Sage Lodge: A Slice of Heaven along the Yellowstone in Montana’s Paradise Valley
By J “Kat” Loren : : As I drive through the golden hills of the Paradise Valley towards Sage Lodge, situated between Bozeman, Montana and Yellowstone National Park’s NW entrance, … Continue reading
Watching for the Rise
by J “Kat” Loren Look deeper. You know I lie in wait. My red band taunting you. Your hatband dotted with surreal flies you think will fool me. So close … Continue reading
Reading the Waters of Life: All of life can be understood in a day by the river
All of life can be understood in a day of fly fishing by the river
Stalking a Fisherman on the McCloud
By J “Kat” Loren :: This river lures as many lovers and photographers as fishermen to its gorgeous gorges, waterfalls and tempting boulder-strewn banks. Today, I’m solo and toting a … Continue reading
Rivers of Healing
By J “Kat” Loren : : Fly fishing offers a great escape from the pain of the past, a respite from the stressors of life, and a new camaraderie … Continue reading
Best Women’s Fly Fishing Gear
By J “Kat” Loren :: Despite the variety of gear for every fish type and fresh or salt water environment, there are just a few simple things a woman … Continue reading
Grace on the Fly: NW Women Wade into Fly Fishing
By J “Kat” Loren :: Knee deep in her waders, she whips the rod back, hesitates a second then casts it forward – a delicate presentation resulting in dropping the … Continue reading
Best Mussels? Penn Cove
by J “Kat” Loren :: Culinary experts agree on one thing – the best mussels come from Penn Cove, just offshore of the town of Coupeville on Whidbey Island, north … Continue reading
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