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The Lantern Tavern Announces No New Improvements

The Lantern opened its doors back when gasoline cost 32 cents a gallon and shiny ‘66 Mustangs cruised Chicago Avenue. Every day since, their philosophy of good, simple food and enjoyable times has not wavered.

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Field Notes

Filson Adventure Comic

Filson Adventures, an original comic series based in Alaska circa 1933.

28 Min

Profiles

Mike Blais of Auburn Stove Foundry Company

Some of Mike Blais’ earliest memories are from the inside of his grandfather’s foundry in Maine. He spent his youth shadowing the older man, learning to mix sand and clay, ram patterns, heat metal, and pour it, creating something from nothing in a series of precise steps. He cast his first piece on his own, under his grandfather’s watchful eye, before he reached the age of ten: a grate for a small coal stove.

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Signature Materials

Upland Essentials

What gear does an upland hunter need? That question covers an enormous variety of habitat, weather, birds, and preferences. While gear requirements vary for hunting quail in Texas, grouse in New England, chukar on the Snake River, or pheasant in the Dakotas, the following items go with me on all of my hunts, regardless of where or when.

7 Min

Profiles

Maine Guides

Maine Guides are an institution just as iconic in the Northeast as lobster fishermen. They’re stitched into Maine’s landscape—a mythical place of famous coastline and rivers, as well as vast swaths of undeveloped woods (a rarity in the crowded East) that teem with wildlife.

5 Min

fire crew readying to go to the front line

How-To's

How to Become a Wildland Firefighter

Interested in becoming a Protector of the Forest? Learn when and where to apply.

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man in black coat smiling while driving with friend

Profiles

Banking on Bailey: Introducing the Filson x Merrell Sandall

Head an hour north of Boise, and you’ll find a stretch of the Payette river that contains some of the world’s most notorious class five rapids. Not many people dare to try their hand at kayaking this part of the river, but there are a few who dedicate their lives to running it daily.

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sandy landscape with green plant life and clouds

Profiles

What is White Sands?

Great white dunes march across the New Mexico desert. From the tallest dune, some 60 ft tall, it’s hard to fathom the world around you. Climb skyward, and your eyes would meet a sea of white; 275 square miles to be precise – where corduroy ribs of pure gypsum rise and fall like an ocean

drawing of coiled rattlesnake with head and tail highlighted

How-To's

Snakebite Prevention and First Aid

While snakebites are a relatively rare occurrence, knowing how to prevent or treat one is a potentially lifesaving skill. This is especially true for those of us who spend a lot of our time outdoors, whether for work or recreation. The more you know, the better you can prepare if something should ever happen to

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bbq sauce smothered ribs salt and pepper and plate of hash

Food & Recipes

Filson Food: Texas Style Bourbon BBQ Sauce

This sticky, spicy, bourbon-infused sauce is designed to add zing to a barbeque brisket or slow-cooked meat dish – works great on ribs, chicken, salmon, or pork.

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old farmer with tan flat billed hat in grassland on farm vehicle and mountain backdrop

Field Notes

Ranchlands: Six Generations of Stewardship

Conservation isn’t abstract and ranching doesn’t reward those who disconnect themselves from nature. I learned these truths from Duke Phillips, or Big Duke, to his friends. For Big Duke and his family, ranching is a way of life.

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man shaping horseshoe outside in mobile shop

Field Notes

The Balance of Trust

Farriers spend years mastering the ancient craft of horseshoeing. It requires many hours of standing next to a hot forge, swinging a hammer, bending in uncomfortable positions, all within striking distance of a horse’s kick. “Ferrarius” is Latin for “of iron” or “blacksmith,” and farriering, in addition to skilled manipulation of hot metal, requires a

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man prepping meal of veggies, corn, herbs, and meat at prep table

Food & Recipes

Filson Food: Fire Pit Dinner

Should you find yourself at camp strapped for ingredients and time, here’s a simple recipe that delivers a hearty meal for the whole crew. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Total: 45 minutes | Servings: 4 Equipment: Aluminum foil Metal tongs Work gloves or oven mitt Campfire grate Shovel Ingredients: Olive or vegetable oil 16-oz ground

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man standing in dirt road near classic cars on grass and woods

Profiles

Broken Down and Saved by Saints

Photographer Joe Haeberle travels the west in a rambling fashion, documenting small town Americana. A few summers ago, he found himself broken down in rural Montana and in need of a hand; what he found was new friends. “uh, shit.” I murmured to myself. I put the truck in first gear and tried to get

5 Min

Field Notes

History of the de Havilland Beaver

This work-horse of an aircraft has earned a reputation as one of the most capable bush planes ever built, and it was easy to see why as we flew out over the ocean and through island valleys in the remote stretches of the Kodiak archipelago. Willy’s grin crept out from behind his distinctively Alaskan mustache

4 Min

Food & Recipes

Filson Food: Wood Shop BBQ – Seattle’s Source for Craft BBQ

Good BBQ in Seattle is not an oxymoron and the guys at Wood Shop are here to prove it. We sat down with owners James Barrington (Seattle native) and Matt Davis (Kansas roots) to swap stories and inspiration.

woman in black filson jacket sits in pilot seat of small aircraft touching switches

Profiles

In Print: Alaska Aviation with Sarah Russell

For Sarah Russell, Alaska has been the answer at the end of a long search for freedom. We spent time with Sarah last summer as part of our Above Alaska trip where she let us into her world and shared a bit of her story with us. Where did you grow up? I’m a military

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How-To's

How to Rent a Forest Service Cabin

If you’re looking for a vacation rental that is slightly more adventurous than usual, it’s worth looking into renting one of the USFS fire lookout towers or backcountry cabins. Learn how.

