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Professional caliber 18-hole golf course. Banquets/meetings up to 400 year-round. Four distinct rooms for meetings, seminars or receptions. Accessible from O'Hare Airport and major expressways.
Shred down the slopes at Raging Buffalo Snowboard Park in Algonquin. Officially the world's first snowboard exclusive area, the park features five different runs with numerous table tops, rails and half pipes to keep you getting air all winter long.
62 vehicle sites. Seasonal.
Bowling, cosmic bowling, video arcade, Pizza Hut Express and more.
Hailed by Golf Digest as "The best example of target golf yet built," the Golf Club includes pot bunkers, double greens, fescue-covered mounds and water hazards.
Located in Algonquin only 30 short miles west of downtown Chicago is where you will find the Fox River Trail. This medium level trail hugs the Fox River between Aurora and Algonquin. The trail travels along the routes of historic railroad lines and crosses six bridges along the way while it changes surfaces between concrete, asphalt and crushed stone on its way through charming towns such as Carpentersville, Elgin and West Dundee.
Sail boating, Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekends in September and October. Includes boat rentals (sailboat and paddleboat), 2 mile bike/walk path, picnic area, and playground.
CITY:Arlington Heights
The challenging 18-hole layout spans 90 acres of superbly manicured fairways and greens with 14 beautiful lakes to negotiate during a round. Features clubhouse, snack bar area, pro shop, and patio area.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Large bentgrass tees and greens give this fun layout a big course feel. Several shots from elevated tees provide a beautiful view of the area. Features pro-shop, snack bar and club house.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Bicycle/Hiking Trails - Aurora
More than 35 miles of scenic trails, from Aurora to Crystal Lake, pass through scenic landscapes. Active travelers enjoy biking, hiking, jogging and cross-country skiing. Nature-seekers enjoy bird watching and tranquil vegetation. Routes include the Fox River, Virgil Gilman and Red Oak Trails, and the Illinois Prairie Path.
Bring a group of friends to play a round of paintball at Fox River Games. Open play or "walk-on" play is recreational play for all ages (age restrictions) and skill levels. Play as an individual or play in groups. Typically we are open every weekend Saturday and Sunday and during the summer we operate on Wednesdays and Fridays too. Please check our website for our operating schedule and specific hours of operation.
Explore the acres of woods and lakes, with scenic trails, shelters and beautiful views of Aurora and surrounding areas. Premier example of environmental restoration and a fine national oasis in an urban setting. This forest preserve has a 55-acre lake/marsh complex that provides excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking and wildlife observation. Hill suitable for winter sledding, strength training or kite-flying.
Located on over 325 acres including a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail and a restored prairie grass development. The remains of the extinct elephant-like mastodon were found in this lake in the 1930s. Attractions include a life-size sculpture of a mastodon at the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, a zoo, war memorials, a winter recreation area and a 8,000-square-foot BMX & Skate Park.
Established in 1915, this free zoo is open daily, year round. Exhibits include bald eagles, wolves, mountain lions, foxes, otters, elk, goats, llamas, turkeys and peacocks.
View the spectacular display of 15,000 flowers of 15 varieties, plus a three-tiered fountain and the Four Seasons statues that complement this exquisite English garden.
Vaughn Athletic Center and Indoor Water Park
The Vaughan Athletic Center is dedicated to fitness excellence with quality equipment and programs designed to offer members the best value for their fitness dollar. The newest facility in the Fox Valley Park District is the Vaughan Athletic Center located on Indian Trail near Orchard Road on the far west side of Aurora. The Vaughan Athletic Center features 225,000 square feet of athletic, fitness, and aquatic fun. The Vaughan Athletic Center is home to an aquatic center with three indoor pools. The aquatic center offers lap swimming, diving boards, warm water therapy, swim lessons, and aquatic fitness classes. In addition, there is an indoor water park featuring two water slides, a lazy river, and spray and play areas. In the Vaughan Athletic Center's 10,000-square-foot, full-service fitness center, members can use a wide variety of equipment, attend the Fox Valley area's best group exercise classes, and receive personalized, one-on-one help from certified trainers. This year-round indoor water park has tube slides, zero-depth entry and interactive water play.
