Articles filed under Outdoors
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Justices urge lawmakers to allow more public access to riversJul 01, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the public has no right to boat, fish or swim in small rivers that flow across private property, but two justices...
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Some top suburban forest preserves to fish this summerJun 17, 2022 1:00 am - The suburban area is unique in its fishability. Unlike a lot of other locales throughout the Midwest, the greater Chicago area is relatively lacking in larger lakes that...
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South Elgin's annual Tuna Kahuna Fishing Contest coming next SaturdayJun 12, 2022 1:00 am - The South Elgin Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual Tuna Kahuna Fishing Contest on Saturday, June 18. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Blackhawk...
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Lombard Park District's annual fishing derby returns June 11Jun 02, 2022 11:00 pm - The Lombard Park District is hosting its annual fishing derby for all ages on Saturday, June 11, at Four Seasons Park, off Finley Road and 16th Street. The derby will b...
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Participants in the Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon share photosMay 26, 2022 6:00 am - Participants in the 65th annual Des Plaines River Canoe and Kayak Marathon took plenty of photos - and they shared them with the Daily Herald. Dozens of canoeists and ka...
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Many happy returns for paddlers in 65th edition of Des Plaines River canoe marathonMay 22, 2022 1:00 am - The sunny skies, calm winds and cool temperatures Sunday would be cause for celebration all on their own Sunday morning for competitors in the 65th annual Des Plaines Ri...
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Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race returns along the Fox River June 5May 11, 2022 11:00 pm - The Mid-American Canoe & Kayak Race returns Sunday, June 5. Join paddlers of all ages and abilities in returning to an early summer tradition that dates back to the 1960...
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Bartlett police hosting fishing derby May 14May 09, 2022 1:00 am - Bartlett police will be hosting their free annual Family Fishing Derby from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Beaver Pond. Everyone is invited to participate in this fr...
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How to stay safe during tick season, according to state and suburban forest preserve expertsApr 29, 2022 1:00 am - Tick season has already started in Illinois, despite this year's cooler spring weather. And with May being National Lyme disease Awareness Month, state and Chicago-area ...
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Breaking down a new fishing rod purchaseApr 20, 2022 1:00 am - If you're in the market for a new fishing rod, odds are you are overwhelmed. In today's marketplace, options are endless, and details and explanations regarding said opt...