An intermediate anglers perspective for fishing from the north shores of Lake Erie and some of its tributaries.

Journal of fishing and outdoor adventures, featuring locations throughout Ontario and species of fish native to these locations.

A selection of Ontario fishing stories from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario and Gulf Shores, Alabama to Algonquin Park, Ontario.

Ontario, Canada based journal featuring fishing, camping and traveling stories, from Algoma to Alabama and Algonquin Park to Acadia and many points in between

Grow Up! is a 23-year-old man's diarised account of his travails upon returning home from a longish trip overseas ...The central character - Thom - is heart-broken after leaving the woman of his dreams in London (or so he thought she was), admitting he left her because he was afraid; afraid to commit to a long-term relationship because he felt the need to come home and "grow up".And, upon returning home (to a place called Morson Cove), he decides to write a journal...

“After five decades, twenty books, and countless columns, [John Gierach] is still a master,” (Forbes) and his newest book only confirms this assessment, along with his recent induction into the Flyfishing Hall of Fame. In A Fly Rod of Your Own, Gierach brings his ever-sharp sense of humor and keen eye for observation to the fishing life and, for that matter, life in general.Known for his witty, trenchant observations about fly-fishing, Gierach’s “...

In 26 giant photographs—of a roaring grizzly, a piranhas razor-sharp teeth, a rattlesnakes poisonous fangs—Seymour Simon reveals the truth about natures most misunderstood animals and lets the reader decide what to really think about natures grossest, fiercest, and most fascinating survivors.

Brilliant, witty, perceptive essays about fly-fishing, the natural world, and life in general by the acknowledged master of fishing writers.Proving that fishing is not just a part-time pursuit, At the Grave of the Unknown Fisherman takes us through a year with America’s favorite fishing scribe, John Gierach, who dedicates himself to his passion despite his belief that “In the long run, fishing usually amounts to a lifetime of pratfalls punctuated by rare m...

How does a dolphin sleep?What happens if you put a dry sea otter in water?What color is a polar bear's skin?What happens if you move a group of bighorn sheep to a new area?How many eggs can a mother hermit crab lay?Can a gorilla swim?Find out the answers to these questions and more in this fun 15-minute book about animals, then surprise your family and friends with these strange facts.LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children pr...

One Last Cast is a collection of soul-touching and evocative stories about author and outdoor enthusiast Bruce Masterman's experiences in wild places and with wild critters.Award-winning Alberta writer, journalist and storyteller Bruce Masterman has been a passionate outdoors enthusiast for more than five decades and has explored Alberta's natural world while fishing, hiking, hunting, snowshoeing, camping or just sitting on an old weathered stump watching the river flow.

Twenty-Seven Years in Alaska is the story of one woman’s adventures in the remote wilderness of the north. From canoe camping next to unnamed lakes, to kayaking in Alaska’s pristine waters, she describes her many encounters with the bears, moose and other animals that make this wilderness their home. With her partner David she helped to build a cabin on a remote piece of property, off the grid and accessible only by boat. Illustrated with the photos she took along the way, her story is som...

“Let’s get lost together . . . ”Lost in My Own Backyard brings acclaimed author Tim Cahill together with one of his—and America’s—favorite destinations: Yellowstone, the world’s first national park. Cahill has been “puttering around in the park” for a quarter of a century, slowly covering its vast scope and exploring its remote backwoods. So does this mean that he knows what he’s doing? Hardly. “I live fifty miles from the park,” says Cahill, “but proximity does no...