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Outdoor Adventures
Parks have long been popular places to congregate. Facilities vary, but many parks offer various amenities - from walking or biking trails to dog runs to fitness areas. And while thousands of individuals and families visit parks each year, when the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in early 2020,...
Walleye activity has been limited to a few fish during low-light periods on Clearwater and Big Swan Lakes in 16- 22 ft., however, largemouth bass and pike are active, and are located near the weed lines on most lakes. Fish Clearwater, Maple, Sugar, and Indian Lakes, as well as, Lake Marie, Lake...
Raising a family is an expensive endeavor. A recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture estimated that the cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 is $233,610. Though parents know that's a small price to pay for all the joy their children bring into their lives, those same...
Lake Sylvia, Clearwater, Maple Lake, Sugar Lake, Lake John, Lake Marie, and Indian Lake are producing a variety of panfish, pike, and bass on the 8-15 ft. weed lines. Use leeches or crawlers to catch walleyes on Cedar Lake, Clearwater Lake, and Big Swan Lake on the 15-20 ft. weed lines.
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The open road beckons millions of people across the globe every year. People's idea of the ideal getaway varies depending on the individual, but few can deny the appeal of a road trip that allows travelers to move at their own pace.
Campers can give road trips a more liberating feel. When taking to...
Most of the bigger bass are now coming off the deep weed lines of area lakes, but you can still find some in the slop as well. Fish for northern pike, sunfish, and some crappies on Sugar, Indian, Maple and Clearwater Lakes, and you can also find them on Lakes Sylvia, John, and Marie. They are...
After a dismal 2020 when people's movements were greatly restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel and tourism could increase significantly beginning in the summer of 2021. That's great news for the businesses and workers who make their living in the tourism industry, and it's music to the...
Sunfish are remaining active on Clearwater, Indian, Sugar, and Maple Lakes, as well as, Lake Marie, Lake John and Lake Sylvia, at 5-12 ft. Try Clearwater and Sylvia, near the weed edges in the evening, at 10-14 ft. to catch crappies. Bass and pike remain active along most weedlines. Clearwater,...
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You might be a pro at outdoor recreation, but are you using PlayCleanGo tips to stop the spread of invasive species? As flowers and other vegetation are growing rapidly because of the heat, it’s a good time to remember the many ways you...
Accidents and injuries may be the furthest thing on a person's mind while he or she is having fun on the water. However, safety must be a priority when spending time in bodies of water like oceans and lakes.
People who live near oceans and rivers year-round may be familiar with the various ways to...
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