Tag Archives: outdoors

Festus fisherman lands new world record bighead carp

“The good Lord is looking down on me.” George Chance was not talking about the world record fish he caught, but all the glories of his 78-plus years on earth. The retiree said he goes fishing at least three days a week at one of the several spots he has permission to fish near hisContinue reading “Festus fisherman lands new world record bighead carp”

Periodical cicada invasion should be celebrated

For several weeks social media reactionaries have been hearkening the end of times with near Biblical fervor. It’s not a plague of locusts, but a measurable oddity that manifests from time to time in the form of periodical cicadas. Yes, hordes of noisy bugs with sometimes marginal aviation skills are due to return this springContinue reading “Periodical cicada invasion should be celebrated”

Pending legislation needs support to curb Callery pear tree spread

Frequently I hear people talk about “cutting Callerys,” but I am always disappointed to realize they are saying calories and not the generic name for those nasty Bradford pear trees that are out in full force again this spring. Any spring driving trip near a populated area shows that the invasive species is proliferating. ItContinue reading “Pending legislation needs support to curb Callery pear tree spread”

Leap year delays opening day at Missouri trout parks

The concept and calculations for leap day and leap year are quite simple, but the schedule has always been a question in my mind. I understand that it takes 365 days and six hours for the earth to complete a full trip around the sun, but why in the world would anyone choose to makeContinue reading “Leap year delays opening day at Missouri trout parks”

Antler scoring event returns to Henges Center near Eureka

Unfortunately I do not have a good reason to visit one of my favorite winter events this weekend near Eureka, but because hunters in Missouri set a new all-time record for deer harvest in the 2023-24 season, the annual Deer Antler Scoring Open House could be busy. From 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb.Continue reading “Antler scoring event returns to Henges Center near Eureka”

Unplugged organization continues its work to get kids outdoors

For nearly a decade Missouri Kids Unplugged has been helping young people disconnect by inviting them to explore the outdoors at the organization’s facility near Dittmer and at special events throughout the St. Louis region. Sunfish are better than screen time; catching crappie kicks computer games; a lake shoreline is superior to social media. TonyContinue reading “Unplugged organization continues its work to get kids outdoors”