Bill Matthews Outdoor Blog

Jan 21

Arkansas Goose Hunt - January 2023

Sep 30, 2021

Burgers, Beers & Chips at Ninkasi's Better Living Room in Eugene, OR.

Be sure to put this on your list of great local places to visit next time you are in Eugene.

Jun 6, 2021

Corndogs & Beer at Walking Man Brewery in Stevenson , WA

Walking Man Brewing is a must stop for me. My personal favorite menu items are the Bucket of Corndogs, Truffle Fries & The Walking Man IPA

Mar 27, 2021

Sturgeon fishing near Downtown Portland

Looking for a uniquely Northwest way to spend a morning in Portland, Oregon? Book a 1/2 day fishing trip for Sturgeon on the Willamette.

Mar 22, 2021

Skwalas, Dogs, and a New Fishing Partner

I was in Missoula this past weekend to visit my new grandson/ fishing partner. He is too little to take fishing yet, but it won’t be long ti

Sep 20, 2020

Crazy Good Washington Razor Clam Opener

We were on the beach clamming at 8:00am. If you have never spotted a Razor Clam hole, today was a great day to see them.

Aug 9, 2020

Horse Thief Lake - Bass Fishing & Petroglyphs

Spend a day at Horse Thief Lake and enjoy some great smallmouth fishing and view unique petroglyphs

Jul 13, 2020

Whitewater & Wine Tasting

It was another amazing and unique day in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and a trip I highly encourage if you are in the area!

Apr 2, 2020

Quarantine Beer Tasting - Backwoods Brewing Company

The first stop on the BMO Quarantine Beer Tasting Tour is Backwoods Brewing Company out of Carson Washington.

Aug 1, 2019

Best of the "SUPER LIGHT" grilling beers.

These beers won't make you feel like you need a nap after dinner, and you can enjoy a night on the deck, or by the fire enjoying a few more

Jun 12, 2019

Fishing for Fossils in Kemmerer, WY

I have caught a lot of fish in my life, but never a 50 million year old fish…until now.

Jun 12, 2019

New Beginnings on the Big Hole River

Last October I planned a fly fishing trip to Montana with a couple of young men that are friends of the family. Drew and Mason both go...

May 8, 2019

Relax at Skamania Lodge

This is a fantastic Lodge located in the Columbia River Gorge

May 7, 2019

Mt Hood Brewing Company

I give Mt Hood Brewing a 5 Bigfoot Rating! The highest BMO ever gives!

Feb 3, 2019

Learning about Wild Lahontan Trout & Wild Horse Amber Ale in Reno.

Hanging out at the Reno Fly Shop!

Dec 15, 2017

Beer, Bass & Bigfoot all in the same day - Only in the Pacific NW!

It was another beautiful Spring Day here in the Pacific NW, and I was reviewing my options for this glorious Sunday. As my wife and I...

Jul 14, 2017

Beaver Creek On The Fly

Beaver Creek Colorado is a beautiful town just east of Vail on I-70. My brother Pat Matthews was scheduled to paint live in front of the...