Nestled on 54 scenic acres, Blackberry Farm is a family-friendly destination that features unique play areas for all ages, live animals, amusement rides, and a living history museum that brings Aurora's history to life through demonstrations, exhibits and extensive artifact collections. Blackberry Farm is fun for all ages and is a great choice for your wedding, company picnic, birthday party or family reunion. All attractions are included with daily admission. Enjoy unlimited rides on the train, hay wagon, pedal tractors, paddle boats, carousel and ponies. Ice skating rink in winter when weather permits.
Let Aurora Skate Center share the joy of roller skating in a family-friendly environment. They pride themselves with offering something for everyone, from the little ones to adults who have been skating for years. Home of the Aurora 88s, Aurora Skate Center takes pride in their professional-quality hardwood maple "floating" floor. On Mondays they host a live organ-music dance session with Frank Pellico, organist for the Chicago Blackhawks, playing the only triple-deck Hammond X-66 Pipe Organ (w/ 26-ranks of pipes) in the country. See Friday and Saturday night on the "Daily Calendar" for "Fresh Fridays" and "Old vs. New School Saturdays!" See their web site for more events and details.
This deluxe water park features tube slides, the second largest lazy river in Illinois, zero-depth pools, sand activity areas and concessions.
A fun and exciting play land offering 10 inflatable play structures, four party rooms and two age-appropriate play areas.
Deluxe water park with tube slides, simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.
Rocktown Adventures is a specialty outdoor retailer and adventure club. They offer sales, rentals, lessons, guided trips and related apparel for kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. They also carry camping equipment, lifestyle apparel and transportation equipment. Rocktown's mission is to help you gear up and head out. They carry top equipment sold by knowledgeable staff. Their experienced instructors love to share their passion for the outdoors. The trip guides know the waterways and trails like the back of their hand. The shop is conveniently located near an abundance of recreational assets waiting to be discovered by you!
Home for soccer, go-karts, mini-golf, indoor golf and batting cages.
Sky Zone is the world's first indoor trampoline park. They're the inventors of "fun fitness" and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. They offer one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. They've been voted the number one "out of the box" workout and the "best party ever." Experience WOW – the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. Sky Zone is dedicated to providing the pure joy that comes with flying. They are sky lovers, thrill seekers and people who believe that jumping is freedom. They believe fitness can be fun and play can be smart. They are healthy and bursting with energy. They fly high and keep it safe. They are Sky Zone. Have Fun, Fly Safe Aurora!!
Step back in time a few years and enjoy clean, old-fashioned outdoor fun at Abbey Farms. Unique – no haunting themes, no electronic games, no gimmicks, just clean old-fashioned outdoor fun for everyone. Enjoy three seasons of fun; fresh produce in summer, Pumpkin Daze in fall and U-pick Christmas trees in winter. Shop their fresh bakery goods, cider donuts, and other seasonal delights. Looking for a unique venue for that special occasion? Visit their new rustic-chic barn, the Nagel Emporium.
Aurora's Zagster Bike-Share Program
The City of Aurora and Zagster, Inc. launched a new bike-share program that will provide Aurora visitors with a convenient, affordable and healthy way to get around town. 18 cruiser bikes are available at three downtown stations for riders to use for on-demand, local trips. Stations are located at RiverEdge Park - 360 Broadway Ave., Aurora City Hall - 44 E. Downer Place and Santori Public Library of Aurora - 101 S. River Street. This initiative creates new opportunities for visitors to experience the Aurora Area from a different vantage point and see it in a whole new light.
Makray Memorial Golf Club is a premier 18-hole championship caliber courses in Illinois, 7,000 yards with four sets of tees; lots of water, strategic bunkers, bent grass tees, fairways and greens, blue grass roughs and spectacular views. The course re-opened for play June 8, 2004.An Enchanting Experience begins the moment you enter Makray Memorial Golf Club. Our brand new 24,000 sq. ft. Clubhouse has the charm of an old world manor and spectacular views of the golf course.
Leiseberg Park plays host to local Bartlett events, festivals and fairs.
A complete equestrian center offering English & Western riding lessons, boarding trail rides, pony rides, hayrides, carriages rides and barnyard zoo. Heated indoor arena.