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Profiles

Above Alaska: Bush Pilots of the Last Frontier

Covering 663,268 square miles, Alaska is larger than Texas, California, and Montana, combined. With only 20% of that land mass accessible by road, aviation is not a luxury in Alaska. It is a necessity. Watch Now

Profiles

In Print: Branson Wallace

Last summer while in Kodiak, AK we went crabbing with Branson Wallace and his buddy Aaron Thompson. We recently reconnected with Branson to ask him about life on Kodiak, his duties in the USCG, and how both of those things have shaped his life and effected his journey to becoming an outdoorsman. Tell me about

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whid isle inn nestled among old growth firs on shore of whidby island

Field Notes

Captain Whidbey Inn

The Captain Whidbey was built in 1907 from logs and stone found on site by Chris Fisher and his son Edward. In the years since, it has served as a private residence, a boarding house, post office, girl’s school, and a general store. It has recently been restored and is now open to the public as an inn that features a Filson cabin.

person in snowy yard lowering elk skull with antlers into steaming pot

How-To's

How to Make a European Mount

If you’re fortunate enough to harvest an antlered animal for the freezer this fall, a European mount is a tasteful way to display the antlers in your home or garage. Taxidermists often charge a couple hundred bucks for the service, but it’s a great DIY project. Everyone seems to have a different way to do

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building a tarp shelter among dead grasses and logs near river

How-To's

How to Build a Tarp Shelter

With a simple tarp and a few lengths of 550 cord, you can make a quick shelter to ride out a storm should the weather turn bad on your next trip into the woods. Alaskan sheep guide Casey Barton shows us how. Step 1: Select your site and gather a few sticks. You will want four

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man standing in trough of trackhoe cuts branches off tree

Profiles

Mother’s Day in the Mountains with Terry Myers

Terry Myers is perhaps one of the more adventurous women we’ve ever met, seen here trimming the spring shoots on her favorite apricot tree from the bucket of a front end loader. We went to her home, a pristine mountain ranch in the Idaho hills to hear the story of her favorite Mother’s Day. Once

American Bison standing in rolling hills

Field Notes

The Need for Wild Places

Founded in 2004, BHA is a nonpartisan group of sportsmen and -women who “seek to ensure North America’s outdoor heritage of hunting and fishing in a natural setting, through education and work on behalf of wild public lands and waters.”

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veggies on cutting board and greens in bowl laid out and prepped

Food & Recipes

Filson Food: Cast Iron Breakfast Scramble

Should you find yourself in a chilly cabin with a wood stove and a few cast iron skillets, nothing beats a steak scramble for breakfast. Follow this recipe to make a hearty meal on your next cabin trip. Ingredients: 1 lb. steak, sliced into strips 8 eggs, whisked 2 cups spinach 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

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Field Notes

History of the Field Watch

Nearly every casual wrist watch has evolved from the classic military field watch. The history of these watches began with WWI pocket watches. During WWI, many countries issued their officers pocket watches, but many of them complained about the inconvenience of having to operate the watch with two hands during combat. This led to officers innovating a way to strap their pocket watches onto their wrists.

3 Min

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How-To's

3 tips for Backcountry Preparedness with Coalcracker Bushcraft

Outdoor recreation provides an opportunity for people to learn and explore. It allows people to spend time with family and friends, view wildlife, and experience nature. These experiences however, could potentially become life-threatening. Be prepared by utilizing the following steps to prevent any mishaps. Preplan. Preplanning is the key to a safe and memorable outing.

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hiking along the river with fishing gear

How-To's

What to Pack for a Backpack Fly Fishing Trip

Backpacking is a great way to re-familiarize yourself with the often-elusive feeling of spare time. With a little extra planning, you can turn a backpacking trip into a fly-fishing trip. We asked Sage Elite Pro and backcountry fishing expert Seth Blackamore about what he packs for a minimalist backcountry fishing kit.

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Wind River bends through canyon with sheer white rocks

Field Notes

What Is The Land and Water Conservation Fund

For more than 50 years, LWCF has been called America’s most important tool in conservation. But all that was subject to change last September when authorization for the fund faced the legislative chopping block

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The Lantern Tavern Announces No New Improvements

Filson Adventure Comic

Mike Blais of Auburn Stove Foundry Company

Upland Essentials

Maine Guides

How to Become a Wildland Firefighter

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Banking on Bailey: Introducing the Filson x Merrell Sandall

What is White Sands?

Snakebite Prevention and First Aid

Filson Food: Texas Style Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Ranchlands: Six Generations of Stewardship

The Balance of Trust

Filson Food: Fire Pit Dinner

Broken Down and Saved by Saints

History of the de Havilland Beaver

Filson Food: Wood Shop BBQ – Seattle’s Source for Craft BBQ

In Print: Alaska Aviation with Sarah Russell

How to Rent a Forest Service Cabin

Above Alaska: Bush Pilots of the Last Frontier

In Print: Branson Wallace

Captain Whidbey Inn

How to Make a European Mount

How to Build a Tarp Shelter

Mother’s Day in the Mountains with Terry Myers

The Need for Wild Places

Filson Food: Cast Iron Breakfast Scramble

History of the Field Watch

3 tips for Backcountry Preparedness with Coalcracker Bushcraft

What to Pack for a Backpack Fly Fishing Trip

What Is The Land and Water Conservation Fund