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Hiking the CDT: A dangerous maze of downfalls and snow
Because we weathered the storm down in Denver, we remained unaware that there had been very high winds at Lake Granby. Those winds had blown over trees in huge patches, destroying acres and acres of forest.
By Henry Strawbridge Editor’s Note: The Strawbridge family from Lakeland, Fla., hiked the length of the Continental Divide Trail – all 3,100 miles of it – from Canada to Mexico. Henry Strawbridge, 14, provided updates of their journey to Trout Unlimited as they passed through the historic range of seven native trout species. You can track the…
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Check out Namebini for great fishing in Minnesota
Namebini has been a northern Minnesota business since 2007, taking its name from the original Ojibwe name for the nearby Sucker River. Namebini has been a northern Minnesota business since 2007, taking its name from the original Ojibwe name for the nearby Sucker River. Since then they have offered guided fly fishing and a variety of…
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Public Lands: A place to make memories
Editor's Note: During Public Lands Month in September Trout Unlimited's Costa 5 Rivers program director reached out to four student leaders and asked them to capture their experience recreating on public lands, what lessons they learned during the month, and what they did to recreate responsibly during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are their stories and…
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Wind River Outdoor Company is a conservation leader
If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my work with Trout Unlimited Business members, it’s this: “If you want to know about the outfit, you’ve got to know the boss.” I suppose that’s true almost across the board. Organizations, whether they’re multi-nationals or mom-and-pops, tend to reflect the qualities of their leaders. And nowhere is…
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Trout Unlimited receives EPA grant to expand STREAM Girls
By Jamie Vaughan Trout Unlimited staff in Michigan are excited to announce the expansion of the STREAM Girls program throughout the state thanks to a recently awarded grant through the Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Education Program. The goal of expanding Trout Unlimited’s STREAM Girls Program is to educate more than 275 girls, 35 partners and volunteers, and 1,000 community members…
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Public Lands: Be a responsible angler
Not everyone is responsible with their waste, but we as good stewards can help pick up the slack. Pack out all trash you pack in. Take that granola bar wrapper out with you. Maybe bring along a small grocery bag to pack out other trash you find.
Editor's Note: During Public Lands Month in September Trout Unlimited's Costa 5 Rivers program director reached out to four student leaders and asked them to capture their experience recreating on public lands, what lessons they learned during the month, and what they did to recreate responsibly during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are their stories and…
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We are TU: Elizabeth Peterson
I was taught from a very young age, in regard to the environment and conservation, to try to leave the places I visit a little better than I found them.
We care about clean water, healthy fisheries and vibrant communities. We roll up our sleeves to volunteer, we sit on our boards, and we strategize as members and leaders of staff. We want you to join us. For a discounted first-time membership, click here: https://gifts.tu.org/we-are-tu The aim of this blog series is to highlight our friends, in…
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