Villa Olivia Country Club Ski Area
Villa Olivia is a public facility. Slope ticket required to access ski and snowboard activities including 7 runs, quad chair lift and 6 rope tows. Villa Olivia has skiwee for kids 4-9 years old, snow tubing, ski, dining, golf, lessons, snowboarding, sleigh rides.
This 18-hole course features a practice range, pro shop, snack shop and banquet facilities. Bartlett Hills Golf Club & Banquets is also an award-winning wedding venue that can accommodate up to 230 of your friends and family.
Apple Orchard Golf Course is a nine hole, par three, public course located at 692 W. Stearns Rd. about 3/4 mile east of Route 59 on Stearns Road. Other features include a clubhouse equipped with snacks, beverages, beer, restrooms, golf accessories and indoor/outdoor sitting areas. Rental golf clubs and pull carts are available for a slight fee.
This Killian/Nugent-designed course features five water holes. An Olympic-size pool is available for free to golfers, along with sand volleyball, tennis, a softball area and more.
A 32-acre park built in cooperation with Batavia Park District, the city of Batavia and the Batavia Riverwalk Committee. Park your bikes by the Depot Museum and stroll the boardwalks through the wildflower garden.
Zero-depth sand beach, two islands, youth water slide, drop slide and diving tower with two-and four-meter platforms. Kid tested and family approved. This beach features a sand bottom swimming area covering 60,000 sq. ft. that includes: slides, an island diving area, playground, sand volleyball courts, a large sandy area for building castles, picnic area and concessions. Open May 23 through August 16. Hours 12 - 6 pm (Hours extended to 7 pm Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays).
A visit to the center will help folks learn about the native plants and animals of the Fox River Valley. Interpretive center, hiking trails, and tours of Devil's Cave.
Whether you're interested in science or just fishing in the ponds near the buffalo herd you're welcome at Fermilab. Take a self-guided tour of the laboratory, the Art Gallery and science and educational displays. View the grounds from the 15th floor observation area. Visitors may also visit the Lederman Science Center. Performing arts and lectures. Groups welcome by appointment. Public tours are offered every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and as part of the Ask-a-Scientist event on the first Sunday of each month.
Illinois' largest family entertainment center. Year round: bowling, bumper cars, roller skating, arcade, lazer tag and Rock-n-Roll mini golf. Seasonal: western trails miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, soccer cages, jumpshot, Water Wars and bumper boats.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Batavia
Dotted along the 179-mile byway, you'll find an unprecedented series of interpretive murals. Each artistically embodies the cultural heritage of the community where it is located and the legacy of the historic highway. Needless to say, taking a road trip to all or a couple makes for a nostalgic adventure.
As the centerpiece of downtown Batavia, the Riverwalk extends along the Depot Pond and Fox River to a north point pavilion, where grand views of the Fox River are available.
Cruisin' Waves is proud to present to the public Go-Float electric boats. The Go-Float Electric Boat Company is based out of Fergus Falls, Minnesota and is another fine example of a manufacturer that makes a great product that is "Made in America." Open daily (weather permitting). June - Sept.
Take a kayaking class or a kayaking trip with an ACA certified instructor on the beautiful Fox River, Batavia. It's fun and informative. Check out some videos on what you will learn in the different classes. Several group and private kayaking classes - first time kayakers to intermediate. See the calendar for dates and times. So grab your friends and let's go paddling!
White Pines Golf Club & Banquets
A local favorite since 1928, White Pines is conveniently located minutes from O'Hare, and its two year-round 18-hole courses are situated on 240 beautiful acres. Banquet facilities are perfect for golf outings, weddings, business or social events, large and small.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Ten minutes from O'Hare, Bensenville Park District offers everything for your leisure, fitness & banquet needs. From the outstanding White Pines Golf Club to the award-winning Deer Grove Water Park, come and enjoy a variety of activities, parks & events.
This forest preserve has miles of wooded trails and a quarry lake suitable for hiking and horseback. Fishing, canoeing and kayaking permitted in season.
CITY:Big Rock
If you enjoy challenging greens and a not too overbearing of a course, you have come to the right place. Bloomingdale Golf Club offers an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all levels.
Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park
Illinois' only indoor/outdoor aquatic park features seven water slides, a lazy river, two zero-depth entry pools, a spray play area, diving well, sand playground and two concession stands.
