Water-activities
Mike Ohrt crosses the river nine months a year
ALBANY, Ill. — The Mississippi River and boats are a source of recreation and business for Mike Ohrt.
Nov 15, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
‘Walleye winds’: It’s time to cash in
For most anglers, the strong fall winds are regarded as a real nuisance. But for a walleye angler in the know, it's a sign that it's a time for some great fishing.
Nov 08, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Crew of Canadians travel from Bemidji, Minn., to the Gulf of Mexico in a 32-foot wooden York boat
While Mother Nature's cool and wet autumn has been less hospitable than expected to an adventure crew paddling and rowing down the Mississippi River, people along the route have often saved the day.
Nov 01, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Tips on how to score big on fall pike
To many anglers, one species that lives all up and down the Mississippi River is like the Rodney Dangerfield of fish.
Oct 29, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Geffert’s Burger Boat has long Q-C history
You may not be able to teach an old dog new tricks, but old boats can turn over new leaves.
Oct 25, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Phil Trissel’s 1964 Chris Craft Challenger is beautifully restored and maintained
Phil Trissel of Bettendorf has owned more than 20 boats over the last 46 years. What they all had in common was that he estimates he spent more time working on them than running them.
Oct 18, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
The Last Cast: Split-shot your way to more fish
With all the modern techniques that are available to today's angler, sometimes it pays to go back to the simple things.
Oct 11, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Polar Bear Regatta marks end of the sailing season
While spectators warmed up with coffee and doughnuts outside the Lake Davenport Sailing Club, sailors took to the water to race in the 49th annual Polar Bear Regatta on the Mississippi River in Davenport.
Oct 11, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Water Sentinels spend time working in the lab
The last water readings the Eagle View Water Sentinels took were all conducted on Sept. 11. That evening, Jodi Zimmerman of Coal Valley, Ill., and Rich and Cecilia Vogel of rural Mercer County, Ill., met with Sheri Colman in her Rock Island basement to test the tubes of water club members…
Oct 04, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Eagle View Water Sentinels sample tributaries to gauge pollution
Jodi Zimmerman has good reason to tolerate tall grasses that lacerate her arms and nearly falling face-first to get water samples from Coal Creek in her hometown of Coal Valley, Ill.
Oct 04, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
End of summer is perfect time for backwater crappie
As we get ready to close the month of September, my thoughts focus on the large slab crappie in the many backwaters and sloughs all up and down the Mississippi River.
Sep 27, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Outdoor club gives women the chance to adventure together
In a private lake in Port Byron, Ill., Christine "Chris" Ciasto kayaked in water she couldn't quite see through.
Sep 27, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
A silver wedding anniversary ... boating style
Wedding anniversaries are special. For Roger and Kari Hetz, celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary by renewing vows and celebrating with boating friends all rafted together was extra, extra special.
Sep 20, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Nursery full: Acorn collection suspended
Living Lands & Waters staffers and the UPS driver delivering to the East Moline office knew when it was acorn collection season the past two falls: acorns arrived in cardboard boxes, paper bags, burlap sacks and breathable onion and potato bags.
Sep 20, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
‘Extreme’ watersports dips its toe at i wireless Center
If he can make a splash in the Quad-Cities, Tony Dwyer figures he'll be able to get his feet wet in the rest of the country as well.
Sep 17, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Weather changing fishing patterns
August, which is traditionally one of the hottest months of the year, finished up on a cool note this year.
Sep 13, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Acting like a river: Corps says projects encourage natural processes
It's been two years since authorization of a plan to build five new locks on the upper Mississippi River for improved navigation and to restore the ecosystem, and Congress has yet to appropriate money for construction.
Sep 13, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Conference to provide information, inspiration
The Upper Mississippi River Conference has two main goals: To provide information, inspiration and networking opportunities for people who work on river issues and to promote the Quad-Cities.
Sep 13, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
Hillsdale couple is crazy about canoeing
Jim and Carol Parker of Hillsdale, Ill., met and fell in love while canoeing. Their fleet now includes 28 canoes, kayaks and flatboats.
Sep 06, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…
