Articles filed under Outdoors
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Fish with first responders June 19 in LakemoorJun 13, 2021 1:00 am - "Fishing With First Responders" will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at Morrison Park on Lily Lake, 231 Rand Road in Lakemoor. The community event is sp...
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Looking for a challenge? Zip, swing, paddle and climb at these suburban adventure parksJun 04, 2021 6:00 am - After a year of being cooped up in the house, a lot us could use an adventure this summer. And adventure is just a short to medium (OK, maybe longish) drive away. But h...
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Drought proving tricky for local anglersJun 01, 2021 1:00 am - Dealing with wild weather is nothing new for local anglers. However, there is a nontypical weather pattern going on in northern Illinois right now that is making issues ...
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6 suburban water parks ready to plunge into the summer seasonMay 26, 2021 11:00 pm - Many suburban water parks have been planning to get back to the business of creating fun summer memories after being largely shut down during 2020. The following are amo...
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Be mindful of protocol when fishing during bass spawnMay 18, 2021 1:00 am - The bass spawn is finally on, and with it comes a lot of debate among anglers. One of the more popular times to fish during the year, the spawn is a great chance to find...
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A Millennium Park for suburbs? Schaumburg could build urban-style park at ex-Motorola siteMay 11, 2021 5:00 am - Schaumburg trustees Tuesday will consider approving a $1.1 million bid for construction of the first phase of a 12-acre, urban-style park ultimately envisioned as a sort...
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Look for crappie as spring progressesMay 04, 2021 1:00 am - Don't just head for the exits when the bass bite slows down this spring. Instead, downsize your gear, change your plan of action and go catch some crappie. Of all the pa...
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Unplug and recharge with 'Beginner's Backpacking Adventure' this summerMay 03, 2021 11:00 pm - New to backpacking, or getting back into it? Here's your chance to try a local weekend trip with professional guides! Created especially for novice backpackers with limi...
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Why the lowly carp is becoming a more popular fish for some anglersApr 20, 2021 1:00 am - Believe it or not, there is a shift happening in the fishing world, one that's worth taking notice - carp fishing is gaining in popularity. The story of the seemingly lo...
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Blackwell Family Campground opens for season May 7Apr 14, 2021 11:00 pm - Take a minivacation right here in DuPage County by spending a night under the stars at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's family campground at Blackwell For...