Author: Steve
The Most Beautiful Duck in North America
Ask any waterfowl enthusiast to name the most beautiful duck in North America, and he or she will most likely point to the brilliant, multicolored,…
An Island of Our Own
Over the years, Kathy and I have often dreamed of escaping today’s fast-paced, hectic world and moving to an island of our own—an island of…
Scenes from a Book Signing: Lassen Volcanic National Park
Last Saturday, Kathy and I had the pleasure of doing a book signing at Lassen Volcanic National Park‘s Art and Wine Festival. We had a…
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…