The Swedetown Gorge trail, a section of the Maasto Hiihto/Churning rapids trail system that crisscrosses Swedetown Creek, was reopened Tuesday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The gorge was devastated in the Father’s Day flood of 2018 knocking out several bridges and altering ...
On a balmy autumn afternoon that more recalled days of June or July, along a delightful stretch of river that spoke and giggled as it rolled, I encountered a unique forest specimen the likes of which I don’t recall ever having seen before. I was out fishing on the last day before the last ...
When you see a new plant and possible invasive species on your property it can seem like a difficult task to report and it may seem like nobody would care even if you did. However, it is incredibly important to report any invasive species you may see, whether on your private property or on ...
Part Eight: Recreational kayaking requires five basic strokes This is one in a series of staff writer Graham Jaehnig’s personal experiences as a beginner kayaker. There are many different types of kayaks for as many different types of ways to use them. For instance, there is ...
Part Seven: Setup to set off This is one in a series of staff writer Graham Jaehnig’s personal experiences as a beginner kayaker. You have selected and purchased your kayak, life preserver, paddles and straps. What’s next? Find a place where you can paddle. However, for those of us ...
This is one in a series of staff writer Graham Jaehnig’s personal experiences as a beginner kayaker. Most vehicles are equipped with crossbars on the roof. The crossbars are what you will rest your kayak when you put it on your car. To make the process easier, though, before you lift the ...
