David Carlson of Franklin is a professor emeritus of philosophy and religion. Columns such as this, published on a printed ...

In the world of American fishing, bass is king. While largemouth may be the more sought after variety, the smallmouth bass isn't far behind. Growing up in the Midwest, and later the Shenandoah Valley ...

As the water temps drop into the low-60s and the crowds disappear, the smallmouth know what's coming. They start to transition out of summer haunts and head shallow to do just one thing: FEED. The ...

One thing we anglers can count on is that change is inevitable for our lakes and rivers. The Berlin Reservoir of 45 years ago is considerably different from the Berlin of today. The same goes for ...

You don't have to go to the coast to enjoy a stay at the beach thanks to this Minnesota town's local lakes. It's a great ...

Targeting burbot — also known as eelpout or ling — in the winter is best done at night. Here's how to catch more fish through ...

While it may often go overlooked, this South Carolina state park offers a slice of American history, picturesque forests, and ...

A kayak tournament angler is being accused of cheating in a kayak fishing tournament by staging fish pictures on a bass boat.

The causeway, built in the 1940s, allows easy access to the island at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers, but it ...

Tri-Cities area residents can still walk onto Bateman Island along the causeway from Wye Park on Columbia Park Trail in ...

Find solitude at Oklahoma’s forgotten fishing lake, with calm waters, wooded trails, and campgrounds perfect for a nature ...

For an outdoor adventure with some fun thrown in, check out West Virginia's "Birthplace of Rivers Gateway" with fishing, trails, and a festival with rare meats.