season

The Nature Call: Trail cams offer unique way to enjoy nature

The Nature Calls: Author had always wanted an opportunity to hunt with houndsmen

The 6-hour Woodpecker 6 is a challenging romp through Pinicon Ridge Park

The Nature Call: Looking back a good deer hunting moment while waiting for the next one

The Nature Call: No luck on first hunt of season, but there was plenty to enjoy at Duck Stamp Contest

The Nature Call: Catfish were the goal, but a buffalo fish made it a good night - and dinner