Resolutions that Come Naturally
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…
The Water is Warming!
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…
Bass Series Kicks Off at Winton Woods!
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…
All-Weather Surfaces Being Tested at Armleder Dog Park
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…
Magic in the Woods
“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…
Cold Weather Doesn't Hurt Fishing
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…
On the Front Line of Stewardship
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…
Winter Safety in the Parks
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,…