“Illinois’ CPOs play a unique role for state’s residents, wildlife and public lands."
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Ticks carry Lyme and other debilitating and somet…
Crappie anglers from across the country will compete for a $10,000 payout.
Decatur was named a 2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation.Â
Proceeds for the ride will benefit the Friends of Lake Shelbyville to provide education, and recreational and environmental improvements at La…
The Coles County Extension Service Master Naturalist program's "Field Day of Learning" on Saturday covered butterflies, turtles and spring wil…
Terry Smith with the Master Naturalist program talks about the "Field Day of Learning" event the program conducted on Saturday to teach people…
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Laid off from her job as a dialysis tech during the pandemic, Mexicali resident Beatriz Ojeda felt like she could not take another day alone i…
Emily Ford says yes to things.
Wisconsin's image took a hit recently when 216 wolves were killed during a three-day Badger State hunt — a toll that was 82% over the hunt's quota.
As the weather across the country warms up, outdoor activities will become more attractive to people looking to find ways to get moving.
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Fishing was one of the few sports where participation seemed to pick up when everything else went on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Camping, like so many activities outdoors during the stress of the pandemic, has new followers. Don't let winter cool the enthusiasm.
Snowshoeing can be a relaxing romp in the woods or a serious workout. You may have to widen your stride to avoid stepping on your own snowshoe…
Snowshoeing can be a relaxing romp in the woods or a serious workout. You may have to widen your stride to avoid stepping on your own snowshoe…
Mountain biker Danny MacAskill is used to traveling the world to find new sources of adrenaline rushes.
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As the mercury rose late morning last Wednesday on an unseasonably mild December day, so, too, did the traffic on Mark Sather Trail, a popular…
A grandson of Forrest Fenn has confirmed that a medical school student from Michigan found an over $1 million treasure chest that the retired …
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