And Then the Fish Were Gone
I thought I would try the same spot for the 3rd of three days in a row. I normally don't do this, but I wanted to see if the fish…
The Tribune Needs an Outdoor Writer
I fish, hunt, wander, hike, camp, canoe, kayak, bird watch lately and pay attention to conservation issues that impact all of these activities. I don't travel much to take part…
Aurora Paddlesports Festival,
June 11 and 12 in Aurora, Illinois
If you've been thinking of buying a kayak or canoe, you may want to hold off one more week. This coming weekend, June 11th and 12th, is the Aurora Paddlesports…
Guiding, Fishing, Working,
Ascent into Heaven and a Walk
These things will keep you busy when you spread them out over the course of a few days. I should get in the habit of carrying a note pad or…
Geneva Kayak Center Open for Business
I thought I would put up a few pictures I took of the Grand Opening Event on Saturday. I have to verify if this is going to be called the…
Kayak Center Grand Opening Update
Got an email with some minor changes and a weekend schedule of events. Join us this weekend (April 1-3) for our Grand Re-Opening, Friday through Sunday, at the new location…
Yorkville Whitewater Park Update
The Geneva Kayak Center is opening shop in Yorkville with the announcement of their soon to open Yorkville Outdoor Center. I was initially somewhat skeptical about the success of this…
Fox River Kayak Chute
Monday morning I had a few errands to run and one of them included sitting. The parking lot that overlooks the Yorkville dam was empty. Snowplows had yet to make…