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Passing Time: Books to Read
What exactly do people get from reading books? Is it pleasure, knowledge, or are there other benefits beyond enjoyment and enlightenment? The scientific answer is yes. Reading books strengthens your...

Fly Tying: The Goblin
Halloween is just around the corner and what better fly to tie than a fly called the "Goblin." This is a pattern created by Alaska fishing guide and fisheries conservationist,...

Best of Alaska 2021: Rapids Camp
Rapids Camp Lodge had a great season. Would we tell you otherwise if we didn't? Of course not. But we truly did have an awesome season and here are some...

Two-Hand Alaska
Two-Hand Alaska When it comes to fishing for King Salmon on the Kanektok in early June or tanker Rainbow Trout on the Naknek River in the fall, or anywhere where...

Alaska West Fishing? Yes Please.
Say "Hello" to my little friend. When the days are short and the nights are long, it's easy to just sit back and watch a good classic movie...or dream about...

Rapids Camp Lodge 2021: It’s Done…Finito
Finito 2021, From Rapids Camp Lodge. With another awesome season in the books, Rapids Camp Lodge is done for the 2021 Season. We'd like to thank all our Guests, Guides,...

Gear Review: Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer Short
Being comfortable can make all the difference between a good or bad outdoor experience. Everybody talks about the importance of keeping your body's core warm in cold conditions. Underlayer clothing...

Fly Tying: Dolly Llama
They say, "imitation is the best form of flattery." There are a bunch of variations of the Dolly Llama demonstrated, but none exactly like the original. That being said, even...