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    It's a big world out there; too bad there's only one lifetime to experience as much of it as you can.

    Whenever I go on hunting or fishing trips, or outdoor writers conferences, I always build in time to experience the place away from the camp or boat. Check out the places, food and experiences to be had. Several blogs include videos.

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    Moose Hunting on “The Rock” – Scenic, Rugged Newfoundland - Persistence, then Redemption

    Moose Hunting on “The Rock” – Scenic, Rugged Newfoundland - Persistence, then Redemption

    A Benelli LUPO, Steiner Predator 4 Scope and Hornady 200-Grain ELD-X Ammo a Sweet Trio

    A Benelli LUPO, Steiner Predator 4 Scope and Hornady 200-Grain ELD-X Ammo a Sweet Trio

    Manistee River Fly Fishing Trip Yields Browns, Brookies and a Bonus Big Buck Sighting

    Manistee River Fly Fishing Trip Yields Browns, Brookies and a Bonus Big Buck Sighting

    PIER GROUPS -- Friends are Just a Cast Away When You Enjoy a Day on a Virginia Fishing Pier

    PIER GROUPS -- Friends are Just a Cast Away When You Enjoy a Day on a Virginia Fishing Pier

    'Dugga Boy' Cape Buffalo Crossed Off Bucket List; Mossberg Patriot .375 Ruger, GPO Optic, Hornady

    'Dugga Boy' Cape Buffalo Crossed Off Bucket List; Mossberg Patriot .375 Ruger, GPO Optic, Hornady

    Preparing for a South African Safari Involves Planning and Gearing Up - Here's the Lowdown

    Preparing for a South African Safari Involves Planning and Gearing Up - Here's the Lowdown

    Queen Mine Tour a Highlight of Visit to Eclectic Bisbee - Experience the Inside of a Mountain
    Ken Perrotte
    • Jun 21

    Queen Mine Tour a Highlight of Visit to Eclectic Bisbee - Experience the Inside of a Mountain

    Just outside of Bisbee, Arizona, as you head south on Highway 80 toward Mexico just 11 miles away, is a massive, deep hole in the earth...
    Mackinaw City & Colonial Michilimackinac - Scenic. Historic. Destination: Northern Michigan
    Ken Perrotte
    • Jun 10

    Mackinaw City & Colonial Michilimackinac - Scenic. Historic. Destination: Northern Michigan

    A visit to beautiful Gaylord in northern Michigan for an outdoor writers conference in September 2021 yielded an opportunity to make a...
    Leisurely Drive Across Beautiful Nova Scotia, with  a Visit to Pictou, 'Birthplace of New Scotland'
    Ken Perrotte
    • Nov 2, 2021

    Leisurely Drive Across Beautiful Nova Scotia, with a Visit to Pictou, 'Birthplace of New Scotland'

    While traveling to Newfoundland for an early October hunting expedition, I was fortunate to be able to make an overnight stop in Nova...
    PIER GROUPS -- Friends are Just a Cast Away When You Enjoy a Day on a Virginia Fishing Pier
    Ken Perrotte
    • Sep 7, 2021

    PIER GROUPS -- Friends are Just a Cast Away When You Enjoy a Day on a Virginia Fishing Pier

    Note: The article originally appeared in the March/April 2020 edition of Virginia Wildlife. Here is it, slightly expanded -- with many...
    Ancient Bull Sable, Iconic Gemsbok & Impressive Blesbok Round Out Incredible South African Hunt
    Ken Perrotte
    • Aug 16, 2021

    Ancient Bull Sable, Iconic Gemsbok & Impressive Blesbok Round Out Incredible South African Hunt

    Note: This article originally appeared in The Hunting Wire, a great publication and news delivery service. We were minutes from calling...
    'Dugga Boy' Cape Buffalo Crossed Off Bucket List; Mossberg Patriot .375 Ruger, GPO Optic, Hornady
    Ken Perrotte
    • Aug 2, 2021

    'Dugga Boy' Cape Buffalo Crossed Off Bucket List; Mossberg Patriot .375 Ruger, GPO Optic, Hornady

    Hunting African buffalo has been on list for more than four decades, ever since the author read tales by Roosevelt, Hemingway, Ruark and...
    Shark Tooth Fossil Hunting in Florida - Fun Time!
    Ken Perrotte
    • Jun 24, 2021

    Shark Tooth Fossil Hunting in Florida - Fun Time!

