Cowboy State Daily

40 Years Later, Idaho's Middle Fork Of The Salmon Reveals Its Restorative Powers

Forty years after first seeing the reverence for Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon River, the author finally gets his day on ...
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Oregon's sprawling national forest is a Blue Mountain beauty full of scenic lakes, cabins, and trails

This national forest in Oregon offers over a million acres to explore, is home to the world's largest living organism, and ...

These Anglers Train Hopped the Canadian Railway — and Caught Some Giant Pike

Ride the rails into Ontario’s backcountry for pike, walleye, brook trout, shore lunches and blackflies—read the full fishing ...
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This Colorado Wilderness Is The Best Place To Backpack And Fish Without Crowds In The Rocky Mountains

A remote, northern Colorado wilderness area offers visitors a chance to take in the splendor of the Centennial State's Rocky Mountains scenery, without having to deal with the throngs of tourists at ...
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This Small Town Is an Affordable Alternative to Lake Tahoe—With Western Charm, Pristine Forests, and Clear Alpine Lakes

This mountain town has it all.