OUTBLOGGING -- I'm back from a week "in the field" and catching up on a ton of outdoor news and happenings. Clearly the outdoor world has not stopped in my absence.

Although I've been trickling in new info daily, I'll pass on more news and fun as I dig out from 900 e-mails and catch up on phone calls.

How was the field research you ask?  Wonderful if you enjoy -- as I do -- sea kayaking and camping among cacti, scorpions, whitecaps, whale breath and warm margaritas.