Jerk baits are a great cold-water choice for getting black bass to bite. Walleye, striped bass and sometimes crappie will ...

Lake Martin The sweetest spot in Alabama may just be this lake, 80 miles southwest of Birmingham. When it was built in the ...

New cruise ships and new ways to experience favorite destinations top our list of 2026's best family vacation ideas.

Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi, stands guard in the distance. The town’s brick storefronts house quirky shops and cozy cafes that invite you to slow down and stay awhile.

Well folks, this is the final issue of Scales and Tales for 2025. It has been an interesting year that I see overall as good.