Situated on 45 beautiful acres, this nine-hole, 2205-yard, Par 32, executive length course offers the perfect course for a quick round of great golf.
Play golf on top of a 40 foot waterfall, tip toe through Big Foot's cave, navigate the racing rapids, and most of all...have fun at Wilderness Falls! After golf, take a swing in the batting cages. Select baseball or softball, and choose from a variety of speeds. The cages are fun for all ages! Have your next party at Wilderness Falls! Packages are affordable, and our party room is perfect for Birthdays, Team Trophy Parties, Scouts and more!
Providing over 2,100 opportunities for recreation. Relax, have fun and embrace the power of recreation.
Come feel the thrill of the chill at the Rocket Ice Arena, offering programs for all ages and ability levels in figure skating and hockey.
Bolingbrook Golf Club combines the elements of a world-class facility and championship golf. Featuring an Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest designed golf course, a learning academy, clubhouse with lounge, two full-service restaurants, and banquet facilities.
There's more than 200 beautifully landscaped acres to explore at Brookfield Zoo. Highlights include dolphin shows at Seven Seas, ape encounters at Tropic World and the chance for kids to dress up and play veterinarian at the Hamill Family Play Zoo. The zoo also offers an old-fashioned carousel and a wide variety of shopping and dining options.
Say I Do at Brookfield Zoo! Imagine a breathtaking water fountain as the backdrop for your ceremony. Enjoy "Cocktails with the Animals" in one of our magnificent animal habitats. Savor an elegant dinner in one of our beautiful dinner venues. Let your Brookfield Zoo Consultant assist you to create the celebration of your dreams!
Discover 19th century farming, food production and native Illinois prairie at this 1840's farm. Seminars on prairie, woodlands, wetlands management: bat, blue bird box construction and tree grafting are available.
CITY:Campton Hills
Stay active! This award-winning parks & recreation agency offers over 400 acres of parks, 5 miles of paved trails, 3 recreation centers, free special events & hundreds of recreation, dance, gymnastics, summer camp, sports & fitness & active adult programs.
CITY:Carol Stream
Dive into this beach-themed water park with 2 tall tube slides, drop-slide, diving well, walk-in swimming pool, splash 'n spray playground, sand play area and café. Locker rooms, showers & family restrooms. Available for group rentals for 50-1500 people.
CITY:Carol Stream
Brunswick Zone offers bowling, billiards, Laser Tag, an arcade/game room plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
CITY:Carol Stream
Offering good par fours with difficult par threes, this course is architecturally classic and slightly rolling, with medium-size greens.
This 8-mile singletrack in Carpentersville, IL. is perfect for beginners without giving up on the excitement. The terrain is varied with steep descents, plenty of jumps, twisty trails through the woods and long stretches through meadows.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Cortland
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Cortland mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Cortland and the other communities along the Illinois route.
EagleRider Motorcycle Rentals and Tours
EagleRider is the largest motorcycle rental and tour company in the world. Rent a Harley Davidson for a day or a week and experience the open road!
Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club
Prairie Bluff is located on 237 acres of rolling terrain and is framed with prairie grass, which adds to the golf course's overall challenge and beauty for those who play here. With four sets of tees, 10 lakes and more than 40 bunkers, golfers of all skill levels will find a good challenge. At Prairie Bluff, you will enjoy our beautiful 10,000 square foot clubhouse that features a pro shop, banquet hall & bar. Beyond serving as a fabulous golf facility, Prairie Bluff is an ideal location for breakfast, lunch, dinner or cocktails. Prairie bluff's learning center offers a 10- acre driving range, short game area with bunker, putting green, private and group lessons. Let Prairie Bluff host your next golf outing!
CITY:Crest Hill
Siegel's Cottonwood farm is a fourth generation working farm established in 1909. In the spring and early summer, the farm is open with a garden center featuring flowers, shrubs, and plants. From June 1st thru October, the farm is available for company picnics, group outings, corporate events and fundraisers. In the summer when the crop is ready its extra sweet corn. In the fall its Pumpkinfest time on the farm with playlands, cornfield mazes, new fun attractions, climbing wall, gem mining and much more. And then there is the award winning haunted prison, "Statesville."
