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Treasure Among the Islands, by the late Hunter Grimes III

Treasure Among the Islands, by the late Hunter Grimes III

Editor’s Note:  Our thanks to Martha Grimes wife of the late Hunter Grimes III (1946-2015) Martha found this article, pu...
by: Hunter Grimes
Let’s Make Soup…and Thoughts on Overlooked Food Sources

Let’s Make Soup…and Thoughts on Overlooked Food Sources

When I was a toddler many years ago, there were several thoroughly river rat locals who were known to relish the bounty ...
by: Hunter Grimes
An Essay: I Hate to Burst your Bubble

An Essay: I Hate to Burst your Bubble

I am not really old and wise, yet, but I have been fishing the St Lawrence for all of my 68 years. I am not a fisheries ...
by: Hunter Grimes
The Mystery of Honeymoon Island

The Mystery of Honeymoon Island

Many years of playing and working on The River allowed me to make the acquaintance of several fascinating people. Some w...
by: Hunter Grimes
River Rat Kids, A recollection by Hunter Grimes III

River Rat Kids, A recollection by Hunter Grimes III

These days, there does not seem to be much to distinguish young river rat types. Times have changed and young people hav...
by: Hunter Grimes
An essay which is not all about hunting and guns…

An essay which is not all about hunting and guns…

The Serious Part of Childhood on the River and Elsewhere  …Milestones When we think of our progress down the river...
by: Hunter Grimes
Leaky Boats

Leaky Boats

I then knew, well before anyone else my age, that life’s basic needs were food, clothing, shelter and a boat...
by: Hunter Grimes
Blue Lips and Goose Bumps

Blue Lips and Goose Bumps

You could always tell the river kids who were living the really good life from the ones who were not. It had nothing to do with family fortunes
by: Hunter Grimes