Beneath the high ozone-purple peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park lie a myriad of mountain lakes, their mirror finishes reflecting the blue sky. Many of these peaks reach upward to over 14,000 ft, 78 are over 12,000. Glacier carved and erosion worn, they are the catch-all of an amazing lake and river system below. Deposits of glacial moraine in the valley have helped to form many of the 156 lakes of the park, 48 of which have fish populations which entice the fly fisherman.
Found throughout much of the Amazon River basin in South America, this freshwater fish can grow up to 15 feet long, according to Ken Childs from Animal World. These fish are much sought after by South Americans and used in trad...
Grand Teton National Park, in far northwest of Wyoming, is a mecca for vacationers, attracting nearly 4 million visitors a year. Tourists and sportsmen flock to the Tetons to see pristine lakes and clear trout streams surrounde...
Whitetail deer hunting is part of the American landscape. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated that there were more than 10 million big game hunters aged 16 or older in 2006. According to Whitetails Unlimited, the white...
Located mainly in Wyoming, it extends slightly into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone is home to grizzly bears, wolves, elk and bison. The park also supports 12 native fish species, including three sport fish -- cutthroat trout, ...
The Texas Panhandle is composed of 26 counties that include the city of Amarillo as well as small towns such as Wichita Falls, Boyd Chapel, Hale Center and Lehman. Some lakes in the region are in parks; others are accessible fr...
Protected as national riverways due to their scenic qualities, the Current River and Jacks Fork River also supply visitors with recreation opportunities such as fishing and canoeing. Controlled by the National Park Service, th...
From day tours to backpacking the deep wilderness, Alaska offers land excursions for everyone. Whether you're a rugged outdoor enthusiast, fisherman, kayker or a laid-back wildlife and bird watcher, there is a tour for you and ...
Before the first national rail network was completed in 1869, the Oregon Trail was the only way for migrants to move from East to West America. It was a perilous journey, not least because of the major rivers that the travelers...
Visitors to the park enjoy a variety of activities including hiking, camping, canoeing, bird watching and even cross-country skiing. Fishing is also a popular activity with many anglers choosing to participate in fly fishing at...
The nearest town to Mount Rushmore, Keystone is popular tourist destination in South Dakota. Situated in the famous Black HIlls, there are several lakes surrounding the area which offer good camping facilities and access to a n...
Spanning more than 265,000 acres in land area with 150 lakes and 450 miles of streams, the park is rich with diverse wildlife and majestic scenery. One of the most famous activities at Rocky Mountain is fishing.
People who have never visited Texas might look at pictures of the topography of the area and imagine that the state, especially the southern part, resembles a desert. Photos of barren stretches of land, cactus and lizards, toge...
Here you'll discover wonderful outdoor recreational pursuits, from the extreme adventures of ice and rock climbing to the tamer pursuits of using the park's hiking trails or road biking. Anglers will delight in exploring the pa...
It is accessible by plane, boat and car. There are many different types of hiking vacations to choose from in Alaska. You may also choose to stay in a wilderness lodge where you can experience hiking along with kayaking and fis...
Fishing in Yellowstone Park enhances the outdoor experience. As it is the goal of the National Park Service to preserve native species, many of the fish you catch in Yellowstone must be released back into the wild unharmed. Onl...
Passengers see the vast and changing terrain of Alaska through domed windows on modern trains or from steam locomotives. The postcard scenery never stops, but you may, pausing for a night or two at destinations you want to expl...
Iowa has several vacation spots for kids from Adventureland in Des Moines to Field of Dreams in Dyersville, but if you live in Iowa and have already experienced everything Iowa has to offer for the kids maybe it's time to ventu...
Hawaii has an abundance of state parks that allows both freshwater and ocean fishing. Diverse fishing includes fly-fishing for trout at Lake Wilson to landing game fish off of Kaena Point. Since most parks share access with sur...
Yosemite National Park's pristine mountain lakes and well-stocked reservoirs stay open for fishing year-round, while its fast-moving streams and rivers generally open to anglers from late April through mid-November. California ...
The sandy beaches, clear water and warm, sunny days in South Padre Island offer endless opportunities for the whole family to spend the day outdoors, building sandcastle, windsurfing or fishing. Located off the coast of Texas n...
Some of these lakes include Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Each offers a variety of outdoor activities. In addition, there are several smaller lakes a short distance from the c...
However, despite the sheer quantity of places to fish, certain places offer the very best bass fishing.
Hawaii's state parks number 55 if you include all the state parks on each of the five major islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Oahu, Maui and Molokai. Fishing--either freshwater or saltwater--is allowed in 18 of the 55 parks, according...
The Rio Grande River coursing through Big Bend National Park attracts white-water rafters and kayakers, backpackers and hikers throughout the year, many of them planning to fish the river's winding waters. The Rio Grande, marki...
Its history, and the relevance of setting aside land for public use and conservation, is still seen today. That history always included fishing, and for that reason the park still allows fishing as a popular recreational pastim...
Head out to Rocky Mountain National Park for an opportunity to enjoy dramatic alpine scenery and plentiful trout fishing available in over 40 lakes within the park. Colorado’s inherently health-conscious culture encourage...
