Songs About Rivers
People are drawn to rivers for different reasons, but no matter what, rivers spark emotions. Perhaps that’s why so many musicians have written or performed songs about rivers. Here are a few of those river songs.
Presidents Who Were Fishermen
Many of America’s presidents were avid fishermen and turned to the waters as a way to clear their heads from their stressful jobs. In honor of Presidents’ Day, we take a look at some of the presidents who enjoyed fishing and where they spent their time.
Angling Art Paintings of Catskills Rivers by Galen Mercer
Artist Galen Mercer lives along the Battenkill in West Arlington, Vermont. Canadian by birth, he’s the grandson of two painters and the son of another, so it’s kind of in his blood. He’s also a fanatical fly fisher.
Ice Fishing for Big Walleye, Lake Trout, and Perch
As temperatures keep dropping, that means that the season’s first layer of thick, fishable ice isn’t far behind. For beginners, icefishing can be a daunting pursuit. Since you don’t have the freedom and flexibility to motor from spot to spot, how do you know where to start on the ice? No need to fret, because the three expert icefishing anglers in this story have you covered.
Scary Camp Fire Tails From the Woods
There’s something creepy about the woods. Perhaps it’s the deep shadows, the unseen animals lurking in the brush, or the absence of people and lights. After reading these creepy tales, you’ll never want to go camping again. Enjoy!
Giving Up the Ghosts
When I see the old farmhouse, the guilt hits so hard I actually stop in my tracks—as if freezing will somehow check the feeling. But it doesn’t, and I make my way to the cracked concrete slab that used to be the front porch.
A Fly Fishing Trip to the Greatest Northern Pike River in North America
It had been a long, exhausting journey from my home in New York to way-way-way-northern Manitoba—four flights in two days, the last of which was a short stint in a floatplane that dropped us off at our fish camp on the Cree River—but the boat ride to the pike grounds was restorative. I was ready to fish.
Fishing With Worms, and the Ways They Catch a Variety of Fish
Remember when we were kids, and we threw those first fishing worms off of the dock to see what would happen? Whether it was a dozen bluegills fighting over it, or a big 'ol largemouth bass inhaling it, that's what fishing is all about!