By Kevin Klein Cast, blast, and pull time is on right now in the Islands. Well, maybe not cast, so much as troll, for Coho. But the blast, as in deer hunting and pull, as in pulling crab pots is spot on…unless you’ve got an archery tag…and I’m sure you could catch a Coho casting…but, I […]
Art looks different in Bend, Oregon. It has skinned knees and a gleeful, good-time grin. It doesn’t sit stiffly on the walls of some museum. Our art knows how to have fun. After all, our art plays outside. The Roundabout Art Route is a collection of over 20 pieces of public art on display throughout […]
I still love to chase birds on the beach, don’t you? And sometimes I even wonder what kind they are and what they eat. It seems that birding is very popular and satisfying on the Oregon Coast. Birding is a year-round activity here, with the best birding during migrations in the spring and fall. Attending […]
By Kevin Klein Salmon fishing has cooled off somewhat in the San Juan’s. October 1st goes to clipped only Chinook retention, but we will be able to keep unclipped coho. Winter crab opens October 1st as well. This past weekend, Ranger Tugs and Cutwater boats asked me to do a guest speaking appearance on Summer […]
By Kevin Klein Salmon are still biting in the San Juan’s, depending on time and tide. You just have to be at the right place at the right time, and that takes knowledge gained from experience. Kings keep showing up in good numbers. There are definitely more and bigger Chinook this year than last. Larger […]
If you haven’t tried Stand Up Paddling (SUP) yet, this is the time of year to try it. Salmon Bay Paddle in Seattle is just one of many excellent outfitters that offer rentals, classes and lessons. Salmon Bay Paddle Salmon Bay Paddle provides private Stand Up Paddling and Kayaking instruction and educational tours in the […]
By Kevin Klein Salmon fishing has been good in the San Juan’s, depending on the day, time, and tide. Schools of Chinook are moving through, you just have to land on them to have a shot. These Kings can be anywhere from 60 ft of water, to 300 ft. And just about that same spread […]
After too many days exploring Seattle’s bustling downtown, it’s time to breathe deep in an urban park. Visitors can drive or even take the bus to Discovery Park, located not far from The Locks and Golden Gardens Beach. Take the kids, dogs, hikers, beachcombers to truly relax in the outdoors. Discovery Park is one of […]
By Kevin Klein Now is the time of year in the San Juan’s when one could come across a 10lb King, a 40lb King, a Coho, a Pink, a Chum, or a skunk. There have been some big Chinook caught recently, from 30-40 plus lbs. They may not be in the cards for everyone, but […]
By Robert L. Roy It’s a quiet morning; the day is cloudy with wisps of fog intermingled among the fir trees that border the river. The river moves with increased volume and speed due to the heavy rains of the past few days. I stare out the upstairs window and start to daydream about steelhead […]
