Articles filed under Outdoors
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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...
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Evan Gregor: Red craw is red hot during spring biteApr 07, 2022 1:00 am - For a very long time, I rejected the notion that red crawfish-imitating lures would ever have a chance of catching fish. After all, of all the times I had caught crawfis...
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Ned Rig is a must for freshwater anglersMar 23, 2022 1:00 am - As you begin to fill up your tackle box for the open-water season, the rig that has taken fishing by storm should be at the top of your shopping list. Of course, I am ta...
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The river is the place to be for spring fishingMar 08, 2022 12:00 am - For those that are chomping at the bit to get back to open-water fishing, may I suggest rolling down to your local river? As a self-described river rat, I tend to freque...