Kids Fishing Derby is June 2 at Edmond's Spring Creek Park at Arcadia Lake Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 Outdoors Notebook: Youth fishing tournament June 2 in Stillwater; Oklahoma archers finish in top five in national tournament; Rowing, kayaking camps in June on the Oklahoma River; Tackle show coming to Duncan in June. Read More

Floating the Buffalo National River; Upper reaches Published: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 HARRISON, Ark. -- Ahhh, spring rains. Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain. Imagine tulips, jonquils and dogwood trees in full bloom, lush grass coming out. It’s all happening right now and it’s all the things the Arkansas Ozarks are known for this time of year. But let’s not forget floating on one of... Read More

Take a fishing trip to Arkansas Published: Wed, Mar 28, 2012 HARRISON, Ark. -- Streams, rivers, lakes and ponds, all translate into two things: Fun and fishing in the Arkansas Ozarks. The Ozarks (also referred to as Ozarks Mountain Country, the Ozark Mountains and the Ozark Plateau) offer some of the best fishing in the nation. Whether you are looking for a record rainbow... Read More

Travel and Adventure: Passions Are High for Puerto Escondido Published: Sat, Feb 12, 2011 People return to Puerto Escondido in the Mexican state of Oaxaca over and over again — like set-builder Richard Schmoller of Shoreview, Minn., who has come back to Puerto Escondido every year since 1984. "I find it surreal, as if Federico Fellini is just out of sight filming daily life," he said. "The main... Read More

Travel and Adventure: Adventure and Romance on Catalina Island Published: Sat, Jan 15, 2011 A long time ago I visited Catalina on a day trip with my family. We took the ferry and walked the main streets, ending up at the landmark round Casino Building that had been built as a temple of dance back in 1929. I played in the sand, and then we boarded the ferry and went home. This time around I came with my... Read More

Turks and Caicos: A Tranquil Holiday for the Restless Updated: Mon, Nov 22, 2010 The memorable thing about Turks and Caicos is the sand, so white and fine it's like walking on talc. I remembered it from being to Grace Bay a decade ago, but this time I was headed to a different part of the island, the Northwest Point. The sand here wasn't quite as good, but I found something even better --... Read More

Maine's Overlooked Rangeley Lakes Area Is a Destination for All Seasons Updated: Wed, Sep 15, 2010 Welcome to the Rangeley Lakes region of Maine. Most people associate the state with its craggy coastline and touristy coastal towns, and there's much to be said for them. But for me, the "real" Maine lies in the less-visited western mountains, in places like the picture-book village of Rangeley. Read More

Maine's Overlooked Rangeley Lakes Area Is a Destination for All Seasons Updated: Wed, Sep 15, 2010 Welcome to the Rangeley Lakes region of Maine. Most people associate the state with its craggy coastline and touristy coastal towns, and there's much to be said for them. But for me, the "real" Maine lies in the less-visited western mountains, in places like the picture-book village of Rangeley. Read More

Maine's Overlooked Rangeley Lakes Area Is a Destination for All Seasons Updated: Wed, Sep 15, 2010 Welcome to the Rangeley Lakes region of Maine. Most people associate the state with its craggy coastline and touristy coastal towns, and there's much to be said for them. But for me, the "real" Maine lies in the less-visited western mountains, in places like the picture-book village of Rangeley. Read More

Maine's Overlooked Rangeley Lakes Area Is a Destination for All Seasons Updated: Wed, Sep 15, 2010 Welcome to the Rangeley Lakes region of Maine. Most people associate the state with its craggy coastline and touristy coastal towns, and there's much to be said for them. But for me, the "real" Maine lies in the less-visited western mountains, in places like the picture-book village of Rangeley. Read More

Broken Bow plan for river questioned Updated: Tue, Jun 27, 2006 BROKEN BOW - The city of Broken Bow expects to earn up to $1 million per year from a hydroelectric power plant it plans to build on the Lower Mountain Fork River. But the project doesn’t come without major concerns for trout anglers, canoeists and the aquatic life in the river, according to comments submitted... Read More

Competitors converge for concrete canoe championship Updated: Thu, Jun 15, 2006 STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) - Twenty-three teams from around the country gathered to disprove concrete's weighty image in a canoe competition that combines technical knowledge, building technique, artistic flair and paddlers' might.Mike Carnivale, chairman of the national competition committee, said designing, building... Read More

Alaskan adventure Updated: Sun, May 21, 2006 Looking for an Alaskan adventure this summer? You first might want to pick up a copy of "The Unofficial Guide to Adventure Travel in Alaska." From hiking to fishing to dog mushing to off-roading, the book offers an insider's guide to outfitters for almost every activity. The book also provides tips on the best... Read More

Fall foliage photo 10 Updated: Sun, Oct 8, 2000 Canoeists enjoy the Indian Summer on Mountain Fork River in Beavers Bend State Park. Staff photo by Jim Argo Read More

Fall foliage photo 11 Updated: Sun, Oct 8, 2000 War canoes wait for another summer in Beavers Bend State Park. Staff photo by Jim Argo Read More