Articles filed under Outdoors
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West suburban mayors invite residents to walking challengeSep 11, 2020 1:00 am - Hanover Park Mayor Rodney Craig and his counterparts in Bartlett, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights and West Chicago are asking their residents to join the "Move with the May...
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Pandemic inspires suburbanites to discover benefits of horseback ridingSep 01, 2020 6:00 am - June Pedersen usually sees two or three new riders a month seeking beginner lessons at Castle Ridge Keep Horse Facility for an activity whose popularity has faded in rec...
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Lake County Forest Preserves offer virtual fishing programAug 11, 2020 1:00 am - A live virtual fishing program will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. Participants will learn the b...
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Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Chi-Yak Adventures offer youth kayak fishing programsJul 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Learn the skills involved in fishing from a watercraft and pick up a few pointers for improving your angling skills during Youth Kayak Fishing programs. Get out on local...
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Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Chi-Yak Adventures offer youth kayak fishing programsJul 01, 2020 11:00 pm - Learn the skills involved in fishing from a watercraft and pick up a few pointers for improving your angling skills, during Youth Kayak Fishing programs. Get out on loca...
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Cook County campsites, dog parks among amenities reopeningJun 04, 2020 1:00 am - The Forest Preserves of Cook County on Thursday announced the reopening of more amenities, such as camp sites and off-leash dog areas, in conjunction with the move to Ph...
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McHenry County Conservation District hosts fishing webinar May 27May 20, 2020 11:00 pm - Have you ever wanted to fish district waters but don't know where to start? Or are you an experienced angler who wants to learn more about fish habitat and behavior? Jo...
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Lake County nature educator, birding expert is taking his lessons viralMay 08, 2020 6:00 am - Lake County nature educator, birding expert is taking his lessons viral
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Route 45 underpass will connect Raven Glen, Ethel's WoodsMay 08, 2020 1:00 am - A $4.9 million tunnel beneath Route 45 to connect the Raven Glen and Ethel's Woods forest preserves in the Antioch area is on track to be built this fall. The 145-foot-l...
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Officials at reopened state parks say visitors respected social distancingMay 04, 2020 1:00 am - Many suburbanites shook off cabin fever at reopened Illinois state parks over the weekend. Select state parks closed by the pandemic reopened Friday for hiking, biking, ...