by Doug Sjoquist | Jun 19, 2026 | Trail Notes Stories
Opening day of trout season — May 6, 1972, Gratiot, Wisconsin My cousin Dan was not only the oldest of us boys, he was by far the strongest — stronger than any two of us. That strength played itself out in our early teens for good and bad — and on opening day of trout...
by Doug Sjoquist | Jun 5, 2026 | Trail Notes Stories
Sunday afternoon, June 11, 1978 — Grand Canyon National Park We were making our way down the Bright Angel trail, heading to Indian Garden Campground before we lost the afternoon light. No gear besides small woven rugs wrapping snacks and makeshift water bottles —...