Here is some good news for those of us that love to be in the mountains of the San Juan National Forest! Please be safe if you head up to the high country. Most San Juan National Forest and Durango-area BLM-managed lands re-open on Thursday. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Remain in Effect. Durngo, Colo. —…
We spent the past week touring around Lincoln, Neb. with our colleagues from the Professional Outdoor Media Association (POMA). I’ve been a member for somewhere around a decade. I first joined as my writing career began to bloom and I wanted to learn more about the “rules.” The organization has filled those needs and beyond.…
Due to wildfires, drought, and several other variables, the San Juan National Forest is said to be closed to the public and others beginning June 12th. I’m one who continually encourages others to take care of the wild outdoors. It looks like this summer that will mean staying away from it. –PRAY FOR RAIN! This…
If you or a lady you know would like to learn a variety of outdoor skills, there is a weekend planned for you in Western Colorado. I volunteer to help with a similar event in my area and I must admit it’s a great place to learn, socialize and get outdoors. Try to sign up…
Although I live in a very beautiful area that is abundant with wildlife, I’m still like a tourist when I see wild animals so you bet I was excited to see a few moose in Wyoming. I sit on the Board of Directors for our local Safari Club International chapter, and this year we agreed…
Noted conservationist and Bass Pro Shops founder Johnny Morris is challenging families everywhere to put down their digital devices and head outside to discover the joys of fishing this summer. Morris, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are donating more than 50,000 rods and reels to not-for-profit partners that help kids from all backgrounds connect to the great outdoors to kick off Gone Fishing.
Our groundbreaking online Hunter Education course represents just one way how the NRA is building and investing the next generation of hunters and conservationists,” said Josh Powell, NRA chief of staff and executive director of General Operations.
I came across this image and message of “stop with the excuses” a while ago. I found it inspiring because don’t we all come up with reasons, blame, justifications, and ways to whitewash an outcome? As we head into the week, read the piece from ‘Save the Cowboy’ and think about what ways you’re inhibiting…
I SURVIVED and even smiled as a happy little cowgirl and her mother made it safely on their first horseback destined pack-trip in the high country. Now I needed a cure to this sinus thing!
If you received my newsletter or happened across my last post, you know that I got outside for the remembrance weekend of Memorial Day. I feel that it is important to pay homage to our history and those who served to create the freedoms we Americans cherish on a daily basis. Prior to getting outdoors,…
Below you will find this month’s newsletter Memorial Day Newsletter, which gives you some outdoor fun ideas. If you haven’t already signed up, CLICK HERE and get on the list to receive updates, news, tips, recipes, gear reviews and more. Are you ready? Let’s go! Cheers, Mia Memorial Day Weekend As we enjoy Memorial Day…
I hope many of you are going to be out camping as you also remember the fallen this Memorial Day weekend. While you’re out remember to be safe and bear aware. Department cautions campers to be aware of increased bear activity in the Jemez Mountains JEMEZ – Due to multiple sightings of bear cubs by…
From the first time I hooked a Pike I knew they were fun to catch, but with a new recipe, I’ll now be eating them too! Memorial Day is coming and that always signals that summer-time, outdoor-time, and fishing-time are coming too. Heck! There’s a lot more than that to do, but we’ll set our…
Awe! They’re so cute! Those cute, little, spotted deer fawns, aren’t they the most adorable things ever? I love seeing the newborn animals during the springtime when I’m outdoors. It means the resource is being renewed and we’ll have more wild animals for future years. Although it’s fabulous to see them, view them, and continue on,…
An earlier post seems to have shared with a broken link to information about sportsmen and public land access, so I’m trying it again with this news about Recreational Access to lands. Let me know how it goes! National Program Critical for Recreational Access MISSOULA, Mont.—A funding mechanism with a long name provides long-lasting benefits…
