One of the ‘snowbirds” of Iowa, ubiquitous from rural areas to cities, is the junco. There are two junco species …
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By Brandon Caswell, correspondent Outdoors Jan. 30, 2021 10:05 am
One of the ‘snowbirds” of Iowa, ubiquitous from rural areas to cities, is the junco. There are two junco species …
Orlan Love Outdoors Jan. 25, 2021 7:24 am
The saying ‘it’s not paranoia if they’re really out to get you” applies to January pheasants. Their hyper-suspicious nature derives …
By John Lawrence Hanson, correspondent Outdoors Jan. 20, 2021 1:47 pm
A hot and sunny June day was my baptism at F.W. Kent Park. Baptism suggests renewal. As we welcome the …
By Marion and Rich Patterson, correspondents Outdoors Jan. 14, 2021 11:56 am
Late one November afternoon, we did something many would consider nuts. We pulled our tent and sleeping bags out of …
Orlan Love Outdoors Jan. 12, 2021 12:11 pm
The recent riming of Eastern Iowa provided an interlude of shining beauty in an otherwise dull and dreary winter. Chronic …
By Doug Newhoff, correspondent
Outdoors Jan. 5, 2021 2:16 pm
Somewhere between ‘Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer” and ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” I headed to the garage last week to throw …
By Brandon Caswell, correspondent
Outdoors Dec. 28, 2020 12:06 pm
Despite Iowa’s lowest bird diversity in the winter months, there are many hidden treasures still to be found. Owl diversity …
Orlan Love
Outdoors Dec. 27, 2020 10:33 am
Looking back at 2020, which thankfully is almost over, it turned out to be a banner year for outdoor activities. …
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Outdoors Dec. 21, 2020 10:56 am
By John Lawrence Hanson, correspondent Shouts of joy and squeals of excitement erupted. It was a racket. I imagined the …
By Marion and Rich Patterson. correspondents
Outdoors Dec. 21, 2020 10:58 am
A year ago we looked forward to several 2020 trips. We planned to hike and camp in Vermont’s Green Mountains …
By Marion and Rich Patterson, correspondents
Outdoors Dec. 14, 2020 10:04 am
As we drove home after camping at northeast Iowa’s Yellow River State Forest, a frustrating sign loomed on Highway 13. …
Orlan Love
Outdoors Dec. 14, 2020 10:02 am
Dogs put the fun in pheasant hunting. With their keen noses, predatory instincts, boundless energy and will to please their …
By Doug Newhoff, correspondent
Outdoors Dec. 9, 2020 1:34 pm
When I was a kid some 50 years ago, ice fishing wasn’t especially popular. Our homemade portable shelters were bulky …
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