I coaxed more line from the reel, again … .again … until it lay perfectly, caressing the water and beginning the tease of my quarry.  I am fly-fishing a small river in Colorado. The solitary pursuit of fly-fishing is salve for the soul.  We fish for bass in farm ponds in Oklahoma and canoe down […]

In this week’s BlogLight we shine the light on Traci Schauf, the “Can-Do” Mommy Blogger that turned off the TV and turned on the outdoors to her family. Traci also writes killer reviews in our Gear Court and we’re just delighted to have her in our ranks of outdoor women.

Traci Schauf reviews equipment for our Gear Court, and occasionally, she graces us with a blog about the outdoors in the Lifestyle section. We welcome her back, and think you’ll enjoy her tale of taking hubby to Bass Pro Shops for a little shop.

Safe drinking water when you’re hiking the backcountry is always a concern, but the Katadyn Hiker Water Filter has the answer. Traci Schauf shares with you a couple of her own tests of the Katadyn and says that watching the cool video on the Katadyn site will make you want to go hiking today.