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May 3, 2018 by Arlene

Golfing at Lake Chelan

If you’re an avid golfer, Lake Chelan is your dream destination. Located within a short driving distance of Lake Chelan Valley, each course is guaranteed to satisfy your golfing itch. Whether you’re a competitive golfer or you play just for fun, you’ll be sure to find what you are looking for.

Just ask local resident Weston Dillon Chelan, who has spent time golfing at every course in the area.

Let’s take a look at four of the best courses in and around Lake Chelan.

Gamble Sands

Located high above the Columbia River, Gamble Sands was built by Scottish architect David McLay Kidd. Just 45 minutes north of Lake Chelan, Gamble Sands’ views include the snow-capped Cascade Mountains, thousands of acres of apple and cherry orchards, and multiple river vistas. You won’t regret playing Gamble Sands!

Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course

An 18-hole masterpiece, Bear Mountain Ranch Golf Course opened in 2005 with every hole designed to showcase lake and mountain views. This course is enjoyable for golfers of varying abilities and levels of experience.

Rock Island Golf Course

Located just outside East Wenatchee, Rock Island Golf Course has 18 new and revamped holes. Complete with views of the basalt cliffs in Central Washington, Rock Island will provide you with the views you are looking for. The course is well-groomed and offers some of the best fairways and greens in the area.

Alta Lake Golf Resort

Just 20 minutes from Chelan, Alta Lake Golf Course (located in Pateros) is one of the hidden gems of the Methow Valley. Although much of the resort was destroyed in the Carlton Complex Fire of 2014, Alta Lake Golf Resort revived itself with a brand new pro shop and maintenance facility. Not surprisingly, the course is even more beautiful than it was before! There is no doubt that you’ll enjoy playing at Alta Lake.

March 15, 2018 by Arlene

Best Hunting and Fishing Spots in the US

If you enjoy hunting and fishing, then finding new and exciting spots to visit is a great way to keep up with those sports. There are a variety of towns around the United States that boast great fishing or hunting areas. Regardless of whether you’re going for a weekend or longer, you may want to try out at least one of these spots for your next trip.

Appleton, Wisconsin

This is a great spot if you like both hunting and fishing as you’ll find a little of both in Appleton. Today, people come from around the states to hunt their large whitetail deer population. If you want to branch out into fishing, the Fox River or Lake Winnebago are prime walleye fisheries. Travel about 30 minutes north and you’ll find some great muskie and smallmouth bass fishing. This is a great location when you’ve got time to both hunt and fish.

Venice, Louisiana

Although most people think about this area as being the site of the Deepwater Horizon spill, the area has seen great recovery and remains probably the best place to hunt waterfowl and fish. In 2011, the Bassmaster Classic competitors traveled down the Mississippi starting in New Orleans down to Venice and filled their boats with largemouths. However, you can also find redfish if you’re more of a recreational fisherman. You can be sure that you’ll have a successful fishing trip every time that you set out on the water.

Rapid City, South Dakota

Also known as the gateway to the Black Hills region, this small town offers a wide range of both hunting and fishing opportunities. Take a trip west of Rapid City and you’ll be able to fish for brown, brook, and rainbow trout. You can also find reservoirs that hold panfish, pike, and largemouths. You can find hunting opportunities here throughout the year. The mountain area is home to whitetails, elk, turkeys, and mule deer in plentiful supply. A short trip will put you in range of pheasants, prairie chickens, and sharptails. If you enjoy hunting, make sure to visit a site like Max Blagg to make sure your gear is ready to go.

Centerville, Iowa

Just like its name suggests, Centerville is located in the middle of a hunter’s paradise. The whitetails hunted here have made headlines, but the southern central area of Iowa has a lot of hunting opportunities available throughout the year. You can hunt for turkeys and waterfowl and take your fishing trips here to Rathbun Lake. Fish for crappies and walleyes just north of town. Of note, the personal dimension of the town makes it a favorite spot to visit. The classic Midwestern square and friendliness of the residents make it a fun and welcoming place to visit for a yearly trip.

Although you may be an avid hunter or new to the sport, finding new places to enjoy is always a good experience. Consider planning out your trip to one of these spots. You can enjoy both hunting and fishing at these locations throughout the year.

March 1, 2018 by Arlene

What You’ll Miss When You Leave Washington DC

You’re lucky if you live in Washington DC. There are so many wonderful museums and sights to visit and you can even find inexpensive Washington National Airport parking every time you need to travel.

