Articles filed under Outdoors
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Sarley: Another time I found myself in trouble on a big lakeSep 03, 2025 11:33 am - Daily Herald Outdoors columnist Steve Sarley tells another tale of trouble while fishing on a big lake.
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Sarley: Why I consider fisherman Spence Petros the toughest man in sportsAug 27, 2025 10:00 am - Hall of Fame angler Spence Petros is as tough as anyone I have ever met. The first time I musky fished with Petros, after 14 hours of casting giant lures without a break I felt like I was going to die. I realized the tremendous shape he was in.
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Sarley: A bowhunting book that every non-hunter should readAug 20, 2025 10:00 am - Mike Mitten and “The Enchantment of Bowhunting,” is all about the hunt and what it means to true hunters. Mitten takes you to dream locations while he chases dream animals. He never loses sight of the spirituality in what he does. His feelings and emotions for what he lives, fills each and every page.
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Draft master plan released for Diamond Lake recreation center, beach and boat launchAug 19, 2025 6:48 am - Another measure of community input is being sought as a vision for Mundelein Park & Recreation District’s Diamond Lake recreation center beach and boat launch comes into focus.
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Sarley: Mea culpa, I have no defense for my actions on Lake SuperiorAug 13, 2025 6:42 pm - I was shaken when I read the following e-mail that I recently received. It hit me so hard that I read it over and over again.
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Sarley: How we survived microbursts on Lake SuperiorAug 06, 2025 3:29 pm - We watched the skies to the east of us as a storm seemed to be materializing quickly. Darned weather forecasters, lying to me again. This storm was a surprise, to be sure.
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How marina purchase will help keep the Chain O’ Lakes flowingAug 03, 2025 2:38 pm - The Chain O' Lakes is well known as a tourism magnet and economic engine for Lake County but keeping the good times flowing requires some help.
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Hanover Park to add regulations on use of electric bikes, scootersAug 01, 2025 5:12 pm - Hanover Park officials on Thursday expect to add the village to a growing number of suburbs stepping up their regulation of electric bikes and scooters.
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A true trophy: Catching a Lake Superior ‘laker’ for dadJul 30, 2025 2:45 pm - Steve Sarley: Spending a stormy day on Lake Superior netted quite a trophy for a friend.
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Sarley: The pleasures of a visit to the Upper Peninsula and fishing Lake SuperiorJul 23, 2025 10:20 am - Every year I take a trip with my family to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It is one of the most perfect places I have ever been to in my life.