One of the greatest baits that an angler can employ when fishing for trout is worms. Earthworms or night crawlers are a natural food of trout, which find and eat the worms after they are washed into a brook, stream, river or lake. There are some things that fishermen need to keep in mind when using worms to go after trout, including how to hook the worms and… read more
The Landslide Hazards Program reports that landslides--of which rock slides are a major part--cause an average of 25 deaths every year. As an avid rock climber or bouldering aficionado, you are in even greater danger of bodily injury from a rock slide. Read on and learn what causes rock slides, what to look for when seeking to avoid them, and how to deal wit… read more
Crawfish, also commonly called crawdads and crayfish, are freshwater crustaceans that typically grow to three inches long. Crawfish are found throughout many parts of the U.S. with the most species concentrated in the Southeast. Crawfish can be trapped and eaten, kept as pets or used for fishing bait. They can also be caught without using a trap. read more
Rope climbing is one of the most physically challenging activities you can do, incorporating your arms, legs and core muscles. It is also an excellent workout in preparation for rock or boulder climbing, where you will use many of the same muscles and may need to climb up your rope if you slip from your hold on the rock face. read more
Anglers visiting Alaska are either after halibut or salmon, and if they want the latter, the fighting king salmon is hard to beat for fishing excitement. Also known as chinook, the king salmon averages 50 pounds (the state record topped the scales at 97 pounds). Anglers pursue a variety of techniques to catch and land this trophy fish, and you can read on to… read more
The rivers across the United States offer anglers opportunities to catch an incredible variety of fish species. Containing species such as trout, salmon, bass, perch, pickerel, crappies, bluegills, catfish and eels, a river is a great… read more
Many rivers contain populations of smallmouth and largemouth bass. Knowing where these fish are in a river is the key to capturing them. There are certain structures in a river that bass will be near. There are different places along t… read more
Smallmouth bass can give an angler quite a fight. This fish is a capable of leaping from the water when hooked and giving a person all she can handle. Fishing in the rain for smallmouths can be productive. So can using certain live bai… read more
Smallmouth bass in the fall months become more active when the hot weather of summer finally breaks. These excellent fighting fish will often head to the same spots that they frequented before spawning in the spring. Smallmouth anglers… read more
Anglers faced with thick vegetation in the water, brush, logs, downed trees and bottoms littered with rocks and boulders worry about their plastic baits snagging. The best way to avoid this problem is to use the Texas rig for your soft… read more
Edward Abbey wrote of hiking and exploring the deserts surrounding Moab, Utah in his famous "Desert Solitaire." Since the publication of the tome in 1968, Moab has seen hiking, backpacking, rock climbing and mountain biking popularity… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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