Articles filed under Outdoors
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Pedaling uphill: Ingenuity, adaptability have made the difference for suburban bike shops since the pandemicJun 16, 2024 5:44 am - The inventory and service demands that accompanied the pandemic’s sudden surge of interest in cycling sent suburban bike shops pedaling uphill on an already 4-year-long journey that hasn’t yet seen a downhill coast to 2019 market norms.
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A few tips if you’re using artificial lures when fishingMay 30, 2024 6:00 am - I’ve been writing about live bait as of late, but that doesn’t mean it is not the time for artificial lures.
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Schaumburg to hold 6th annual Business Bike Classic in JuneMay 29, 2024 12:58 pm - Schaumburg’s 6th annual Business Bike Classic will take place in June as part of the village’s celebration of Bike Month.
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Bartlett Police to host free annual Family Fishing Derby June 1May 24, 2024 4:05 pm - The Bartlett Police Department is hosting its free annual Family Fishing Derby from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at Beaver Pond, with parking available on Braintree Lan...
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See that you wear polarized sunglasses while fishingMay 23, 2024 6:00 am - Polarized sunglasses are the best protection you can use to protect your eyes from the harmful rays of the sun, but they also help you see into the water while fishing.
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Record-breaking runs highlight 67th Des Plaines River raceMay 19, 2024 5:48 pm - Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer for many, but if you’re a paddler, you could make a case for the annual Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon inst...
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Fahrrad Tour von Schaumburg June 2 starts village’s celebration of Bike MonthMay 17, 2024 9:46 pm - The village of Schaumburg encourages the public to celebrate Bike Month, which is being recognized by the village in June. A variety of fun activities will be offered, in...
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No respect? That’s the carp for youMay 16, 2024 6:00 am - You set the hook and begin to reel. Whatever is on the other end of your line must be a monster, because it is fighting so hard. You win the battle and bring the fish to...
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Worms, minnows just a couple of the live baits that can be effectiveMay 09, 2024 6:00 am - Back to our discussion of live bait. We talked about worms and minnows, but there are other live baits that can be effective. I’ve not seen mud puppies for sale in any ba...
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Enjoy guided kayak paddles on the Fox RiverMay 08, 2024 4:12 pm - Tour our local waterways by kayak with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County! The kayaking series begins with a lake-based, basic paddling skills class, followed by...