
Why so dismal & disheartening, you ask?
For the last 11+ years, Candus Thomson has been running that show...and doing an amazing job of it. She has brought enlightenment, enthusiasm, wit, wisdom, and awareness to all of us in Maryland regarding all that is the Outdoors. (See also Sad But True ~ The Baltimore Sun Ousts Outdoors Girl and Outdoor Section Be Gone). Gone will be tips, tidbits, and late breaking news detailing the Chesapeake Bay. Gone will be all of her insight and adventure-news for the hikers, bikers, kayakers, anglers, hunters, campers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Oh, supposedly the Sun will still have a once-a-week blurb, and even an outdoor activities calendar. But news feeds and random commentary from "Mr. Joe Sporadic Writer" will do nothing to speak for the Bay and its needs (not to mention the longevity of knowledge) like Candus Thomson could.
Brilliant move, Baltimore Sun!
[Interestingly, for the bulk of the day, the Sun's server was down, eliminating the ability for many to make a comment on the article. Curious, especially when several people from the "Save the Outdoor Sun" Facebook page commented that they tried SUCCESSFULLY to post on several other Sun articles, but hmmm...weren't able to on this one! Curious indeed.]
Candy, I send you my best and have learned so much from you. Thank you for all your years of sharing your outdoor expertise. I've seen kids eyes light up when you share your stories. As a teacher and environmental educator at a Maryland "Green" School, I think the Baltimore Sun is making a grave error with their decision to move you from this post you've held so high. I think their priorities are off-kilter in a state that values the outdoors. My hope is that the "powers that be" will wake up, and bring you back to us in this capacity that you do so well. Godspeed!Heavy sigh...it's all still bumming me out.

Images from: header = http://www.baltimoresun.com; Picture of Candus Thomson Outdoors Girl header from http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/sports/outdoors/blog/; Snoopy from http://www.arghink.com/2010/03/26/dark-and-stormy-was-the-night-the-bulwer-lytton-writing-contest/, picture of Candus Thomson from her Sun article: http://discussions.baltimoresun.com/20/balnews/bal-candus-thomson-farewell-column-0814/10 , Lorax picture from http://thebattricycle.tumblr.com
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