Author: Steve
Going Home
I’ve often said that the reason I enjoyed the old Andy Griffith Show so much was because I practically grew up there. Growing up in…
Two Nights to Remember
I have to admit that I was more than a little apprehensive about my upcoming Orland High School class reunion. I hadn’t seen most of…
The Road to Plaskett Meadows
Writing the chapter “The Road to Plaskett Meadows” in my sequel, The Game Warden’s Son, was a trip down Memory Lane for me. In it,…
The McCloud River: Relief from the Dog Days of Summer
Nothing picks up my spirits like a walk along a mountain stream during these hundred-degree days. The McCloud River is as good as it gets….
Scenes from a Book Signing: Pacific Flyway Decoy Association Festival
Kathy and I have always said that the best thing about giving presentations and doing book signings is the interesting people we have the opportunity…
A Hot Summer’s Day on Chico Creek
I’ve been exploring Northern California’s streams—above and below the surface—for most of my life. One of my most memorable adventures took place on a hot…
National Public Radio Interview with Award-Winning Broadcaster Tom Wilmer
I love to tell stories. That’s exactly what I did when Tom Wilmer, the award-winning host of National Public Radio’s Journeys of Discovery, interviewed me…
Rafting and Reflecting on the American River
When I looked at the list of outdoor activities for this year’s Outdoor Writers Association of California (OWAC) spring conference, a rafting trip down the…
A Warm Welcome from Red Bluff Rotary
Thank you to Tom Amundson and the Red Bluff Rotary for making my presentation yesterday a real pleasure. Kathy and I received a warm welcome…
“Best Outdoor Magazine Column” Award Third Year in a Row
What a thrill it was to receive the “Best Outdoor Magazine Column” award from the Outdoor Writers Association of California (OWAC) for the third year…