I cannot think of a better time enjoy the outdoors than during the next few weeks. Everything is greening up and it is just a great time to be outside no matter what your interest.

As the weather warms, many people are heading into the mountains for some camping, hiking or biking. Ramps are at their peak and morel mushrooms are beginning to appear where you can find them. Trout fishing has been excellent with spinners and minnow imitations in the morning while caddis flies and Hendrickson mayflies are emerging in the afternoon bringing trout to the surface for the fly anglers. Bass are starting to move into the shallows for their pre-spawn rituals in the impoundments.

With dogwood, apple and other trees in bloom along with spring wildflowers, the mountains are full of color and the hardwoods are beginning to bud and will leaf out soon.