Outdoors

The underrated Confluence Trail in the Auburn State Recreation Area hosts a stone perch perfect for watching the north and middle forks of the American River coll… Read moreMary West: Confluence Trail

Rain, rain, rain, what is an angler to do? Answer: go to the other side of the continent and fish in Florida. The water temps can be in the 60’s and the air can h… Read moreDenis Peirce: Fishing beyond California

For the best view of the confluence of the north and middle forks of the American River let me suggest the Manzanita Trail to Stagecoach Trail. Sure you can get t… Read moreMary West: Manzanita Trail

Torrential storms continue to wash over the state, resulting in high, fast water in our streams and rivers and a color closer to chocolate milk than a pure mounta… Read moreDenis Peirce: Fishing during stormy weather

Picture this: You’re at your favorite Tahoe resort, and there’s bluebird skies above and views of the lake in the distance as you clip out of your skis, wedge the… Read moreThe art of charcuteski: Craft an on-mountain dining experience with the skis that got you there

The storms are stacked up in the north Pacific. We are in the midst of the shortest days of the year. Water temps are closing in on their low point of the year. T… Read moreDenis Peirce: Slow times for bass