The trail in the Gospel Hump Wilderness kept going and going through heavy timber and tall brush. It dropped about a 1,000 feet from the access road and although the hike in was fairly easy, the trek ...

Located at the edge of the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, stunningly beautiful Lake Alpine is one of the prime locations for rainbow trout in the Ebbetts Pass region and Alpine County. Any trip you make ...

Fishing alpine lakes is a great reason to strap on a backpack and hit the trail. There’s nothing quite like the experience of catching a trout in Idaho’s backcountry, but with more than 1,000 high ...

Every Tuesday, we’ll post fishing writer Jordan Rodriguez’s weekly report in the Playing Outdoors blog. His column will appear three Wednesdays per month. Alpine Lakes and Streams (Trout) Fishing has ...

If you’re unfamiliar with Idaho’s backcountry, it may make you nervous about traveling to the state’s wildest places, but the backcountry and its alpine lakes offer great fishing and amazing ...

The snow is melting off our mountains and high Alpine lakes are now accessible. A couple weeks ago my wife and I made a road trip to check out a couple Alpine lakes near McCall. We were planning on ...

Hidden away in the mountains, this stunning lake near Provo is a rugged spot to go camping, enjoy a bit of fishing, or just relax out in the wilderness.

Oregon is a haven for those who relish outdoor adventure. The central Oregon town of Bend embodies this as much as any community in the state. While it is known for many things, this breathtaking ...

There’s something quite compelling about a beautiful body of water; these natural wonders invite quiet contemplation and encourage all sorts of outdoor recreation. And while this intrigue can be found ...

Hello fellow anglers; it’s time to get ready to do some fishing. The general trout opener in many California counties will commence Saturday, April 30, one hour before sunrise. Most lakes, rivers and ...

Hello fellow anglers. Where else but the high Sierra can you be wearing shorts on Saturday, and a long sleeve thermal shirt and a jacket on Monday in a little blizzard. Last week I wrote about the ...