Articles filed under Outdoors
-
Fox River Grove ski tournament marks 110 years this weekendJan 21, 2015 10:00 pm - While most suburbanites would welcome this week's warmer temperatures, Fox River Grove residents are praying for snow. The Norge Ski Tournament marks its 110th year this...
-
Arlington Hts. native goes face-to-face with wolvesJan 18, 2015 10:00 pm - Growing up in Arlington Heights, E.J. Horstman always had an interest in animals and the outdoors, and television shows like “Crocodile Hunter” and its star, the late St...
-
Outdoor Sports Show comes to Rosemont WednesdayJan 15, 2015 10:00 pm - The 36th Chicago Outdoor Sports Show Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 21-25, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, will provide the area a break from ca...
-
How fishing marketers try to lure us to buyJan 14, 2015 9:04 am - Marketing. What is it, exactly, and has the word become an overused expression? Perhaps. "The action or business of promoting and selling products or services, includin...
-
Reasons (and places) to love snow, ice and coldJan 13, 2015 10:00 pm - By Jeff Long Local TV news anchors are aghast, reporting on the recent cold snap as if it were a wild freak of nature that's descended upon us without warning. Pardon me...
-
Muskie Expo draws 10,000 to Sears CentreJan 10, 2015 10:00 pm - Muskie fishermen are part of a special club, as muskie is the largest fresh water fish in the world. And that special club is quite large, as about 10,000 muskie fisherm...
-
Moving Picture: Fox River canoeist finds joy in winter paddlingJan 10, 2015 4:30 am - He looks forward to 'ice crystal season'
-
Ice fishing tips for those braving the coldJan 07, 2015 9:05 am - I had prepared my ice fishing gear, paying special attention to my Arctic boots and padded, chemical foot warmers. With three spots previously scoped out for crappies an...
-
Wisconsin DNR to ask Supreme Court to review night deer rulingJan 07, 2015 12:01 am - MADISON, Wis. - Attorneys for the state Department of Natural Resources are planning to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appellate decision ordering a judg...
-
Hoosier National Forest keeps its caves closed to visitorsJan 06, 2015 12:01 am - BEDFORD, Ind. - The Hoosier National Forest is keeping its caves closed to park visitors in an effort to slow the potential spread of fungal disease that's killed millio...