Continue Reading DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Guest Author Joseph R. McCaslinIt was a cold day in March at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge near Omaha, NE when Jim and I arrived at the…
Continue Reading Don Robinson State Park Sandstone Canyon TrailFeeling restless and anxious to log some more miles in preparation for my next Grand Canyon hike, I sought out a new,…
Continue Reading The Marabou Jig Strikes Again Neighborhood Pond FishingI have this giant tackle box full of more crankbaits, soft plastics, spinnerbaits, and more “must have” lures than I should admit…
Continue Reading Valley View Glades Natural Area Jefferson CountyValley View Glades Natural Area is one of my favorite St. Louis area hikes. The 225 acre natural area is home to…
Continue Reading March 2018 Bird List Slow but steadyAnother slow month for me on the birding front as I didn’t reach my easy target of 20 new birds for the…
Continue Reading March Game Camera Photos March 31, 2018Well I have to say that month flew by! It seems like we were just talking about the February pics when I…
Continue Reading Edgar M. Queeny Park Hawk Ridge TrailI found myself wrapping up my last appointment for the day in Ballwin right across the road from Edgar M. Queeny Park,…
Continue Reading Hickory Canyons Natural Area, Hawn State Park, and Pickle Springs Natural Area St. Genevieve CountyA dry forecast and a rare weekend day with no games on the calendar is reason to celebrate. In our house, it’s…
Continue Reading Duck Creek Conservation Area Fishing Pool #1Every year, I look forward to the Fishing Prospects publication released by the Missouri Department of Conservation. I usually read through the…
Continue Reading Weldon Springs Conservation Area Lewis and Clark TrailAfter a morning of soccer games, I was looking for a 8+ mile hike to fit in before the 6:00 basketball game….