Stories About the West - Wild Westish. (Page 4)

Wildfire across the Lochsa River, Idaho.

Distillation

3 years ago 4 min read Stories About the West rivers smoke wildfire

We knew there would be wildfires. With no rain in weeks, the drought monitor’s maroon swath indicating exceptional drought kept growing and spreading across the West. Fishing restrictions were in place due

Into the New Year

4 years ago 3 min read Stories About the West new year optimism Pinhole Photography trail running

If you asked me my favorite holiday, I would say New Year’s Eve. Not that I stay up late to watch the clock, but there is a collective sense of optimism. There

Searching for Big Marsh Creek

4 years ago 3 min read Stories About the West Pinhole Photography big marsh creek fly fishing mack

Everyone has stories about the times we are living in, from frustrating to heartbreaking, and no one is immune from the pain in the ass that is 2020.

Fly Fishing for Trout in the Creeks of the Cascades

4 years ago 4 min read Stories About the West central oregon Things To Do Outside creeking nooksack trout washington

The summer of 2020 has pushed people to be outside. This is great! People should spend more time outside. For those of us who crave solitude in the outdoors, however, we have to

Run Like a Dog

5 years ago 3 min read Stories About the West dogs outside trail running

I rarely run with anyone other than my dog, Mack. When I am getting dressed to run he doesn’t wait by the door. He sticks with me as I brush my teeth, pull on a jacket, get a drink of water, up the stairs and back down, until he is out the door, assured of going with me.