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  • Streams of solace for injured vets Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 11:39AMBRIDGEWATER - A Baghdad bomb wounded Army Staff Sgt. Brian Mancini’s body and spirit. Babbling creeks and cagey fish are helping him heal. On a sunny afternoon in the Shenandoah Valley, Mancini cast a fly in front of a big trout, and in a flash of silver the fish took it.
  • Streams of solace for injured vets Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 4:28AMBRIDGEWATER A Baghdad bomb wounded Army Staff Sgt. Brian Mancini's body and spirit. Babbling creeks and cagey fish are helping him heal.
  • Some last minute tips for enjoying the July 4 holiday Friday, July 4, 2008 @ 3:11AMThe upcoming three-day holiday weekend is the biggest of all the weekends of the year for tens of thousands of folks venturing into the Great Outdoors to have fun.
  • Ski resort closes slopes, opens indoor waterpark Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 7:03PMIdaho Ski resort closes slopes, opens indoor waterpark At the Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, the new Silver Rapids Indoor Waterpark opened May 30 – the day after the ski slopes closed for the 2007-8 season. The 42,000-square-foot indoor water park includes a FlowRider Surf Wave surfing machine, a family raft ride with a water slide, two enclosed tube slides, a lazy river, a spray deck ...
  • Defaulted loan puts Calaveras in a tough spot Thursday, July 3, 2008 @ 2:49PM SAN ANDREAS - Calaveras County officials this summer find themselves in the awkward position of trying to collect on a 9-year-old loan without destroying the business the loan was intended to help.
  • Late snow brings relief and hardship to Northern Rockies Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 2:57PMFresh summer snow is tough news for the workers and business owners in Glacier National Park in Montana, but it is a relief to other parts of the region, which has suffered through a withering drought the last eight years.
  • JSE moves into the black Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 7:00AMThe map will replace this text. If any users do not have Flash Player 8 (or above), they'll see this message. After initially following Asian markets weaker at the opening on Wednesday, the JSE turned around during the course of the morning session and had moved into the black by midday.
  • Hook, line & sinker Wednesday, July 2, 2008 @ 12:53AMA Swedish premier fly-fishing company is distributing its wares throughout North America from Manatee County.
  • Snow in July? A Mixed Blessing in the Rockies Tuesday, July 1, 2008 @ 4:22PMHuge amounts of snow still blanket the Northern Rockies high country, delaying until after July 4 the opening of the Going-to-the-Sun road.
  • Some residents stay put, others flee fire-stricken Sask. communities Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 7:28PMSTONY RAPIDS, Sask. - With a forest fire nearing the airport of a remote northern Saskatchewan community, the only way out of town may soon be a seasonal road rife with obstacles.
  • WEB EXTRA — Student's discovery brought huge investment in Timmins Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 11:49AMIn southern Ontario, it's known as the De Beer's Victor diamond mine. Up here in Attawapiskat, they joke that it's Brad's pit. Back in 1987, Brad Wood, a then 21- year-old second-year geology student at Lakehead University, offered to stay back to care for the camp with [...]
  • Diamond in the rough: Student's discovery brought huge investment in northern community - Column by Christina Blizzard Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 11:22AMIn southern Ontario, it's known as the De Beer's Victor diamond mine. Up here in Attawapiskat, they joke that it's Brad's pit. Back in 1987, Brad Wood, a then 21- year-old second-year geology student at Lakehead University, offered to stay back to care for the camp with his [...]
  • Outdoors events Monday, June 30, 2008 @ 2:09AMFishing event, National Bass Anglers Association team bass tournament, Olive Creek, 6-9 p.m. Association membership and registration required. Contact: Jason Cyboron, (402) 610-1742, or Justin Semin, (402) 560-3185.
  • By Susan Gu News-Post Staff Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 2:11AMWITH A PMA you can defend yourself. How do you get PMA? It starts with PMS and WTS. OK. OWA (out with the acronyms).
  • Don't let anything stop you from a sport that rocks Sunday, June 29, 2008 @ 1:41AMI've always held a distant but powerful admiration for rock climbing and its practitioners. It's a sport I've wanted to try for years, but never had known how to get started. Perhaps it was a vague unease with heights or the sense that it was gear-intensive and required some magically obtained technical skills to enjoy.
