Outdoor

Mansfield resident Nicholas Copley loves being in the woods. As a certified herbalist, he relishes studying all the different types of flowers, plants and foliage you can find outdoors. A big part of being an herbalist involves foraging and eating wild plants, and sharing that knowledge with others. I’ve known Nic for a long time. […]

MIFFLIN TOWNSHIP — In late spring the Lilacs bloom and the Dogwood flowers blossom white and pink on the branch. The days warm toward summer and the nights begin losing their chill. The spring thaw is over and the cold winter run-off has receded from the rivers and reservoirs. The rains that followed have gone […]

Editor’s Note This series documents a young Mansfield woman’s summer working in Glacier National Park, how to apply and some things learned along the way. Roadtrip tunes to listen to as you read: May: The Roadtrip There are a lot of moments in my life that I like to classify as “movie moments.” These are the […]

Editor’s Note The following story is recited completely by memory from events that occurred 44 years ago. No trip notes were taken and some details are foggy, but no intentional dramatic license is taken.   BACK ON THE TRAIL After thawing from the glacial bath, it was time for our first “sit down” meal in […]

Editor’s Note The following story is recited completely by memory from events that occurred 44 years ago. No trip notes were taken and some details are foggy, but no intentional dramatic license is taken.   The small Cessna flew by at eye level as the sun descended deeper into the west. The wind turned cold […]

Editor’s Note This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. COLUMBUS – Observers found 371 sandhill cranes in Ohio as part of the one-day April 2022 Midwest Crane Count, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The count was coordinated by the Division of Wildlife, International […]

Last weekend, as we were launching the boat for the maiden voyage of 2022, the smell of campfire drifted across the water at Charles Mill Lake and a big smile spread across my face. The start of sun-filled days and campfire nights has arrived. Camping for many is a way of life, much like those […]

PERRYSVILLE — An ominous note was on my desk when I arrived at work: “Terry McMillen knows where Rattlesnake Village is. He can take you right to it. Phone number.” Who left the note? Who was Terry? Never heard of that place. Guess I’ll call. “Hi, this is Adam with Source Media, I’m trying to […]