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The mystery behind this Texas lake? It's Uncertain

The mystery behind this Texas lake? It's Uncertain

Northeast Texas's Caddo Lake is the only naturally formed large lake in the Lone Star State. You'll find it in the town of Uncertain.

Attack of the armadillos

Attack of the armadillos

I have good news and bad news regarding armadillos. The bad news is that we’re under attack by armadillos. The good news is that if we build forts to...

Just for the smell of it

Just for the smell of it

The history of deer scents is rich and colorful, mainly because for a long time, hunters have stunk. And when it comes to deer, stinking matters....

Friendship in a quilt  Rethink Rural Blog

Friendship in a quilt | Rethink Rural Blog

Years ago after our family moved from New England to a farm on the Kentucky Ridge, my neighbors invited my daughter Addie and I to experience...

How Earthing Could Change Your Health

How Earthing Could Change Your Health

What is earthing? Our health writer explains the practice that scientific and medical studies are showing could change your health for good.

The problem with dove hunting

The problem with dove hunting

The problem with dove hunting is that it’s done in front of witnesses.

How to start and run a successful CSA

How to start and run a successful CSA

Community Supported Agriculture or “CSA” programs have become a popular way for health-minded consumers to get locally-grown fruits and veggies in...

Getting stuck

Getting stuck

Funny how things change. When I first started hunting, we all wanted four-wheel-drive vehicles to get us out of big mud holes; now people want...

Live free or die: Life according to Colbert

Live free or die: Life according to Colbert

MOULTRIE, Georgia--If you love a good “fish story,” ask Colbert Sturgeon about the time he caught a fish with his face.

How to homeschool and stay sane in the country

How to home-school and stay sane in the country

You love your life in the country, the serenity and the chance to truly embrace and experience nature. You also love your children and know that...