Casting around for a getaway?
Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Tabernash hosts a fly-fishing clinic Aug. 22-23. Learn everything from entomology to casting, including history, equipment, fly-tying, “stalking the quarry” and identifying trout species. The 52-room lodge and Ranch Creek Spa offers massage, facials, body wraps, dog-friendly cabins, horseback riding, rafting, hiking and swimming. Fly-fishing packages are $650 per person, which includes instruction, lodging, equipment, breakfasts and lunches. Drop-in is $200 per person (no lodging or breakfasts). 800-933-4339 or 970-726-5632;
Wear your recyclables
Be Present, a Colorado yoga clothing company, is using a fabric made of melted plastic bottles spun with organic cotton in its Renew Tees. Each shirt diverts three to five plastic bottles from a landfill. V-neck tees for women ($35) and long-sleeve, crew-neck tops for men ($40) are available now, with more styles to come in the fall. Designs include the tree of life, a lotus flower and a Buddha. bepresent.com
10 snacks that won’t break the calorie bank
Many “snacks” — an energy bar, part of a bag of chips, or a side order at a fast-food restaurant — can actually have 400 or more calories. A true snack, says Melanie Douglass, a registered dietitian and personal trainer based in Salt Lake City, is about 150 to 200 calories. Some of her suggestions:
1. A cup of high-fiber cereal (like Kashi Heart to Heart) and a small handful of pumpkin seeds.
2. One ounce of nuts, which is about 24 almonds or 15 walnuts. Nuts are nutrient-packed but calorie-dense, so limit consumption to one or two handfuls a day.
3. One cup of bran flakes with half a cup of chocolate milk.
4. One handful of red grapes. Freeze them for five minutes to make them sweet and crisp.
5. Skinny Cow brand ice cream treat.
6. Whole-wheat toast — be sure it’s 100 percent whole-wheat — with a bit of peanut butter.
7. One stick of string cheese with a piece of fruit.
8. One whole-wheat tortilla with a few spoonfuls of canned black beans.
9. One serving of Greek-style yogurt with a handful of berries.
10. Any fruit or vegetable. For more protein, also eat a serving of nuts, sliced turkey, or a low-fat yogurt with less than 20 grams of sugar per 8-ounce serving.
U.S. News and World Report
