Fishing is easily one of America’s favorite past times and is attempted by many and mastered by few. Practiced for thousands of years, it is an activity that both thrills and relaxes, and also guides many keen travelers on their destination choices.

Although it’s a popular sport and past time across the entirety of the United States, the team at Jurnii has narrowed it down to the very best spots to give fishing a go.

Our Guide to Fishing in the US is your one-stop-shop to where all those fish are hiding.

Here’s a sneak peek!

Grand Traverse Bay

This stunning little bay of Lake Michigan spans 32 miles in length and boasts several bays within it.

The surrounding countryside if comprised of a thriving wine industry, with rolling green hills and vineyards creating a picturesque background for fishermen.

Fly fishing is particularly popular here.

Crater Lake

Positioned in the beautiful Crater Lake National Park, this idyllic lake is famous for its deep blue color and water clarity.

Although it didn’t have an indigenous population in the first half of the century, several species have now formed self sustaining populations.

Raritan Bay

Located in the southern portion of Lower New York Bay, Raritan Bay is part of the New York Bight and perfect for locals of Ce ntral Jersey and New York City, hoping to cast a line.

Along with an impressive array of fish, anglers can also expect to see the blue crab, fiddler crab, green crab, horseshoe crab and spider crab

Outer Banks

The Outer Banks of North Carolina are home to some of the best angling waters around, making this destination a sporting fisherman’s paradise.

Whether you choose to do a spot of pier, brackish, fly, inshore and offshore charter fishing, you are sure to have a flipping good time.

Colorado River

The mighty Colorado River is without a doubt one of America’s most popular fishing hot spots…and with good reason. Hundreds of fantastic spots can be found along its banks, with the locals sure to point you to some of the best ones.

- Chrissy

Want to discover the rest of America’s best fishing spots. Check out our Guide to US Fishing.

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Cute, cuddly furry things seem to be loved by all and the good news is that the world is full of them.

But with every little creature comes a big one; some scary, some dangerous and some just plain strange. But just how many are there in the US?

Trawl through pages and pages on the Internet and you will struggle to find a comprehensive guide to the wildlife in America.

So, doing what we do best, we at Jurnii have developed a guide to the Wildlife of the US. Including useful information on where the animals can be found, and even rating how dangerous they are.

Here’s a small preview to get you started:

American Alligator

Commonly referred to as a “gator”, the American Alligator has a large rounded body with thick limbs, a massive tail and a broad, killer head. They can reach up to 19-feet in length and any animal living in water or coming to water is potential prey.

Black Bear

It might be America’s smallest and most common species of bear, but if you come across one of these you will still probably shake in your boots. These bears hibernate for 7 months out of the year, resorting to their dens in October and November.

Chipmunk

These small, striped animals are similar in looks to the squirrel and are known for their habits at the beginning of autumn when begin to stockpile goods into their burrows for winter. They were also made famous by the 1958 group, “Alvin and the Chipmunks”.

Star-Nosed Mole

The star-nosed mole is easily identifiable by its eleven pairs of fleshy appendages that rise out of its stout. These are used as a touch organ, with more than 25,000 minute sensory receptors allowing them to feel their way around.

Porcupine

The porcupine is a rodent with a coat of sharp spines that they use to defend themselves against predators. Weighing up to 16kg, these creatures are rounded, large and very slow, and will give you a nasty prick if you come into contact with one.

River Otter

This semi-aquatic mammal is endemic to North America and can be found along many of its waterways and coasts. These creatures can weigh up to 14kg and boast a muscular neck so smaller than the head, and an elongated body that is broadest at the hips.

Striped Skunk

These mammals are best known for their ability to secrete a liquid with a strong, foul odor. The most easily recognized of these is the striped skunk, with its black and white coat easy to identify.

– Chrissy

Want to see more? Check out our Guide to US Wildlife.

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