Something that I enjoy listening for on a cold winter morning is the cheery song of a robin perched high atop a roof, a tree, or anything else that’s tall. I once read that male robins sing in the morning if they have enough energy left over from keeping warm through the night. I know […]

It is amazing what a few days of warm water can do for fishing success. By Sunday afternoon, Miami Whitewater Forest had a surface temperature of 50 degrees, and it seemed to agree with the fish. DJ Huegel and Frank Yates continued their domination of the Panfish Cup Series by winning with 23.14 lbs of […]

Beginner and experienced anglers from across the tri-state can test their skills at the first tournament of the 2013 Bass Series on Sunday, May 19, 2013, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at Winton Woods. Competitors can fish solo or bring a buddy for a two-person team. Entry fees are $60 per team and includes boat rental. Advanced […]

Two all-weather surface areas are being tested at Otto Armleder Memorial Dog Park for use at the future Simmonds Family Dog Park in Miami Whitewater Forest, set to open spring 2014. Those who visit the Armleder Dog Park are invited to test out the surfaces with their dogs and provide the Park District with their […]

“If I had the influence with the good fairy, who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children, I should ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life.” ~Rachel Carson Are fairies real? I’ll let you decide, but […]

The trout were stocked at Lake Isabella on March 1 and a nice crowd of fisherman quickly found the right bait to catch them on. Snow flurries were flying that Friday afternoon, but the fish didn’t seem to mind. Anglers caught them on live minnows and Little Cleo spoons. Another 400 pounds of rainbow trout […]

This past fall and winter season of 2012 marked a record year for honeysuckle removal. A mild winter of 2011 meant an odd season for the 2012 honeysuckle crew. Everything from birds to plants seemed to be migrating and blooming a little earlier than usual. This meant a jump start for the honeysuckle crews. From […]

Winter provides us with amazing scenery, gentle snowflakes, ice kissed trees and a good reason for hot chocolate. It can also spell disaster if the beauty is not balanced with safety. As the temperatures drop, follow a few basic safety tips to stay safe in the colder temperatures: Keep your cell phone charged and with […]