But it’s also possible that when you leave the DC area, you’ll miss a lot of sights that you took for granted. So, here are some of the things that may have you feeling homesick:

The multicultural vibe. Washington is extremely multicultural and in this aspect, it rivals even NYC. When the population of a city is extremely diverse, you enjoy a sense of open-mindedness and tolerance while cultural differences are actually celebrated. That’s not always the prevalent atmosphere in many other areas of the world.
The fantastic cuisine.Washington DC is a foodie’s city, and again that’s because of multiculturalism. With people coming from so many different cultures, you can try out various cuisines from all over the world. That includes Ethiopian food, as the city is actually one of the major enclaves of Ethiopians outside of Africa itself. Here you can enjoy Afghani kebabs served from food trucks, and the curry dishes are wonderfully authentic. Then of course if you’re away from Washington you’ll eventually the large spicy hotdog covered in spicy chili.
The formality of streetwear.At first you may actually want to leave a city where everyone seems to wear a suit day in and day out. It’s fun to go somewhere else where people dress more casually. But then after a while, you’ll miss that DC vibe where everyone seems to dress smartly. When you’re in a tourist spot where people don’t seem to care what you wear, it can get sartorially tiresome after a while.
The free cultural events.When you get to the UK or to Continental Europe, many of the museums and centers for culture and arts may require an entrance fee. That’s in stark contrast to Washington DC. At the DC Smithsonian museums, it’s free admission. At the Kennedy Center you can also enjoy plenty of free concerts. You also just pay what you can at the Wooly Mammoth Theater.
The reliable efficiency of getting things done.In DC, a lot of the people are what you’d call “Type A” personalities. They’re all ambitious and competitive. So just about everything works very quickly, and things get done. It can be a very jarring experience when you’re in another city where the bureaucracy works at a snail’s pace, and where people expect bribes simply for them to do their jobs. In some countries, getting a visa can be a paperwork nightmare.
It’s easier to get around in Washington.The layout of the capital city makes a lot of sense, especially when you compare it to the haphazard ways other cities can be set up. In Washington, it’s a lot easier to get around even if you’re a newbie to the city, as the alphabetical and numerical streets cross one another. You have the Washington Metro, which is not bad at all.

So yes, it’s true that Washington DC doesn’t have a fantastic beach, and there are no castles here with centuries of history either. But then you may get to a beach somewhere, and sooner rather than later you’ll just want to get back home to good old Washington.

January 5, 2018 by Arlene

3 Terrific Hunting Trips in the US

There are many different hunting trips you can take across the U.S., depending on the season and how well you’re willing to wrap up against the elements.

However, before you leave for your hunting adventure, you want to take all the right hunting gear with you and fine the best browning rifles for sale too. Make sure to bring your whistle, warm clothing and the right waterproof hunting boots to protect your feet when it’s wet or cold underfoot.

Here are the 3 best hunting trips we could find in the US.

Duck Hunting in Arkansas

Over at Commander’s Corner in Wilmot, you can find that duck hunting is a local pastime. Waterfowl is found throughout the Arkansas state making this duck hunting country for people who think they’re accurate and fast enough. Should you get one on target, then your retriever is allowed to come with you to bring back what it can find from the hunt.

The lodgings are located near to the hunting location with well-appointed rooms, Wi-Fi access, Southern hospitality and a comfortable place to relax.

There are various licenses required for hunting in the state. These include an Arkansas non-resident waterfowl stamp and either a 5-day small game license for hunting or an annual pass for non-residents. Check with Commander’s Corner to see what the latest requirements are to ensure you have your paperwork ready before you travel.

Elk Hunting in Montana

The Rocky Mountains are the setting for an elk hunt that takes place mostly on horseback. Camping like Lewis & Clark, you’ll be able to lay down in tents, enjoy campfires, and look at the clear skies for stars lighting up the night sky.

Using horses instead of hunting elk on foot, you get to cover more ground without exhausting your feet and coming back home with blisters for your trouble. The elk are a large beast, so accuracy is more important than speed on this hunt. People who enjoy taking their time to get everything just right will have a good time here. Moving through a big country, you’ll enjoy spectacular views as you attempt to track down the elk.

Pronghorn in Wyoming

When wanting to hunt for Pronghorn, Wyoming is the state to visit because it has more of them than anywhere else in the United States. Pronghorns are mostly out in the open, even moving near the highway at times. They’re fast, but also large prey. They’ve been hunted for hundreds of years including the Native Americans, cowboys, and anyone else who dared to try.

You’ll need to be sure what land you have a right to access in Wyoming and then get your permit application into the Wyoming Game & Fish site near the beginning of the year. Once you have your permit, start making plans.

Going on a hunting trip takes a good amount of planning ahead of time. You cannot just show up and expect to be allowed to hunt. The right gear and relevant permissions is required within the state to do the kind of hunting that you’re planning, so it pays to check out all the requirements first.