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Fly Fishing in the Manatee Refuge

South of the Kennedy Space Center in east central Florida, an hour’s drive From Orlando, lies my favorite fishing spot in the entire state of Florida, the Banana River Manatee Refuge. It harbors huge redfish!

Paddle Along the Rock Springs Run

We can hear a gar roll, a turkey scratch, the beating of wings both large and small. An osprey circles overhead, searching for a fish. We’re floating in a canoe on Rock Springs Run, a tributary of the Wekiva River in Florida.

Canoeing On Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau

The bow of your canoe cuts the clear cold stream below sandstone capped cliffs covered with rhododendrons and hemlock. Your pace is smooth and slow as you breathe the pristine air of the steep canyons worn smooth by ancient waters. The sounds of the summer tanager are eclipsed by the sassy calls of the kingfisher. Then another sound grows in your ears. A distant jet soaring overhead. No. Rapids!

Ten Great Bike Rides In The Southern Appalachian, Smoky Mountains

Here are the best 10 mountain bike rides out of the 100 rides Jones reviewed in his book, “Mountain Bike! The Southern Appalachian and Smoky Mountains” from Menasha Ridge Press.

Waiting Out Tom Terrific

The low-lying morning mist on the meadow brought to mind memories of sweet heartache. It looked like the roll of dry ice swirling at the feet of crush-struck slow dancers at a senior prom, or storm clouds rolling like a silent sea around the cones of lower mountains on a farewell visit to a special summit.

Somewhere Yonder

We both know the end of our time together approaches, my dog Kliban and I, but still we linger. I lay on the floor, my arm around his furry neck, scratching his chest as I watch the women’s Olympic marathon. Watching the marathoners reminds me of all the miles Kliban and I have run together, on the roads and through the years.

Successful Turkey Hunting: Mastering The Basics

Consistency … to become a consistently successful turkey hunter is something all of us try to achieve. As a pursuer of these feathered phantoms of the hardwood of several years, I can attest to the difficulty of becoming and staying consistent. Here are some things I’ve learned over the years.

Turkey Hunting: Fool ‘Em With Foam

I am sure my string of beards would be much longer today if I had started using decoys sooner. Now I am sold on the success that is possible by giving the gobbler something to focus his attention on besides me.