    Arcadia, Florida -- Armed with a shovel, a ¼-inch sifting screen and optimism, we launched canoes and set out on a hunting expedition,...
    Florida Inshore Fishing Coast-to-Coast Offers Exciting Light-Tackle Action; Catch the 'Slam'
    Ken Perrotte
    • Apr 8, 2021

    Florida Inshore Fishing Coast-to-Coast Offers Exciting Light-Tackle Action; Catch the 'Slam'

    Great inshore fishing on Florida's coasts - includes snook, redfish and spotted seatrout slam. St. Augustine, Charlotte Harbor, Ft Myers
    Ghostly Encounter at Belmont Plantation Leaves No Doubt About Delta Mansion's Playful Spirits
    Ken Perrotte
    • Mar 9, 2021

    Ghostly Encounter at Belmont Plantation Leaves No Doubt About Delta Mansion's Playful Spirits

    “If only these walls could talk!” That is usually a figure of speech, representative of wonder about a dwelling’s stature, age, and...
    Duck Cannons of the Chesapeake – When Punt Guns Spoke, Waterfowl Markets Sang
    Ken Perrotte
    • Nov 18, 2020

    Duck Cannons of the Chesapeake – When Punt Guns Spoke, Waterfowl Markets Sang

    Imagine a time when nighttime duck assassins stealthily maneuvered low-profile skiffs toward vast rafts of dozing ducks and geese,...
    Soggy Early Season Turkey Hunt in New York Vineyards Yields No Birds, But Offers Insights
    Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 29, 2020

    Soggy Early Season Turkey Hunt in New York Vineyards Yields No Birds, But Offers Insights

    Click on photo for article in NWTF Turkey Country magazine An early May excursion to Chautauqua County in far northwestern New York along...
    It's a 'Cisco Disco' and 'Laker Love-In' Fishing Trip on Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay -
    Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 7, 2020

    It's a 'Cisco Disco' and 'Laker Love-In' Fishing Trip on Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay -

    Trolling deep water successfully requires technical know-how and the right equipment. It is often the only way to catch fish on some...
    Northern Michigan a Fishing, Hunting Wonderland - Did Someone Say 'Salmon on the Fly'?
    Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 1, 2020

    Northern Michigan a Fishing, Hunting Wonderland - Did Someone Say 'Salmon on the Fly'?

    The river tributary Lake Huron in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was stained a deep tea color. Yet, the big fish clearly stood out 10 yards away
    'Days of Wine and Crappie Fishing' - My Latest Article in Crappie Now - a NW New York Hotspot
    Ken Perrotte
    • Sep 11, 2020

    'Days of Wine and Crappie Fishing' - My Latest Article in Crappie Now - a NW New York Hotspot

    Northern New York state is known for its expansive borders along two of the Great lakes, Erie and Ontario. In the state’s...
    The Allure of Virginia's Eastern Shore Beaches -  Kiptopeke, Assateague Island and Cape Charles
    Ken Perrotte
    • Jul 28, 2020

    The Allure of Virginia's Eastern Shore Beaches - Kiptopeke, Assateague Island and Cape Charles

    It was a pleasure to write a piece for USA Today's GoEscape magazine (Mid-Atlantic edition) this summer. The article is shown in the...
    A Mission to Italy – Searching for a Hometown Boy
    Ken Perrotte
    • May 25, 2020

    A Mission to Italy – Searching for a Hometown Boy

    The two American women were a little nervous as they boarded a bus in Florence, Italy, one sunny morning in 2003. They had begun their...
    'Come to the Light' - Hardwater Crappie Fishing in the Green Mountain State - a Winter Wonderland
    Ken Perrotte
    • Mar 21, 2020

    'Come to the Light' - Hardwater Crappie Fishing in the Green Mountain State - a Winter Wonderland

    Vermont has long been known as a winter wonderland. Crappie fishing on Lake Champlain through the ice can be hot with the right set up....
    William Faulkner's "Rowan Oak" Home Site Well-Preserved by Ole Miss Down in Oxford
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Dec 5, 2019

    William Faulkner's "Rowan Oak" Home Site Well-Preserved by Ole Miss Down in Oxford

    A late October trip to the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association's annual conference in Oxford, Mississippi,provided an opportune time...
    Uruguay Mixed Bag Hunt Delivers Hot-Barrel Shooting, Exquisite Food & Ambiance
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Sep 5, 2019

    Uruguay Mixed Bag Hunt Delivers Hot-Barrel Shooting, Exquisite Food & Ambiance

    Note: Blog Includes Video. I held off on posting this blog about a hunt at Uruguay Lodge until the feature in Safari Club International's...
    Last Tango in Montevideo! Primuseum, Mercado del Puerto, Wine and 'Football'
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Feb 27, 2019

    Last Tango in Montevideo! Primuseum, Mercado del Puerto, Wine and 'Football'

    The summer of 2018 -- actually, much of 2018 -- saw Outdoors Rambler in full Road Warrior mode. One fun, and all too brief, stop came at...
    Sundance Head -- the Soulful Country Artist  with a Passion for Everything Outdoors
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Feb 14, 2019

    Sundance Head -- the Soulful Country Artist with a Passion for Everything Outdoors