CITY:Crest Hill
Whether it be for your wedding reception, a round of golf, fine dining, quick lunch or Sunday brunch, Carriage Greens Country Club is one of the finest entertainment and banquet facilities in the Chicago area. Boasting an ever expanding wine list, paired with any of the delicious menu items, and great service makes The Sandtrap Grill a unique dinning experience in Darien, Westmont, Lemont and the surrounding western suburbs.
Located in the center of campus, the Hotel at Holmes offers the convenience of meeting spaces, restaurants, recreation, and more—all under one roof. We are also within walking distance of downtown DeKalb and a 5-minute drive to the NIU Convocation Center. The Hotel at Holmes is DeKalb's only high rise hotel with magnificent views. Did you know….The Hotel at Holmes offers 78 rooms and suites including three executive suites on the 15th floor along with seven full floors of hotel rooms? We are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Meeting room available for up to 2,200, NIU Huskie Den with bowling and pool tables on site.
Farm products available for purchase include plants, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus a wide variety of Amish jams and jellies. A pumpkin patch and corn maze are featured in the fall.
Buena Vista is a par 32, nine-hole golf course with a driving range, pro shop and snack bar. Open seven days a week during the season, weather permitting.
River Heights Golf Course is an 18-hole facility that winds along the banks of the Kiswaukee River in DaKalb County, offering a challenging mix of traditional and links-type holes for the weekend player or serious golfer.
Illinois Lincoln Highway Interpretive Gazebo - DeKalb
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition presents 16 Interpretive Gazebos along the Lincoln Highway, a 179-mile National Scenic Byway in Northern Illinois. The DeKalb gazebo offers a unique and interactive way for visitors to learn the significance of the highway in DeKalb while enjoying stories of the early Lincoln Highway and its other Illinois communities.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural -- DeKalb
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The DeKalb mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on DeKalb and the other communities along the Illinois route.
Bea Gurler was nine years old when her father George moved his family into the house in 1893. Her cousins, the children of her father's brother Henry, had been living since 1888 in the Ellwood Mansion. Everyone said it was magnificent. Bea's parents George and Zillah, evidently shared a taste in homes that favored the elegance of simplicity. It was the unimposing yet dignified structure on Pine Street–where the back door was always open. George and Henry Gurler were both prominent businessmen, and joint owners of a number of dairies. They quickly became world-famous and respected by many dairy farmers. Bea eventually made it a goal of hers to renovate The Gurler House to be the home that she once new and loved. The Gurler House hosts an annual Folk Music Festival every summer, where people are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the music. While you are at The Gurler House, make sure to take a walk through their beautiful garden.
Located 2 1/2 miles west of Annie Glidden Road on Route 38 in Dekalb, Illinois. The nine-hole, par 34 facility features a gently rolling course on 53 acres surrounded by farmland. Soothing views of pine trees and beautiful fields make the experience a pleasure and prevent worries about errant shots hitting homes nearby. Water features are promenant on holes number 2 and 3 and a meandering stream through the course provides ample challenge. Thinking of an outing or a family reunion? You can rent the whole facility at a reasonable price for a few hours or the whole day. Besides access to nine holes of golf and carts, "The Pines" offers fishing in their ponds, a large outdoor barbeque and plenty of space for horseshoes, volleyball, or bag games.
Chicago Golf and Tiki Tees course commands some of the finest views of Dekalb open space and trails. The facility features a challenging 9-hole championship golf course. Its beautiful, mature and lush foliage and trees complement the manicured greens, tees and fairways. Combined with its exceptional course design, golfers of all skill levels return time and again to play. There is also a Club House, Tiki Bar for outdoor events, and indoor banquet hall for up to 160 guests.
Azoosment Park at Santa's Village
Azoosment Park at Santa's Village is an amusement park/petting zoo. Unlimited pony rides and amusement rides with one paid admission.
CITY:East Dundee
Located in Kane County, this 18-hole layout contains gentle rolling hills, wetlands, native plants, flowers and beautiful song birds with a panoramic view of the course from the clubhouse. Don't you dislike paying a lot for golf only to find yourself crammed in between loud roads? Not here at Hughes Creek...Just nothing but nature and serenity!! Close your eyes and enjoy songs of the Redwing Black bird, American Goldfinches, and Northern Cardinals!
