Free National Park Entry Days for 2018
National parks are a great resource for the ordinary outdoorsman. Public lands provide us with so many recreational, educational, and…
Trout Slam Highlights Nebraska Trout Fishing
At Ordinary Outdoorsman, we are all about encouraging the everyday person to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Fortunately, we…
Unique Christmas Gift Ideas for Outdoorsmen
I know what you are thinking…Christmas is great, but it can be so hard to know what to get for…
3 Flashlights Every Outdoorsman Needs
How many times did I hold my mini Maglite in my mouth in order to work on something with both hands before I bought a headlamp? More than I care…Continue Reading →
Is It Safe To Eat Fish You Catch?
In the middle of summer the smaller midwestern lakes are almost like pea soup. With water temps at their peak,…
How to Strip Your Fishing Reel with Your Drill
As I was getting ready for spring fishing, I proceeded to do what I normally do…replace the line on my…
luminAID PackLite Max USB Solar Inflatable Lantern Review
I generally hate lanterns. They can be so fussy. You have to have the right fuel, extra mantles, and you…
10 Tips for Visiting Glacier National Park
It’s called the “crown jewel of the continent” for a reason. Glacier National Park in Montana is one the most beautiful wild places in America. Filled with snowy peaks, glaciers,…Continue Reading →
How to Make Hiking Enjoyable – 4 Tips
My wife and I are Colorado natives and enjoy hiking in the Rockies as often as we can. So after…
I Think I Caught the World’s Smallest Fish
A couple Friday nights ago I took a couple of my kids out to the lake to do a little…