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At 11, Darla has already landed two unforgettable fish: a giant 28.4-inch cutbow on her fly rod and a last-minute tournament winner. Her story captures the thrill, heart and family moments that make fishing unforgettable.
Looking for the best sunscreen for fishing, hiking, paddling, and long days outside? This guide covers why sunscreen matters, what to look for in a formula, my favorite low-mess picks, and easy sun-protection tips for women who spend serious time outdoors.
What started as the sketchiest junk lake turned into something much harder to leave behind
We’ve all been there dehydrated once again and wishing we had planned ahead. Travel especially seems to get us every time. Long drives, early flights, busy days, sun, wind and suddenly you realize you’re behind. Why is it so hard to just drink water? I’ve tried so many brands of hydration drinks, powder sticks, and vitamin mixes over the years. My gold seal of approval goes to DripDrop Hydration. The flavor is what first won me over. It dissolves easily, tastes clean, and makes you want to dri
Two friends. One bucket-list trip. Endless laughter and a shared love of fly fishing that keeps leading us to the best kind of adventures.
A funny, honest take on snowshoeing for the “real you” not the expedition you. Learn what you actually need, how to pick the right size and bindings, and why walking-speed winter can be the season you start to love.
Layering is the simplest way to stay comfortable outside when temperatures swing. This guide breaks down the three-layer system—base, mid, and shell—so you know what to wear, what to pack, and how to adjust before you get sweaty, cold, or caught in the wind.
Winter hiking doesn’t have to be extreme to be safe and fun. This guide gives you a simple system—how to pick the right trail, dress in layers, pack a small safety kit, and know when to turn around—so you can enjoy cold-weather miles with confidence, not stress.
If you didn’t grow up outdoors, you can still become an outdoor person starting right where you are. This guide breaks it into a simple plan: choose one easy activity, start close to home, borrow gear before you buy, and build confidence through small, repeatable wins.
Some of Jen's favorite things this season Gondolas in Tahoe Tortoise By Sunski MSRP - $9.99 photo courtesy of - sunski Because creative and funky polarized sunglasses are in and so is protecting your eyes. By Now Retro Pile Fleece Hoody By Patagonia INC MSRP - $149.00 photo courtesy of - Patagonia When I need a little warm hug on the river, I reach in my bag for this hoody. By Now W G3 Guide Z Waders By Simms Fishing MSRP - $649.95 photo courtesy of - Simms Products In one wo
If you’re thinking about buying a bike and want a clearer path forward, Spoke Scout offers guidance without pressure.
Seakeeper and Barletta Boats have teamed up to bring Seakeeper Ride to pontoons for the first time. The system cuts up to 70% of pitch, roll, and yaw and adds smoother handling with new pontoon-specific software.
Layering is the simplest way to stay comfortable outside when temperatures swing. This guide breaks down the three-layer system—base, mid, and shell—so you know what to wear, what to pack, and how to adjust before you get sweaty, cold, or caught in the wind.
Winter hiking doesn’t have to be extreme to be safe and fun. This guide gives you a simple system—how to pick the right trail, dress in layers, pack a small safety kit, and know when to turn around—so you can enjoy cold-weather miles with confidence, not stress.
If you didn’t grow up outdoors, you can still become an outdoor person starting right where you are. This guide breaks it into a simple plan: choose one easy activity, start close to home, borrow gear before you buy, and build confidence through small, repeatable wins.
Some of Jen's favorite things this season Gondolas in Tahoe Tortoise By Sunski MSRP - $9.99 photo courtesy of - sunski Because creative and funky polarized sunglasses are in and so is protecting your eyes. By Now Retro Pile Fleece Hoody By Patagonia INC MSRP - $149.00 photo courtesy of - Patagonia When I need a little warm hug on the river, I reach in my bag for this hoody. By Now W G3 Guide Z Waders By Simms Fishing MSRP - $649.95 photo courtesy of - Simms Products In one wo
If you’re thinking about buying a bike and want a clearer path forward, Spoke Scout offers guidance without pressure.
Seakeeper and Barletta Boats have teamed up to bring Seakeeper Ride to pontoons for the first time. The system cuts up to 70% of pitch, roll, and yaw and adds smoother handling with new pontoon-specific software.
April Vokey’s debut children’s book, The World Through Your Eyes, follows Addie outdoors—reminding us how wonder, curiosity, and nature begin.
I’m a bit of a gear junkie. I love good gear and I love good technology. I can also tend to be a brand snob. When I got into fly fishing back in the day, I wore Simms boy’s waders, casted a Sage 9’ 5-wt Light Line and had a Ross Gunnison reel. Everything about the setup was classic and beautiful, and it worked like a charm to get me literally hooked on this sport, except the waders. While the Simms waders were well-made and never leaked even though I put them through the ringer, I have to say th
How a family business became one girl's passion and profession
This is the current view from my office window…in Tennessee. I moved here from Chicago four years ago because I wanted to be somewhere warm, without that white stuff, and without the single-digit temperatures. To say I feel like I was sold a bill of goods this morning when I woke up to 3 degree temperatures is an understatement. I currently heat my house with a wood burning stove, and while I live in the middle of a forest and am surrounded by "fuel" for said stove, currently that "fuel" resemb
Much has been written about the role of women in fly fishing over the ages, and much more has been forgotten over time. Women have always fished and have made many notable contributions to advancing the art and practice of the sport around the world. The record of many early pioneering women fly fishers of the early days would be lost without the photos, prints, and postcards rescued by collectors from the stream of time. What can we learn from the women and the memories captured in these images
So, you’ve procrastinated like the rest of us, and you still have to buy for the difficult fly angler on your list. But what if you don’t know the first thing about fly fishing? What if you don’t know what they already have? At this point, it’s too late in the game to head to the local fly shop. There’s little chance of Amazoning the gift to their door, so what do you do? Fear not, for I bring you tidings of great flies that will be for all anglers – and every budget. A gift they will love. Th
