During a guide trip on the Allegheny River recently, my longtime guests Josh, Linda and I got on the subject of weather and how it relates to fishing. Josh commented on h...
This week’s calendar features a “so-called” short run. There’s also a long run with free shorts.
The 25th Annual Sean T. Smith Memorial Just a Short Run returns to North ...
The sudden change in weather patterns of the past two weeks, coupled with longer periods of daylight, did a remarkable job of ridding area waters of ice cover.
Happily, ...
We’ve all celebrated Groundhog Day.
But how about Raccoon Weekend?
Beaver County’s 4th Annual Rabid Raccoon 100 kicks off three days of trail and ultra running in Brady’s...
Adages are interesting, both in application and origin.
Some are biblical, such as “a thorn in the side” from 2 Corinthians. Or “flash in the pan,” when only the gunpowde...
This Saturday, we leave snowy February behind for the green of March, if only in our shamrocks, beer and, of course, running events.
Shamrock Run in Cranberry Township’s ...
I’m always intrigued by what fish eat in their natural world.
Fly fishermen have been known to use special stomach pumps to extract and examine from trout what’s been rec...
Lush, green plants have the power to transform a space, imparting character, warmth and charm. And there is no space I can think of that could benefit more from a little ...
Most of us have at least a vague knowledge of the sport of triathlon.
From the world-famous Ironman in Kona, Hawaii, to our local Mighty Moraine Multi-Sport Festival held...
Winter doesn’t show much sign of loosening up its icy grip. So, it’s a good time to reflect on things.
An example is the status we give fish species. Not surprisingly, tr...
