2025 Fishing Regulations Guide Available

2025 Fishing Regulations Guide Available:

Before hitting the water this year, don’t forget to purchase your Illinois Fishing License. While you’re at it, don’t forget to peruse the 2025-2026 Illinois Fishing Regulation Information. A new feature of this year’s guide is the addition of the “Family Friendly Places to Fish” section and other great information for ideas on where to cast off.

Trail Talk - Des Plaines vs Lincolnwood: A Tale of the Two Urban Trails

Hey fellow explorers!

On our ongoing adventures, we've been spending a lot of time along the Des Plaines River Trail near River Grove, particularly around the Grand Avenue and 5th Avenue area. It's a fascinating stretch, offering glimpses into the local ecology and, of course, the hidden world of our six-legged friends (you know who we're talking about!).

But the Chicagoland area boasts a fantastic network of trails, and it got me thinking: how does this section of the Des Plaines River Trail compare to another popular urban escape – the Lincolnwood Trail? Specifically, I'm curious about the stretch of the Lincolnwood Trail between McCormick Boulevard and Touhy Avenue, and then further south between McCormick and Devon Avenue.

Okay, here's a draft blog post for your CULAPSEDventures blog on Blogger, comparing and contrasting the Des Plaines River Trail near Grand/5th and Fullerton/5th in River Grove with the Lincolnwood Trail near McCormick/Touhy and McCormick/Devon:

The Big Question for You, Fellow Explorers:

For those of you who have experienced both of these trail sections:

What are the key differences you've noticed in terms of:

• The overall natural environment and biodiversity? (e.g., types of trees, undergrowth, presence of wildlife)
• The feel and accessibility of the trail itself? (e.g., surface, width, elevation changes)
• The level of human impact and surrounding development?
• Specifically, have you observed any differences in ant life or potential ant habitats along these two trail systems?

Share your experiences and insights in the comments below! Let's compare these two fantastic urban trails and see what hidden ecological stories they hold.

Happy Exploring!

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