Dogs, Wisdom, and Wanderlust.

Stories about life, the happiness adventure, and why a dog will always be a girl’s best friend.

Person sitting on grass with several white puppies.

“I want to feel the adrenaline of a bear sighting as I hike the Appalachian Trail; talk with strangers as I explore the main streets and back roads of small-town America; learn to play the guitar and write my favorite guy a song that we’ll sing as we sip whiskey in dive bars. Let me struggle to catch my breath as I'm kissed under the Dark Sky in Maine. I want to debate over politics, question God, and never satisfy the incessant hunger to experience more.”

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Losing Lilly.

“You think dogs will not be in heaven? I tell you, they will be there long before any of us.” - Robert Louis Stevenson

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Eye on Orvis - Laura Schaffer.

At Orvis, we have a mantra passed down through three generations of the Perkins family: “If we are to benefit from the use of our natural resources, then we must be willing to act to preserve them.”

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Diane Wantz and the Power of Healing through Fly-Fishing.

This article showcases an Orvis associate who has dedicated her time to Project Healing Waters, an organization devoted to supporting active military service personnel and veterans by offering a comprehensive program centered around fly fishing, fly casting, fly tying, and fly rod building. In 2023 alone, Project Healing Waters made a profound impact, assisting 6,056 participants spanning all service eras, thanks to the tireless efforts of 6,458 devoted volunteers.

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