
The First National Park
On March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act into law, officially creating the first national park in the
On March 1, 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act into law, officially creating the first national park in the
“The River of Doubt” by Candice Millard is a breathtaking adventure and historical account of one of the most incredible and perilous expeditions in modern
Leaving civilization behind is the goal of many of us hikers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. It is easy to forget, however, that stepping into the
It’s that time of year again, when fishermen across North America transform into hunters. However, as disappointment over the ending of summer gives way to
Reliant on extraordinary vision and capable of busting even the most patient of hunters, the wild turkey — a curious, loudmouth bird — rings in
Found nowhere in the world besides the sagebrush plains of the American West, the Sage Grouse is known for its unique mating ritual: With chests
Follow me on a trip to Walmart as I prepare for Missouri’s fall turkey season. For the sake of hypotheticals, let’s say this is my
This post contains affiliate links. After a preseason overnight scouting trip for whitetail in southern Missouri, I left the woods with a list of gear
With his weapon of choice a pen, George Bird Grinnell was one of the earliest and fiercest fighters for conservation. Although he has largely flown
Occasionally — in exchange for a small rectangle of plastic — I accept food through a small sliding-glass window from a stranger. This transaction, typically
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