Country music artist Kenny Chesney crooned in his 2008 song “Boats” that watercraft are vessels of freedom and harbors of healing. Last June, I had the opportunity to learn about boating and its innumerable benefits during a Yamaha Outboards media event. It perfectly coincided with National Fishing and Boating Week. The charming town of St. …
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In Episode 86 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses three important updates. First, being the SCOTUS ruling in favor of the Atlantic Cost Pipeline. Second, the new U.S. Forest Service rule to allow more balanced use on USFS lands. And the third update on the newly-launched Discover Boating and TakeMeFishing campaign ‘Get On Board’ out …
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Up at Townhall today, I profiled Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Virginia, Daniel Gade—a first-time candidate who is poised to secure the party’s nomination in the upcoming June 23rd primary. Here’s an excerpt: Should Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) worry about his seat come November? In 2014, he barely cruised to re-election by under a percentage …
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In Episode 85 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviewed Wyoming First Lady Jennie Gordon about her newly-launched Wyoming Hunter Initiative—a program geared towards ending childhood hunger. A component of her initiative, believe it or not, gives hunters the ability to donate their food through the program’s ‘Food from the Field’ facet. Here’s more about this …
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In my new Townhall VIP column today, I wrote about the problem of remaking Looney Tunes. Here’s an excerpt: Hollywood is clearly running out of new programs for us to consume. Why? There is no shortage of stories to tell on the big screen or through streaming services. In fact, it’s distressing to see the …
The water is open. What are you waiting for? It’s time to go fishing and boating. The sound of water induces relaxation and makes one feel at ease. Studies also show adopting a “blue mind” state of mind through activities like boating and fishing—a theory popularized by marine biologist and bestselling author Dr. Wallace H. Nichols—rests our brains and appeals to our senses …
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In Episode 84 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the history behind Great Outdoors Month and how nature can heal a hurting nation. Plus, a breakdown of the Great American Outdoors Act and some reading of reviews. Great Outdoors Month was launched in 1998. In the 22 years since its inception, the celebration has grown …
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In my Townhall VIP column today, I write about Great Outdoors Month commencing today and how to participate in the celebration. Here’s an excerpt: It’s time to dust off your hiking boots, grab your fishing pole, scout out a campsite, and hit the water. Today marks the official start of Great Outdoors Month. From now …
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Up at Townhall.com today, I dedicate my column to dissecting the problems with Governor Northam’s new mask edict. Here’s an excerpt: Northern Virginia finally entered Phase One of the “Forward Virginia” reopening plan after meeting four key metrics. After delaying our region’s entry originally scheduled for May 15th, residents here in this politically blue haven can now …
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In Episode 83 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses why she’s taking the #ResponsibleRecreation pledge. It’s a challenge started by Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership with backing from National Wild Turkey Federation, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies. Here are the six principles: Plan ahead; purchase licenses …
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