In the storied woods of Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan, and the Canadian province of Ontario, lies the fisherman’s holy grail, the ever-mysterious muskellunge, more commonly known as the muskie. Catching a muskie has become a badge of honor for anglers, or muskie fisherman, all over the Midwest, and even the country. Called “the fish of ten thousand casts,” the muskie is notoriously difficult to catch, and often jumps out of the water in amazing acrobatic form, thus earning its place as a trophy fish in the eyes of anglers young and old.
Growing up in Wisconsin, I was introduced to
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Stubaier Gletscher
by Bea June 10th, 2011 | Outdoor Activities, Skiing
If I had a bucket list, accomplishing what I did last weekend would be on it.
Not only have I seen the Alps, but I have officially gone skiing in them. Not only that, but I went skiing on a glacier in the summer! As you may have read from other posts about the Hintertuxer Glacier or Zermatt, I had been debating for a while about where I should go skiing in the summer. My major issues were cost and transportation. The Stubai Glacier was a great middle ground that solved my problems.
I spent one night in
Not only have I seen the Alps, but I have officially gone skiing in them. Not only that, but I went skiing on a glacier in the summer! As you may have read from other posts about the Hintertuxer Glacier or Zermatt, I had been debating for a while about where I should go skiing in the summer. My major issues were cost and transportation. The Stubai Glacier was a great middle ground that solved my problems.
I spent one night in
Tying the Knot
by Chang Song May 20th, 2011 | Fishing, Outdoor Activities
In life, "tying the knot"represents holy matrimony or marriage; however, tying the knot is also very important in fishing. In fact, fishing knots are an important link between the person fishing and the catch of his or her life. With the right tips on what kind of fishing knots to use, and how to tie them correctly, anyone can become exceptional and catch the "big one."
There are many knots in the sport of fishing. There are knots to attach your lure or hook to the line, there are knots to attach the line to your reel, and there are knots
There are many knots in the sport of fishing. There are knots to attach your lure or hook to the line, there are knots to attach the line to your reel, and there are knots
Lift-service Skiing Season Over in the East
by Bea May 13th, 2011 | Hiking, Outdoor Activities, Skiing, Winter Activities
I have to hand it to Sugarloaf, they are the King of Spring.
With their last weekend of the season being this past one, they’ve finally taken the sad step and pulled down the ropes on Monday, May 9th to finish up the season. While most resorts have already been promoting their golf and mountain biking courses, Sugarloaf has still been pushing the diehards to come out for one last run.
However, that doesn’t mean that the skiing season is over on the East Coast. It just means that the lift-operated season is over. Yup, it’s time to put your hiking
With their last weekend of the season being this past one, they’ve finally taken the sad step and pulled down the ropes on Monday, May 9th to finish up the season. While most resorts have already been promoting their golf and mountain biking courses, Sugarloaf has still been pushing the diehards to come out for one last run.
However, that doesn’t mean that the skiing season is over on the East Coast. It just means that the lift-operated season is over. Yup, it’s time to put your hiking
Types of Tents
by Bea May 5th, 2011 | Camping, Outdoor Activities
Just like everything else in this world, tents come in many different shapes and sizes. While tents may look different, the overall goal is the same - to give you a roof over your head.
The original tent design looks something like a teepee or a pyramid. With one pole in the center and typically no floor, it is a very basic design that is commonly used by backpackers. This is because it is an ultra-light design where even the pole can double as a hiking stick - how efficient! The main problem with this design is that it can
The original tent design looks something like a teepee or a pyramid. With one pole in the center and typically no floor, it is a very basic design that is commonly used by backpackers. This is because it is an ultra-light design where even the pole can double as a hiking stick - how efficient! The main problem with this design is that it can
