Heritage Corridor Outdoors

Located in northeastern Illinois, the Illinois & Michigan (I&M) Canal National Heritage Corridor is a unique and popular outdoor destination for nature lovers of all kinds.

Thousands of acres of lakes, rivers, forests and parks provide the perfect backdrop for a wide range of outdoor recreation. Explore Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, Starved Rock State Park, and the Illinois River to experience why fishing, hunting and a variety of other outdoor enthusiasts flock here annually.

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Outdoor Adventure Videos

Hunting, fishing and more in the Illinois Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor region.

Brown Sugar Bourbon Loin Steaks
08/13/2018 - This is a great dish for anyone who likes steak but say they don’...Continue Reading

Bluegill Shrimp Garlic Alfredo on Pasta Best Fish Recipe
08/07/2017 - Bluegill is one of the best tasting freshwater fish. With it’s m...Continue Reading

Pheasant Chalupas
11/14/2016 - Pheasant is extremely challenging to serve because it dries out  so ea...Continue Reading

Confessions of a Walleye Addict
07/13/2016 - I have a problem, an addiction really. It’s grown worse over the...Continue Reading

Go Charger and Quikpod® Dynamic Power Selfie Stick by re-fuel Featured Product
06/14/2016 - If you love to document your adventures with video and photos, you nee...Continue Reading

No Boat? No Worries – Great Shore Fishing Awaits
06/13/2016 - If you love to fish but don’t own a boat, there’s no need ...Continue Reading

Teriyaki Garlic Grilled Salmon Featured Recipe
06/05/2016 - After catching some coho and chinook salmon on Lake Michigan, we got c...Continue Reading

Baked Garlic Jumbo Perch Featured Recipe
05/21/2016 - Walleye is one of my favorite fish to eat. But I recently learned from...Continue Reading

Wild Turkey Kill Video – A Textbook Example of Patience
05/15/2016 - It takes dedication, stealth and most of all patience to kill a wild t...Continue Reading

Lightfield Sabot Slugs Featured Product
03/02/2016 - With deer season still lingering in my mind, I can’t help reflect on t...Continue Reading

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