Home of the Elgin Public Museum, the park includes a petting zoo and the Family Aquatic Center.
Burnidge/ Paul Wolff Campground
Playground and fishing. 9 miles of hiking trails.
Trails, fishing, cross-country skiing, skating, cabins on Willow Lake.
Camping, trips, outfitting and instructions.
Dawn until dusk, a 36 m. trail is the forefront of outdoor recreation passing through Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and Aurora. It winds along the banks of the Fox River through miles of prairie grass, overshadowing trees and blooming flowers.
Outdoor ice skating; new refrigerated skating system; warming shelters available.
Elgin's finest 40-lane bowling center.
Wing Park golf course is a classic yet, sporty nine-hole golf course. Established in 1908, it is the oldest nine-hole municipal golf course. This superior golf course offers something for everyone. Expert players with only a couple of hours to spare or the amateur just beginning to learn their swing will all enjoy a day at Wing Park Golf Course.
The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course
This collection of eighteen holes now provides golfers with an adventure through a variety of unique golf holes in a beautiful setting. The prairie style clubhouse features an expanded golf shop, locker rooms, event rooms with expansive ceilings and a full scale food and beverage operations. Enjoy dining at the Hickory Stick Bar & Grill and experience stunning golf course views.
Bowes Creek delivers a private club experience to the public golfer! It offers annual memberships for a day, or just enjoy Porter's Pub - an English inspired eatery.
The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course
The Highlands of Elgin has become a premier destination for thousands of golfers throughout the region. Nine new holes reclaim an old stone quarry, and take maximum advantage of the unique and dramatic landforms that were left behind, including a twelve acre quarry lake. Four holes hug the top of the bluff thirty to forty feet above the water providing golfers with incredible views and numerous shot options on each hole.
The Busse Woods Trail system is located within Ned Brown Forest Preserve, a 3,700-acre property in the western suburbs. There are 11.2 miles of paved trails for cyclists, equestrians and pedestrians. The main loop is nearly 8 miles, circling some lakes and meadows, while a couple of much shorter side loops will take you to the north and south end of the forest preserve. The Busse Woods Trail connects with the Schaumburg Bikeway on the west, and on the north, Busse Woods links to the Rolling Meadows Bikeway system. Some key features of the forest preserve include fishing, boat rentals and a small herd of captive resident elk. The trails are open from sunrise to sunset.
CITY:Elk Grove
A unique park for children ages two to nine years. Pirates' ship, paddle boats, train ride, climbing wall, and many more creative attractions for children. Concession and picnic areas. Birthday parties and rentals. Open daily June through August. Admission fee for children. Adults are always free.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
A tropical paradise waterpark. Three giant water slides, tot pool, vortex pool, drop slide, three-story funhouse with plunge pool. concessions, picnic areas, locker rooms with family changing areas. Daily admission and season passes. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Par 70. Open Sunrise to Sunset. 18 hole golf course, club house, pro shop, and restaurant and bar. Private parties upon request and availability.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
A historic tradition lives on at the Elmhurst Park District Conservatory and greenhouses, located in Wilder Park. The conservatory holds four main plant displays a year: a Easter and Calla Lilies in the spring, Chrysanthemums in the fall, Poinsettias in December and an Environmental show with various themes in the Winter. In addition youth education programs are offered with our in house Horticulturist.


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Jason Gregor
February 02 2012 11:37PM
If you missed tonight's game you'll be kicking yourself for a long time. For all the struggles, losses, bad signings, injuries and long nights Oiler fans have had to endure for the past six years, a night like tonight makes it pretty damn exciting to be an Oiler fan, I would think.
If you weren't old enough to watch the Oilers in the 1980s, tonight gave you a sense of what it felt like numerous times every season. The game was freewheeling, end-to-end action and damn exciting. The building was electric and every Oiler player was happy to be a part of history.
In case you missed it, Sam Gagner had a game that Oiler fans haven't witnessed since March 14th 1986, when Paul Coffey tallied two goals and eight points in a 12-3 romp over the Red Wings. Wayne Gretzky had eight points twice. He tallied four goals and eight points on January 4th, 1984 in a 12-8 win v. Minnesota and he had three goals and eight points on November 19th, 1983 in a 13-4 win over New Jersey.
