What Does it Mean to be Rich?
In ecology jargon, “species richness” is a term we use to describe a habitat that teems with many plant and animal species. While biking the Shaker Trace Trail at Miami Whitewater Forest with my family…
Ending the Summer on the Right Hook
On Sunday, September 21, Jake Durbin, from Hamilton, Ohio, didn’t let a broken arm slow him down in landing the big one. Jake, at only 13 years old, wrestled in a 30-pound blue catfish with…
Lake Isabella Stocked with Fall Bait & Tackle
It’s time to get back out on the lake. Lake Isabella is only stocking channel catfish a few more times during the 2014 season: Fridays, September 19 and 26. Next weekend (September 19–20), the boathouse…
Nature Trails & Family Ties
I have worked for Great Parks over 17 years now. While I have enjoyed my time at each park, it is actually the walking and hiking trails that have provided me with special memories. I…
A Lot on the Line at Final Bass Series Tournament
September 7 marked the last Bass Series tournament of the year. Anglers not only fished for bragging rights, they also fished to crown the angler of the year and (for the top 20 places in…
2014 Fishing Tournament Standings
Bass Series Bass Series Standings – FINAL Sharon Woods Bass League Bass League Standings – FINAL Panfish Cup Panfish Cup Standings – FINAL
Managing a Space for All Species: Monarchs in Great Parks
Over the past few years, the Great Parks Stewardship department has been aware of declining monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) sightings. The department has since taken steps to help promote and protect their habitat. In the…
Test Your Bass Fishing Skills
There were 98 children who tried their luck on Labor Day at the Lake Isabella Holiday Kids’ Tournament. Lindan Hartford reeled in the prize catch of the day, a beautiful 2.57-pound largemouth bass! Traditionally,…