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12/29/2025

Reminiscing last ice season — it was a good one with lots of laughter surrounded by friends and family with plenty of healthy fish caught.

Unfortunately my season has not started yet. We had a solid cold snap and decent ice by mid-December while I was a busy bee wrapping up year-end at work and gearing up for the holidays. As soon as my break started before Christmas the ice melted away. This is exactly what happened last year. La Niña is predicted to bring warmer and wetter conditions on average this season with cold snaps so curious to see how it shakes out. The upcoming forecast looks nice and cold so the lakes shall freeze soon and hopefully stick!

We need it — for the lakes, the ecosystems, and to reset systems that depend on it.

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12/01/2025

First snow magic ❄️✨

Winter layers are officially dialed in while nature is shifting and slowing into the cold weather rhythm. Fresh snow reveals new tracks, hidden trails, and that slower kind of wildness that helps a busy mind like mine pause and breathe with Mother Nature.

From frosty hikes to frozen lake adventures, I’m ready for all the winter vibes! Lakes aren’t frozen here yet, but they will be soon. Hiking snowy trails, shredding the slopes, and of course ice fishing are a few of my favorite ways to embrace the season.

What winter activity are you most looking forward to this year? Love to hear it below for fun ideas!

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11/26/2025

I had the perfect hook set on this pike earlier in the week, it was so heavy I thought I might be snagged. I set twice and felt the fiery of this fish boomerang back through my hands. I was using 12 lb mono, a 3/O - 1/16oz .usa swim bait hook with Go To Swim Minnow in the Eufaula color.

Late season open water is great with the entire lake to enjoy without the chaos, turn over appears to be complete, water is 43 degrees, and with the wicked weather we have currently, we might be seeing some ice in the near future!

Pike have a special place in my heart as brings me back to when I grew up targeting them on a lake in Wisconsin where they were abundant. My mom then filleting & preparing them on the grill with salt, black pepper, garlic, lemon, oil, & dash of paprika. The good ol’ days where I would outcompete my brothers in fishing for candy bars and usually win 😋

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11/21/2025

Golden hour hits different when the whole forest turns to gold 🍂✨ ⁣
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Aspen stands are not just pretty they are ecological powerhouses!⁣
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Aspens shoot up after wildfire, create shade that cools snowmelt, and provides habitat for elk, songbirds, and pollinators.⁣
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Hiking through this magical golden tunnel is a reminder that every ecosystem has layers of purpose and how grateful I am for trees!
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11/08/2025

Colorado you filled my cup 🍂🏔️

I spent the beginning of October at the Society for Ecological Restoration Global Conference in Denver, Colorado. Learning about restoration efforts from around the world was truly eye opening. It made me want to take a global restoration tour one day 🌍💚

Back home in the Midwest, I get to help restore prairies, wetlands, and woodlands with native plants, however, hearing other restoration stories broadened my perspective further. On the coast in Florida, teams are literally growing coral and restoring reefs (and let’s be honest… if I lived on a coast, that would be me 😄). I also met incredible people rebuilding ecosystems after hurricanes, tsunamis, tornadoes, and wildfires.

One of the most moving conversations was with restoration leaders in Africa. Villagers were harvesting plant material from protected parks for a multitude of purposes, so this organization helps communities restore nearby land to create sustainable harvest systems and it’s working! Nature based solutions rooted in care, education, and community… it put a big smile on my face. Africa has a special place in my heart since visiting in 2016, from researching in the Eastern Arc Mountains to safariing in the Serengeti, that experience changed me, and I can’t wait to return one day. 🇿🇦🧡

Being surrounded by people who share the same love for wildlife, native plants, and healing our planet reminded me why this work matters. SER 2025 was nothing short of inspiring.

Of course I had to sneak away into the mountains, breathing in crisp autumn air, hiking through golden aspen groves, and letting nature do what she always does: ground me, slow me down, and fill every sense with gratitude 🍁✨

Here’s to restoration — in our landscapes and in ourselves 🤍🌱

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11/07/2025

Celebrated my dad’s birthday on Monday out on the water and Mother Nature treated us well! We ran into a school of large bass hanging out and hungry. My favorite fall bait is finally in season, my jerk bait in the secret shad color. The fish were smashing my bait on a 3 to 4 second pause then staying down & putting on a good fight! Water temp was around 49 degrees. ⁣Have a great Friday everyone, happy weekend & cheers to trekking outdoors!
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09/20/2025

My pops and I got out together on his boat and had some fun! Water temperature was still around 75 degrees with the warmer weather we’ve had. Used the tried and true senko and weighted texas rigged hit worm for the win. Grateful to have spent quality time with my dad before we both are on the road for a few weeks. Looking forward to crisp air, fall traveling, mountains, hiking, fishing, bonfires, corn maizes, and cozy clothes! Happy weekend y’all!

08/31/2025

Golden hour on the water using a shaky head with a watermelon candy hit worm (4.5 L”) for a mixed bag of bass and panfish. Tails went missing with a few hook sets so maybe a walleye or pike as I was seeing massive marks on the side imaging. I caught a few on top water with the plopper to finish off the night right!

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08/30/2025

Lake Michigan adventures to have some fishing fun while filling the freezer! There is something dreamy about going off shore into the abyss! Caught the king in the 50’ mark before heading into 180’ deep with cleaner and colder water. The shallows were not so hot due to the stormy week and temperamental fish. The lake trout were feisty as ever and had a lot of fun reeling those bad boys in, lots of bruises too lol. My arms started giving out by the end but I kept going. Funny story, we connected with another captain after we docked and he showed us a video of 3 men reeling in the same size fish I was reeling in by myself 😂 2 holding the rod, while another using 2 hands to crank the line in through the reel. Got a kick out of that! Next up, processing all the meat which took some time. Marinated a filet of king salmon in avocado oil, salt, pepper, lemon zest, fresh minced garlic, and freshly chopped thyme and rosemary from the garden. Smoked it on the on a cedar plank and oooff it was the best fish I had since the last salmon filet I caught and cooked!

Highly recommend charters for salmon and lake trout fishing! July is the prime time when the kings and cohos are popping off in about 50’ depth or so. Fish are getting big and pregnant in preparation for the spawn which is another magical experience to witness in the harbors. A lot of people seem to snag the salmon but I had luck using crank baits and catching them years back in October. Excited to get back after it but musky, walleye, and bass will keep me busy until then!

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08/29/2025

Passing down more than just fishing skills — teaching patience, joy, and love for the lake and nature overall! Watching my nieces and nephew light up with every catch reminds me that the best memories are the ones we reel in together!

Looking forward to the holiday weekend and spending much needed time in the woods and on the water with family, friends, the puppos, and the chickadees!

Happy Labor Day weekend to all!

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08/27/2025

Crisp air, cozy layers, & nature’s best company! ⁣⁣Looking forward to sweater weather, bonfires, & the fall fishing frenzy! Grateful to be able to enjoy tranquil evenings on the water often with the ones I love ~ what are you grateful for lately?
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07/31/2025

There’s something special about slowing down and soaking up these golden hours on the water and on the trail!

Feeling grateful for the peace, the pull of the line, and the beauty of nature!

Thankful as always for Women’s Apparel for keeping me adventure-ready whether I am fishing or going for a hike!

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