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Trout Fishing in Montana - A Perfect Day
Trout depend on cold water to survive. Our waters are cold; trout flourish in Montana. Brook Trout are the easiest to catch but the most sensitive to water temperature; their population begins to diminish in waters that exceed 68 degrees F., Montana's other species of trout are comfortable at slightly warmer temps. Many fishermen feel that the wary Brown Trout is the most difficult to catch.
By Marlene Affeld6 years ago in Wander
North To Alaska - The Rush Is On
My passion for prospecting and my enduring love for the wilderness of Alaska were born on the beaches of Nome. I couldn't stop whistling, North To Alaska! It was my good fortune to spend several adventure-packed seasons on the crew of a gold camp 15 miles west of Nome.
By Marlene Affeld6 years ago in Wander
Sacred Stones
In 1806, while on their historic journey across Montana, the Lewis and Clark Expedition encountered several signs of the first inhabitants of this great land. Pictographs and petroglyphs were inscribed on rock faces by the tribes that lived in this area as well as nomadic tribes that followed the bison herds across the Great Plains. From Clark's Journal ". . .on the face of this rock the figures of animals". To an archaeologist, there is a distinct difference between pictographs and petroglyphs. Pictographs are intricate designs painted on a hard surface, and petroglyphs are chiseled or carved into the rock surface.
By Marlene Affeld6 years ago in Wander
Bethel, Alaska: One of America's Most Romantic Getaways
Ah, Bethel, Alaska. There are few places on Earth quite like this haven of romance and wonder. To be honest, my wife and I want to retire there one day. The largest community on the Kuskokwin River is also its friendliest, cleanest and most charming (no offense!) Bethel is also the largest community in western Alaska, not to mention the ninth largest in the state.
By Regular Person6 years ago in Wander
5 Amazing Places To Visit In North East India
North East India is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful parts of India, which remains untouched. Many of the locations present in the North East region have a lot to offer to the tourists. It is especially for those who are looking for an offbeat trip experience filled with entertainment and adventure.
By Marry Smith6 years ago in Wander
7 Steps to Plan the Ultimate Vacation
Travel is a wonderful thing that opens up entirely new worlds. While it can inspire the imagination to read about far off places. nothing compares to seeing it for yourself. If you have decided to spend some time traveling, then you can make things much easier on yourself by taking the time to plan in advance.
By Mikkie Mills6 years ago in Wander
Destination Egypt: Traveling From the United States
In existence since approximately 5000 B.C., Egypt is the world’s oldest travel destination. After all, it possesses the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that’s still standing (the Great Pyramid of Giza). When Egypt comes to mind, most everyone thinks of the Pyramids, the Sphinx, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, the Nile River, deserts and camels, just to name a few. Nevertheless, if you’re planning an Egypt vacation there are several matters you should familiarize yourself with beforehand.
By Kari Oakley6 years ago in Wander
How I was able to see the Northern Lights in Michigan. Third Place in Outdoor Shots Challenge.
The Aurora Borealis has always fascinated me, but I imagined I would have to travel to Alaska, Norway, Iceland, or some far off, far North region to see it. I live in Illinois, so those destinations all seemed a little bit insurmountable. It wasn't until I was staying in a cabin in Northern Michigan when the thought occurred to me, and I decided to do some research. It turns out, Michigan's Upper Peninsula is one of the best places in the United States to see the Northern Lights, besides, of course, Alaska. If you, like me, dream of seeing the dancing lights in the sky, stay tuned for a few tips.
By Reese Marie6 years ago in Wander
Run
We're all running from something every day. It may be from a feeling we have, our past, something that's bothering you now, or even someone but sometimes there is a few moments that hit us so hard where all we want to do is run from our lives and start anew. I've always wondered what I'd do if I wanted to run from my life and start something new.
By Don Anderson II6 years ago in Wander