Gagner was in on all 8 Oiler goals. That will never happen again. Going 8 for 8 is seriously unbelievable. IT has only ever happened once before.
For one night, Tom Renney should be applauded for maybe the most genius in-game line juggling ever. He put Gagner, Hall and Eberle together to start the 2nd period.
Gagner had no points in the first period, three in the 2nd and he tied another Oiler record with Jari Kurri for most points in a period with 5 in the 3rd. Gagner, Taylor Hall and Jordon Eberle scored on five consecutive shifts in the third period they said. Think about that for a moment. You can't score on five straight shifts in men's league, nevermind the best league in the world.
Everyone of Gagner's teammates was absolutely loving it.
I haven't seen a dressing room that excited since the 2006 playoffs, and this was a different type of excitement. They knew they had just witnessed something they will never see again.
I'm sure you will witness some incredible things from Hall, Eberle and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in the future, but you will never see another 8 points on all 8 goals again. It won't happen.
"I won't be in the same breath as Gretzky or Coffey, if it is anything but this," said a humble Gagner. "Even before this you never expect to do something like this. It is a great lesson to never set limits. The great players that have played here before never did that, and I was never thinking about that tonight. I was just looking at continuing to play and we just kept scoring. It was crazy."
I asked Gagner what was the most memorable about tonight, and his response says a lot about the young man.
"The Gagner, Gagner chants from the fans were crazy. I've been through a lot in Edmonton. The last few years have been really hard, especially the losing, but the chants from the fans and the excitement from my teammates gave me chills."
Gagner was very sincere and heartfelt when he uttered those words. You could tell he was truly humbled by their reaction, and to be mentioned in the same breath as Gretzky.
His teammates were just as excited. Taylor Hall set a career-high with four points, but on this night it was all about the one you call Samwise.
"I feel like a bit of a pigeon with only four points tonight," laughed Hall. "It was a crazy night, and every time we got the puck we were in the offensive zone tonight, especially in the third period. The puck always seemed to be on Sam's stick and every time he made a great play with it. It was fun to see and I'm really happy I was able to be on the ice with him for all the goals. It's a real cool moment."
"I think Crosby had six points, maybe seven, yet we had eight or nine goals, but I've never seen eight for eight," said Ryan Whitney. Gagner was in on all of them, it was unbelievable. I'll never see that again, and I'm sure none of us will. It is just crazy," continued a shocked and excited Whitney.
What were the guys thinking on the bench?
Whitney ---- "I looked up when we got our fifth and it said two and three (goals and assists for Gagner.) I didn't know that, I thought he had four. Then he got the sixth point, and then we just started laughing in amazement. I was out with him for a few of them, and as he kept putting up more we just kept smiling and laughing. He didn't even know what to say, you could tell by his face that he didn't believe it. It was awesome."
Ryan Smyth ---- "There was talk on the bench that they scored on five straight shifts, so we were saying get back out there. Late in the game our line was up, but I looked at Sam and said 'you go.' I wanted to see him give it every effort to break Gretz' record. It's not very often anyone has a chance to beat one of his records. It was a very special night."
Tonight and tomorrow is not the time to wonder if Gagner can be a consistent 2nd line centre, instead you should just enjoy what you witnessed tonight. If you missed it TSN 2 will be replaying the game at 11:30 p.m. I'm sure many of you will want to watch it again and just sit back in disbelief and awe.
It's not very often you get to say "I was there," for record breaking moments. If you were lucky enough to be in the building or watching at home smilling from ear-to-ear, just enjoy the moment.
Too often in life, and in sports, we don't fully ingest the wonder of something truly special.
Tonight was one of those games.
It was a night Sam Gagner will never forget, and I'm happy to say I got to watch it, as well as the reaction from the fans, Gagner and his teammates.
Nights like these are what make sports great. How many of us dreamt of having a night like this when we were kids? I'd bet most of you did, and to watch it happen for someone is very rare and special.
It turns out Gagner is only the 2nd player in NHL history to score eight points in a game where his team only scored eight goals. Mario Lemieux was the other.
