Justin Haag gets nostalgic about the Harold Ensley knife he got when he was a kid at Walmart. It’s been his fishing companion for 40 years.
Author: Justin Haag
The Cowboy Trail Marks 30 Years
The Cowboy Trail caters to the drive of cyclists, runners, hikers and, yes, even some horseback riders, as it crosses some of Nebraska’s most scenic regions.
The Serious Business of Turkey Fighting
Throughout the year, male turkeys establish a pecking order with the most dominant toms earning the right to breed and pass on their genetics.
Box Butte Reservoir for Outdoor Lovers
Story and photos by Justin Haag Long before the Niobrara River carries the multitudes of tubers and kayakers in north-central Nebraska, it entertains a variety of outdoor enthusiasts at a recreational hot spot in the Panhandle. This far west, where the river would be better described as a creek, stands […]
Celebrate the Return of the Vulture
A friend likened them to the famed “Swallows of Capistrano.” It’s once again a joy to see the return of the migratory “Vultures of Chadron.”
A Short Walk to the Wild Side
The Thompson Natural History Preserve and adjacent land owned by Chadron State College is my go-to when I need a quick fix of the outdoors.