Outdoors

Discovering morels

Published on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 4:33pm

I couldn’t believe my eyes. Less than three feet away from where I was sitting, growing along the edge of a large tree stump, was the biggest morel mushroom I had ever seen. 

About three years ago is when I first discovered the excitement of hunting for morel mushrooms. 

It was a cool spring morning when my boyfriend suggested we head into the woods to search for the little morsels. 

The idea seemed strange to me at first. Growing up near Chicago, the only time I ever searched for mushrooms was in the produce section of the Jewel-Osco grocery store. 

Thirteen Miles on Annie the Mule

Published on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 12:00am

Ifell in love with Annie, short for Annie Oakley, my mule. She was gentle, respectful and preferred being in the mountains, but just lacked riding straight, which I don’t blame

Cleaning up the Yellowstone River

Published on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 12:00am

The sun bouncing off a pile of twisted up metal in the back of a drift boat as it floats down the beautiful Yellowstone River can mean only one thing:

Death in Yellowstone

Published on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 12:00am

This story starts with a feather. Then another — downy and white, caught in the brown grass. It’s a familiar story in Yellowstone National Park, and you can guess what

Explore spring in Montana

Published on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 12:00am

HELENA (AP) — When it comes to Montana, one of the most overlooked seasons to explore is spring. While winter and summer tend to take center stage, spring offers an

Casting lines and guided trips across Montana

Published on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 12:00am

HELENA (AP) — While there are many ways to experience Montana, one of the best—especially if you’re interested in fishing, horseback riding, float trips, biking or overnight pack tripsis to

Pergolas: Ancient garden structures are getting updated

Published on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 12:00am

(AP) — Pergolas have been part of home gardens for a long time, but they’re getting some modern upgrades because of trends toward backyard sanctuaries and entertaining. Historically, pergolas were

THE HOGBACK

Published on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 12:00am

After a brutal winter, cabin fever is running rampant, like the Bubonic Plague in medieval Europe. Everyone is getting outside, taking walks, jogging — anything to be outdoors. But few

Your houseplants are getting hungry; here are some feeding tips

Published on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 12:00am

(AP) — No matter what the weather outdoors, plants indoors are getting hungrier and thirstier this time of year. How are you going to give them the food they need

Unnatural landscapes are natural places for game

Published on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 12:00am

We hunted the railroad rights of way mostly for hare, ruffed grouse and the occasional pheasant that tucked itself into the brambles and sumac and then flushed up cackling with