    The massive SHOT Show at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas attracts nearly 60,000 people every January. Miles of exhibits showcase...
    Is It Possible to Overdose on Great Music? It's Fun Trying in the Americana Music Triangle
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Dec 25, 2018

    Is It Possible to Overdose on Great Music? It's Fun Trying in the Americana Music Triangle

    Music, as the legendary Dick Clark used to say, is the soundtrack of our lives. I had the wonderful opportunity to visit multiple...
    Franklin & Leiper's Fork, Tennessee - Great Destinations on Your Americana Music Trek
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Dec 21, 2018

    Franklin & Leiper's Fork, Tennessee - Great Destinations on Your Americana Music Trek

    When people think of music in Tennessee, they tend to think of Nashville. Nashville is great, a lot of fun. It’s also expensive, crowded....
    Memphis: Visit One of Music's Melting Pots      - Blues, Country & Soul Keep on Rockin'
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Dec 20, 2018

    Memphis: Visit One of Music's Melting Pots - Blues, Country & Soul Keep on Rockin'

    Heading up the Mississippi from New Orleans takes you along the western edge of an area touted as the Americana Music Triangle. A “can’t...
    Blues (and Great R&B), Brews and BBQ in "The Shoals" - Incredible Music History
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Dec 13, 2018

    Blues (and Great R&B), Brews and BBQ in "The Shoals" - Incredible Music History

    American Indians living along the Tennessee River in Northwest Alabama called it the "Singing River” because they believed a woman who...
    Destination: Tupelo, Mississippi – Birthplace of Elvis a Key Stop on Storied Music Trail
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Nov 23, 2018

    Destination: Tupelo, Mississippi – Birthplace of Elvis a Key Stop on Storied Music Trail

    Ask anyone what they know most about Tupelo, Mississippi, and it’s a safe bet Elvis Presley will be in the answer. Tupelo was the...
    Does Anything Taste Better than a Great Steak Cooked Over a Wood-Fired Grill?
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Nov 19, 2018

    Does Anything Taste Better than a Great Steak Cooked Over a Wood-Fired Grill?

    Yes, that headline is a bit of a rhetorical question. For many, cooking over a wood fire restores us to the primeval time that resides...
    Don't Miss St. Augustine's Historic Forts, Well-Preserved Reminders of Colonial Past
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 19, 2018

    Don't Miss St. Augustine's Historic Forts, Well-Preserved Reminders of Colonial Past

    Founded in 1565 by Spain as a military outpost, St. Augustine, Florida, is one of America’s most historic cities. For military history...
    Bikers, Hikers, Anglers & Bluegrass Fans Find Lots to Love with Smyth County, VA
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 19, 2018

    Bikers, Hikers, Anglers & Bluegrass Fans Find Lots to Love with Smyth County, VA

    Bikers and mountain enthusiasts discover incredible adventures when they trek Virginia Route 16, a two-lane road snaking over three...
    North Dakota's Badlands - Stomping Grounds for French Aristocracy, Cowboys, Indians
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Sep 22, 2018

    North Dakota's Badlands - Stomping Grounds for French Aristocracy, Cowboys, Indians

    This Outdoors Rambler lifestyle gets me out into some incredible places. Whether it's in a treestand watching the woods wake up, on the...
    Hiking North Dakota Badlands with Teddy;         Rousing Words Delivered from Majestic Vista
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Sep 17, 2018

    Hiking North Dakota Badlands with Teddy; Rousing Words Delivered from Majestic Vista

    Cross North Dakota off the list of states yet to be visited by the Outdoors Rambler. Too bad it took so long, but better late than never;...
    Daytona Beach: Sand & Water, Speed & Thunder; Plus So Much More - Check It Out
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Aug 29, 2018

    Daytona Beach: Sand & Water, Speed & Thunder; Plus So Much More - Check It Out

    When most people think of Daytona Beach, Florida, they’ll likely admit knowing the place for its miles of sandy beaches, auto racing...
    Lake Erie - Head to Walleye Heaven & See Why Pros and Novices Can Have a Blast!
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Aug 23, 2018

    Lake Erie - Head to Walleye Heaven & See Why Pros and Novices Can Have a Blast!

