Posted on June 23, 2020
To err is human, and to do so while on an outdoor adventure is also human. Outdoor adventure mistakes can be costly and sometimes even…
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Posted on June 9, 2020
After 49 years of living, I finally enjoyed an Upper Iowa River canoeing adventure. Of all the places I have traveled, probably the area that…
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Posted on June 3, 2020
The word “warble” is defined as to sing or whistle with trills, quavers, or melodic, embellishments. According to the internet dictionary, it does not mean…
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Posted on May 27, 2020
On two trips to my local forest preserve, I was able to see a variety of colorful warblers, other birds, and a few interesting mammals…
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Posted on May 24, 2020
Ever since Illinois went on lockdown in mid March, I have spent the majority of my time in my condo in Albany Park, Chicago. I…
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Posted on April 23, 2020
About a month ago, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources closed the Illinois State Parks in response to the Covid 19 pandemic. The shelter in…
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Posted on March 28, 2020
Covid 19 is sweeping the globe and really taking hold in the United States leaving a wake of closures as authorities try to contain the…
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Posted on March 18, 2020
Red River Gorge in eastern Kentucky is a beautiful forested area with amazing rocky bluffs, cliffs, and natural bridges. Being close to the Great Smoky…
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Posted on March 3, 2020
The Friends of the Chicago River volunteer guides gather every summer for a Wisconsin River canoe trip. We always enjoy the experience so much that…
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Posted on February 27, 2020
Birkie fever 2020 has come and gone, or has it? Skiing the American Birkebeiner Cross-country Ski Marathon is amazing, but the experience is more than…
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