  • Fishing trip to Telluride nets more than trout Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 11:23PMTELLURIDE, Colo. | An invitation to a wedding in Colorado provided an excuse for a week's vacation exploring mountains and mesas, long-abandoned mining camps and sprawling ranches.
  • Learning to fly-fish in Colorado stirs memories Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 1:37AMTELLURIDE, Colo. -- An invitation to a wedding in Colorado provided an excuse for a week’s vacation exploring mountains and mesas, long-abandoned mining camps and sprawling ranches.
  • The way of the spey Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 8:05AMAnyone who is passionate about their calling can always pinpoint that "eureka" moment when they discovered what they wanted to do.
  • A friend of mine is nearl Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 7:11AMA friend of mine is nearly 43 years old, and we've shared in some great golf moments.
  • Local News Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 4:03PMThe Baltimore Jewish Times is a preeminent publication in North America, covering regional community issues and news with quality award-winning journalism, including Israel news, opinion, and analysis, giving a unique perspective.
  • 06/26/08 Outdoors Happenings Thursday, June 26, 2008 @ 12:12PMThe Yakima Climbing Club's meeting today will involve, appropriately, climbing. Members and guests will meet at 5:30 p.m. today in the parking lot of Pacific River and Alpine Sports (315 W. Yakima Ave. in Yakima) and then carpool to a climbing area along Highway 12.
  • High gas prices, air fares have residents looking at vacations around home Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 11:04PMA gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is approaching $4 per gallon. The price of an airline ticket is going up, and now you have to pay extra to check your bags on some airlines. And the airlines are ready to cut capacity. Recent reports have told us that rental-car costs are rising.
  • Posting board Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 1:37PMCalendar Friday, June 20 Golf tournament: 1 p.m. shotgun start, Townsend Ridge Country Club; 18th annual tournament to benefit North Middlesex All-Sports Athletic Boosters, to be followed by dinner and awards ceremony.
  • EFFINGHAM EVENTS Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 3:09AM ECHS 20th Reunion
  • Skyway Paint Job Expected To Be Finished This Summer Tuesday, June 24, 2008 @ 12:17AMBarring a steamier summer than usual, the repainting job on the Sunshine Skyway's cables, now in its 17th month, could be finished before the end of the summer.
  • Ice features Monday, June 23, 2008 @ 7:29AMKeeping your cool on an Arctic expedition
  • Anchorage: Flat visitor season anticipated in Alaska Sunday, June 22, 2008 @ 5:09AMANCHORAGE, Alaska -- With runaway fuel prices, it's somehow fitting that Jim and Wilma Fowler's Airstream Safari sports a green sign, "Alaska or Bust," on the back window of the 25-foot travel trailer.
  • Kayaks' versatility valuable in shallow bays Sunday, June 22, 2008 @ 2:56AMROCKPORT, Texas – Ten years ago, when Lefty Ray Chapa first started kayaking the shallow bays of the Texas coast, he had the skinny water all to himself.
  • Your weekly planner Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 7:33AMToday
  • SHREWSBURY: Introduction to fly-fishing Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ 2:46AMThe Paul Smith Library of Southern York County will present an introduction to fly-fishing 7 p.m. Wednesday at the library, 80 Constitution Ave.
  • HEADLINES FOR JUNE 13, 2008 Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 12:32PMAerobatic performances by Mike Wiskus and Mike Niccum helped attract perhaps the biggest crowd in the history of the Buffalo Days Fly-In Breakfast last Sunday, June 8. Wiskus and Niccum truly got Buffalo Days off to a flying start.
  • ‘Forever Plaid’ opens at Park Village Playhouse tonight; SOPA benefit planned on June 22 Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 9:54AMAre you tired of the kinder, gentler world that’s beating up on us? Well, let those in the cast of “Forever Plaid” whisk you away to a day of malt shops and harmonies, when the worst thing that could happen would be mismatched plaids and an occasional lost chord.
  • Reclusive bass emerge for spawning season Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 6:42AMI came eyeball-to-eyeball with a largemouth bass this week, and I wasn’t even carrying a fishing rod.
  • U-turn on plans to build new warships sinks hopes for hundreds of jobs Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 5:03AMPlans for a new generation of advanced 'stealth' warships for the Royal Navy are being drastically scaled back to save cash, ministers admitted yesterday.