    I've often heard Lake Erie described as the best walleye fishing in the United States, but never made an opportunity to fish this lake...
    Banging the Drums North of New Orleans with Early Summer, Light Tackle Fishing Action
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Jul 6, 2018

    Banging the Drums North of New Orleans with Early Summer, Light Tackle Fishing Action

    Here’s a little video I put together of the fun we had in early June 2018 catching black drum near the L&N Train Bridge where The...
    Replica Vietnam Memorial Wall in Beautiful Punta Gorda Stirring in Its Authenticity
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Apr 16, 2018

    Replica Vietnam Memorial Wall in Beautiful Punta Gorda Stirring in Its Authenticity

    During a fishing trip a couple years ago to Florida's southwest gulf coast, I was told about a unique half-size replica of the Vietnam...
    Visiting the “Crab Capital” of the Eastern Shore - Crisfield, Maryland
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Mar 1, 2018

    Visiting the “Crab Capital” of the Eastern Shore - Crisfield, Maryland

    The inhabitants of Crisfield, Maryland, have made their living from the water since the earliest days of Chesapeake Bay commerce. Crabs,...
    Explore Bygone Days of the Watermen, Market Gunners & Carvers at Eastern Shore Museums
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Jan 14, 2018

    Explore Bygone Days of the Watermen, Market Gunners & Carvers at Eastern Shore Museums

    The Maryland Eastern Shore is legendary for its beauty, with quaint fishing villages, verdant farms and waterfowl without compare along...
    Three Days of Rambling Through War, Wine and Wagon Stops - West Virginia and Maryland
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Nov 22, 2017

    Three Days of Rambling Through War, Wine and Wagon Stops - West Virginia and Maryland

    Load up a three-day weekend with a balanced blend of Civil War history and a wealth of lighter engagements centered around the wonderful...
    Chattanooga – Gateway to Union Victory and Reconciliation - After Bloody Chickamauga
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Nov 1, 2017

    Chattanooga – Gateway to Union Victory and Reconciliation - After Bloody Chickamauga

    Richmond may have been the Confederacy’s capitol, but it wasn’t necessarily the lynchpin to Federal victory in the Civil War. No, it was...
    Tackling Tench! Fishing With Paddy Murphy in County Cavan during Visit to Ancestral Land
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 31, 2017

    Tackling Tench! Fishing With Paddy Murphy in County Cavan during Visit to Ancestral Land

    Note: this article first ran in the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star in August 2016, right after my return from a 10-day trip to Ireland....
    Tennessee Aquarium: A Must-See Stop on Chattanooga's Scenic Waterfront and Historic Downtown
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 31, 2017

    Tennessee Aquarium: A Must-See Stop on Chattanooga's Scenic Waterfront and Historic Downtown

    The world beneath the wavetops holds a strong fascination for many humans. Being face-to-face with a razor-toothed shark or a prehistoric...
    Minnesota's Lakes Offer Outdoor Smorgasbord; Baudette and Mouth of Rainy River a Fishing Hub
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 30, 2017

    Minnesota's Lakes Offer Outdoor Smorgasbord; Baudette and Mouth of Rainy River a Fishing Hub

    BAUDETTE, Minn.—The mouth of the Rainy River, just north of here, was misleadingly calm as our 27-foot Sportcraft fishing boat joined the...
    Island Hopper Festival at Fort Myers Beach - Beat Summer Crowds, Listen to Awesome Music, Drink Loca
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 30, 2017

    Island Hopper Festival at Fort Myers Beach - Beat Summer Crowds, Listen to Awesome Music, Drink Loca

    After most families have wrapped up their summer vacations and kids are back in school, you can often find Florida's usually crowded...
    Neon and the Mob - Must Be Vegas Baby!
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 27, 2017

    Neon and the Mob - Must Be Vegas Baby!

    Before monolithic hotel/casinos dominated Las Vegas’ landscape, smaller, more intimate venues along Fremont Street and a mile south...
    St. Augustine - Where Pirates and Paranormal Abound: Cue Spooky Music...
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 27, 2017

    St. Augustine - Where Pirates and Paranormal Abound: Cue Spooky Music...

    When you’re in a coastal city dating to 1565, you can bet you can find ample haunts to shiver your timbers. So it is in St. Augustine,...
    Kilkenny, Ireland – Home of the Medieval Mile – and Some Damn Good Pubs
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 16, 2017

    Kilkenny, Ireland – Home of the Medieval Mile – and Some Damn Good Pubs

    Dublin is jumping off point for a number of trips into Ireland’s countryside. For visitors seeking a unique blend of old world and new,...
    Stowe, Vermont -- Skiing, Spas, Breweries, Cider Mills, Fishing, Hiking & Mountain Biking
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 14, 2017

    Stowe, Vermont -- Skiing, Spas, Breweries, Cider Mills, Fishing, Hiking & Mountain Biking

    Stowe, Vermont, nestled in the Green Mountains and tucked into the western shadow of Mount Mansfield, the state’s highest peak, serves up...
    Goliath Grouper fishing Florida's Gulf Coast; Food, Fun in Sun - Watch Out, These Fish can Hurt You!
    By Ken Perrotte
    • Oct 2, 2017

    Goliath Grouper fishing Florida's Gulf Coast; Food, Fun in Sun - Watch Out, These Fish can Hurt You!

    If you’re looking for a total saltwater heaven destination check out the area around Charlotte Harbor, Florida, where three rivers...

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