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Columbia Station woman goes to the dogs to track wild game

Published on Feb. 15, 2019

The old saying goes, “dogs are man’s best friend.” As loyal companions, dogs are also invaluable in our outdoor pursuits by using their senses to help hunt and track wild game. This time of year their uncanny sense of smell can be →

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Owls' cries break winter silence

Published on Feb. 8, 2019

Birds are chirping and temperatures hit 60 degrees this week. The groundhog told us we’d see an early spring, although we know how reliable Phil is. The calendar, on the other hand, doesn’t give us any false hope as we are still in the →

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Snowshoeing with Mom on a winter day

Published on Jan. 25, 2019 | Updated 4:57 p. m.

After months of longing for good snow, Mother Nature gave us more than enough to get the snowsports started last weekend. The storm brought cold air with it, but if you chose to enjoy the foot of fluffy snow, it was a beautiful couple of days to →

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Fly-tying can be cure for winter cabin fever

Published on Jan. 18, 2019 | Updated 7:56 a. m.

Catching a fish is a rewarding experience. Catching a fish on the fly you tied with your own two hands. Priceless. With the cold and snow here to stay for a while, anglers who dream of hitting open water may have to settle for something else to →

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Cleveland Hiking Club offers many opportunities for novices and experts

Published on Jan. 11, 2019 | Updated 4:40 p. m.

If you’ve been outside to hike this winter, there is no doubt you’ve encountered one thing no matter where you’ve been. Mud! The roller-coaster cycle of temperatures mixed with rain, snow and snow melts have made it soggy to step →

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Coyotes are on the move, but it's no cause for panic

Published on Jan. 4, 2019 | Updated 2:28 p. m.

Over the last few nights, I’ve seen and heard more and more coyote activity in the woods behind my house. The yapping and high-pitched howls continue to increase with the onset of cooler nights. Coyotes are most active at dawn and dusk, →

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Walking (the dog) in a winter wonderland

Published on Dec. 28, 2018

When it comes to winter, there isn’t a middle ground. You either enjoy it or hope to fast-forward through it. The same can be said for our pets. Winter marks the time of the year where dogs have loads of stored up energy and long for →

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Cold-weather birding yields exciting species

Published on Dec. 21, 2018

Last December the Northeast Ohio lakefront served as home to many snowy owls. The influx of snowys in the area stemmed from the lemming population booming here as opposed to in their native northern habitats. This change in population happens about →

Columbia Station woman goes to the dogs to track wild game

Owls' cries break winter silence

Snowshoeing with Mom on a winter day

Fly-tying can be cure for winter cabin fever

Cleveland Hiking Club offers many opportunities for novices and experts

Coyotes are on the move, but it's no cause for panic

Walking (the dog) in a winter wonderland

Cold-weather birding yields exciting species

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