Rethinking Summer Vacation Crowds and Travel
Writer argues nationwide vacation rush in June to August strains parks and highways. Suggests shifting trips to April May or September October, advocating reservations or off season travel to reduce overcrowding and preserve parks like Grand Canyon and Badlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Reid
Southern Illinoisan
Indiianapolis
Pennsylvania
Mario Andretti
Evryone
Rockies
Colorado
Wyoming
Nebraska
Dakotas
Oregon
Washington
South Dakota
Badlands National Park
Black Hills
Custer State Park
U.S. Forest Service
Snakes in Carbondale: residents urged to relocate
City Hall official Tom Bevirt asks homeowners with yard snakes to call for a humane live removal to the countryside. Only three local snakes are venomous, copperhead, rattler, and water moccasin, all avoid towns. garter and bull snakes common and beneficial for controlling pests.
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Carbondale
Tom Bevitt
City Hall
Bevitt
Illinois
Boondocks
Crab Orchard Lake
Arch Mehrhoff
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Bevirt
Spring fishing offers early bites but uneven bass spawn
The season shows a paradox with four bass over nine pounds reported while overall spring catches lag. Weather and water temps have been volatile, delaying stable spawning conditions. Bluegill crappie and carp spawn in spring, with bass moving to shorelines to bed and guard eggs, signaling strong shallow-water fishing may extend into May and June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
McMillen Captures Green Briar Motorcycle Meet Crown
Greg McMillen of Carbondale won all three heats in his class to take the overall trophy at Green Briar Raceway Sunday. Top finishers across classes included Leo Elder and Percy Hodaka in 100, Rick Miller in 125, Larry Frasier in 175, Charles Bishop in 250, Ken Fulton in Open, and Kevin Murray in Minibike with various brand riders.
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Greg McMillen
Carbondale
Greenbriar Raceway
Leo Elder
Percy
Hodaka
Darryl Curby
St. Anne
Ronald Kohring
Coulterville
Rick Miller
Pinckneyville
Yamaha
Tom Fry
Walstonville
DKW
Robert Gallagher
Metropolis
Larry Frasier
Herrin
Frank Eaton
du Quoin
Kawasaki
Steve Bratten
Charles Bishop
Barry Dal Masso
Mt. Vernon
Maico
Larry Gross
Cape Girardeau
Ken Fulton
Gary Sigworth Scheller
Gary Brooks
Kevin Murray
Evansville
Mark Barr
Pat Owens
Honda
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National Park
Phoenix
Ariz
Grand Canyon National Park
West Rim
Yellowstone National Park
Clemmer Sales & Service
Gary Tanner
Mar
Marion
Jerry Duke
Murphysboro, Ill
Frank Craine
Como Acres
St. Illinois Barn
MFA
Vince Furst
Jim Phipps
Johnston City
McMillen
Chrysler
Pharaohs Gardens
Lake OF Egypt
Judy Lynn
du. Quoin State Fairgrounds
Hayes Fair Acres
DOT
Joe Harrison
Hurst
Ill
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