  • New research fellowship honors fly-fishing legend Press Powell Friday, June 20, 2008 @ 3:43AMA research award funded by the Chico Area Flyfishers to study angling, fisheries or aquatic sciences on Big Chico Creek has been awarded to a Chico State student.
  • Diversions calendar Thursday, June 19, 2008 @ 5:51PMFESTIVALS Rambling River Days: A variety of events in Farmington, including sports tournaments and demonstrations, live entertainment, rib cook-off, steak fry and parade. Fri., Sat. and Sun. At various locations; check website for details.
  • AP Financial NewsBrief at 9:39 a.m. EDT Tuesday, June 17, 2008 @ 10:08AMWASHINGTON (AP) _Wholesale prices bolted ahead in May at the fastest pace in six months as energy and food costs marched higher.
  • Easy to get pumped up about an Alaska vacation Sunday, June 15, 2008 @ 6:14AMANCHORAGE, Alaska – With runaway fuel prices, it's somehow fitting that Jim and Wilma Fowler's Airstream Safari sports a green sign, “Alaska or Bust,” on the back window of the 25-foot travel trailer.
  • Still reeling in the business - roanoke.com Sunday, June 15, 2008 @ 2:40AMBrian Thompson repairs fishing tackle in a shop first opened by his father. CHRISTIANSBURG -- A great many Americans have to look outside the workplace for serenity. Brian Thompson actually finds it in his second job.
  • Hot prospect Sunday, June 15, 2008 @ 1:48AMEver wonder what it's like to be a firefighter? You can get a feeling for the job - and how it's changed over time - at the Wenham Museum's special summer exhibition, "Rescue Me! Fighting Fire In America."
  • EFFINGHAM EVENTS Sunday, June 15, 2008 @ 1:14AM SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS
  • Nature calls parents, kids to run away from home Sunday, June 15, 2008 @ 1:06AMDon't tell me your child has no interests. After this past winter, she has a Ph.D. in Wii and her brother is up to level 60 on World of Warcraft.
  • lefty ray 6-15 Saturday, June 14, 2008 @ 3:02AMA second operation to correct a damaged knee left him in a cast from his ankle to his ribs for months. Bored, he started watching fishing shows and became intrigued by the fly fishermen.
  • CALENDAR• Today — The N... Saturday, June 14, 2008 @ 1:32AMCALENDAR • Today — The Northeast Ohio Catfish Angler's Tournament Series will present the Mosquito Lake Catfish Tournament hosted by Causeway Sporting Goods on the lake in Mecca, Ohio. Registration begins at 7 p.m. at Causeway's Boat Ramp. Tournament hours are 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. for the two-person team event. Entry fee is $35 per team. There is a six-fish limit on channel catfish. Fish must be ...
  • HEADLINES FOR JUNE 6, 2008 Friday, June 13, 2008 @ 12:17PMPrincess JaRae Ellefson, Miss Buffalo Maria Freund and Princess Kailee Trogstad look forward to seeing everyone at this year’s Buffalo Days events, starting with the Fly-In Breakfast on Sunday at the Buffalo Airport and ending with the crowning of the new Buffalo royalty the following Sunday.
  • Townsend posting board Friday, June 13, 2008 @ 9:02AMCalendar Saturday, June 14 Juggling Club: 1-2 p.m., Townsend Public Library lawn; Free juggling lessons for ages 8 and up, using scarves, balls, clubs and rings.
  • Opinion by Greg Hansen : Tucsonan relaxed, solid on first day Friday, June 13, 2008 @ 3:11AMLA JOLLA, Calif.
  • Flathead Lake: Pablo angler pulls man from water Friday, June 13, 2008 @ 2:20AMPOLSON - Dick Zimmer isn't sure whose life he saved last week, but if the man wants them, Zimmer still has the fellow's cell phone and boat seat cushion.
  • Highland Light still thrills visitors Friday, June 13, 2008 @ 2:05AM NORTH TRURO — It's high summer on Cape Cod. The air is still, the sun is strong and your sunburn stronger.
  • Weekend Calendar Friday, June 13, 2008 @ 12:21AMHistoric Speedwell will present a weekend of battle and camp reenactments featuring the Second New Jersey Brigade on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., located at 333 Speedwell Ave., Morristown.