Arches National Park: The Complete Guide (Including How Not to Die of Heatstroke in "Spring")There's a special kind of stupid that only a fly fishing guide can achieve, and I achieved it three separate times before the lesson finally took. Three trips to Moab. Three times in April or May, the months every calendar and […]

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Badlands National Park: Where I Hiked the Window Trail, Outsmarted 101 Degrees, and Was Saved by a Cricket BurgerThere are two kinds of people who visit Badlands National Park in the middle of summer: those who check the forecast, and those of us who prefer the element of surprise. I have always been a surprise […]

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Montana Fly Fishing: The Unsung Hero of the Madison River Drainage: Fly Fishing South Fork Madison River MontanaMost anglers picture the famous sixty-mile riffle between hebgen lake and ennis lake when they hear about the madison river. You probably imagine a floating parking lot packed with a drift boat parade on a Saturday in July, […]

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Exploring Big Bend National Park: Top Trails & TipsBig Bend National Park is where you go when you are done with crowded overlooks and traffic jams in the mountains. This park is where you trade bus tours and busy trails for long empty roads, massive canyon walls, and a desert silence that hums in your […]

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Cowlitz River Steelhead Fly Fishing Washington: A Guide Cowlitz River Steelhead Fly Fishing Washington is one of those searches you type in when you are ready to stop scrolling and start swinging flies. If you want a river with strong runs, real history, easy access, and year round options, this one checks every box. Cowlitz […]

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness: A History of ProtectionThe Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is that rare spot in America where you can pretend civilization never happened and actually get away with it. Spanning over 1.1 million acres in northeastern Minnesota's Superior National Forest near lake superior, this glacial playground boasts more than 1,100 […]

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Backpacking Kroenke Lake-Hartenstien Lake: A Trail Guide The Sawatch Range in Colorado is packed with 14ers and summer crowds chasing summit glory. But if you want a backpacking trip that mixes alpine serenity with solid fly fishing and a hilarious exit through the masses, this five-day adventure is it. Backpacking Kroenke Lake-Hartenstien Lake is the […]

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Gros Ventre Wilderness WyomingIf you are tired of dodging selfie sticks at Grand Teton National Park, look east. The Gros Ventre Wilderness offers solitude where the only observer might be a grizzly bear wondering if you are edible. This 287,000-acre area sits within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, providing a rugged alternative to the busy trails […]

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