Bald Eagles in Yorkville Again
In the 1960's I had already assumed I would never see a bald eagle in the wild. I assumed that if I ever made it to my mid 50's, they…
A Walk in the Neighborhood
Living on the edge of town, on the edge of civilization by Chicago standards, I usually hop in the car and drive for 10 or so minutes to the west…
What? What’d I do Wrong?
A few times a week I take a walk. I live a little over a half mile from the Yorkville dam and it's a nice hike there and back. Actually…
Footbridge Over Marge Cline Whitewater Course in Yorkville Finally Installed
Back in December 2011, the footbridge that was slated to go over the Marge Cline Whitewater Course at the Bicentennial Riverfront Park in Yorkville, was finally put in place. The…
Wild Asparagus, a Bridge, Beer and Leaf Burning
Who are you? Carnac? What does any of that have to do with fishing. Everything is related somehow. Sometimes you just have to wait awhile till they all catch up…
You can Still Fish at the Yorkville Dam, but why Would You?
For almost six years I've been living within walking distance of the Yorkville dam. I think I've fished near the dam, that would be between the dam and the Route…
Too Hot to Wander, Too High to Fish
Within 60 seconds of leaving my house there are nothing but farm fields for as far as you could see. That's one of the reasons I'm reluctant to move away…
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…
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