Free-Flowing Rivers: What Austria’s New Map Means for Fly Fishing

There’s a quiet shift happening on Austria’s rivers — one that most of us who spend our days chasing grayling and brown trout should be paying attention to. The Austrian Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection (BMLUK) has published an interactive map highlighting free-flowing river stretches across the country. You can explore it … Continue reading Free-Flowing Rivers: What Austria’s New Map Means for Fly Fishing

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The Wild Veins of America: A 250-Year Journey

Two hundred and fifty years is a legendary milestone, but when you look at it through the lens of the wild, it’s just a brief season in the life of a river. In 1776, this country embarked on the ultimate expedition into the unknown—stepping off the map and into a massive, roaring current with no … Continue reading The Wild Veins of America: A 250-Year Journey

Backpacking Trip atop the Desert Ridge

Public Land Conundrum: Part II

All in all, understanding the experiences being offered on public lands; the motivations behind outdoor recreation and leisure tourism; and the desired benefits tourists' and recreationists' are seeking is vital for public land managers and tourism managers alike.