Only 12 players in NHL history have ever scored 8 points in a game, and it has only happened 15 times in league history.
Lemieux did it three times, Gretzky twice and Maurice Richard 1944, Bert Olmstead 1954, Darryl Sittler 1976 (10 points), Tom Bladon (D-man) 1977, Bryan Trottier 1978, Peter Stastny 1981, Paul Coffey 1986, Patrik Sundstrom 1988 and Bernie Nicholls 1988 did it once.
Lemieux tallied all three of his 8-point games in one sizzling season, and prior to Gagner he was the last player to accomplish the feat on April 25th, 1989. (playoff game)
The Oilers franchise is the first one to have three different players register 8-point games. The Canadiens had two in Richard and Olmstead.
February 02 2012, 11:49PM
shows we still need a little more patience with Samwise #22yearsold
To answer your question Mr. Gregor, I was at the game with my girlfriend (it was her first time seeing the oil live) and the only reason we were there is because you gave us the tickets off your show today at 6 o'clock. Thank you, we will never forgot it.
Im not first but I'm going to do it anyway......
Fantastic Is Sam Tonight.
February 03 2012, 12:07AM
Thank you for writing this article. You resisted the temptation to start a gossip colum about Gagners future. Instead focusing on what was truly an amazing night for Sam, the Oilers and even us fans.
Thanks for being a class act. This site needs more columnists like you.
February 03 2012, 07:21AM
On January 13th, Sammy stood up, took a beating, and restored some honour to the beloved oil drop. Last night, he restored some of the long-lost magic. Good things happen, collectively, when people care, and good things happen, individually, to people WHO care. Maybe that's sappy, maybe it's simplistic. To that, I say, "Perhaps." In the same breath, I would also say, "Scoreboard, bitchez."
I just read the last 3 threads worth of comments, care to wager how many "Gagne" misspellings I saw...??
Sammy, you've arrived
Simon Gagner must be pleased about that as well!
I was in the building for Gretzky's 50th goal in 39 games, Gretzky breaking Gordie Howe's record for all time points and now Sam Gagner's 8pt night. How lucky is that? Makes up for those awful nights against Minnesota & Calgary.
February 03 2012, 01:07AM
ah from the summer of Sam (draft day 07, and the super series) and his rookie year. There was no reason to doubt he belonged in the nhl as an 18 year old. Few years later and he was rushed in according to everyone. But for the first time since the end of his rookie year this might be the first (actually second but sam was hurt at the beginning of the year) that the team looks like they are getting better. How do you personally get better and develop when your team gets worse and than much worse. Some good line mates and confidence go a long long way.
If he is this good when he cant skate, cant shoot, cant win a battle, and is too small (still middle of the pack as far as oiler forwards are concerned) imagine what he can do when he learns to shoot, and skate.
Congrats 89. Glad I wont have to take your jersey off the wall on deadline day now.
February 03 2012, 04:51AM
...i had to get up early this morning ....i watched the game til it was two two then PVR'd it ...
don't tell me how it ended
February 03 2012, 09:59AM
I just read the last 3 threads worth of comments, care to wager how many "Gagne" misspellings I saw...??
Sammy, you've arrived
I watched a bit of the first then retired to the bedroom for some nookie. I AM A COMPLETE IDIOT!!!
I wake up and hear about the 8 pointer on the radio this morning. Damn me and my small head!
February 02 2012, 11:54PM
That was something else to watch. I saw Gretzky do it and this was just as exciting. For one night Sam G. = Wayne G.
February 03 2012, 12:57AM
Section 301, Row 53 (very top) seat 14. Bought a single ticket for 11 bucks this morning with every intention of sitting alone and watching a Blackhawks beatdown of the Oilers. By some insane amount of luck my best friend growing up's seats were right beside mine. It was a night meant to be, history, something I will never forget! Thank you Sam Gagner. Thank you Oilers!
February 03 2012, 01:05AM
Dear Edmonton Oiler's and Fan's:
I won a ticket to tonights game in a draw at work I sat in the Telus Executive suite which in my mind is pretty amazing in itself.
To sit back down a few beers and watch history unfold in front of my eyes was something else.
Gagner, I hope you single handedly silenced every critic you ever had. You are a definite top 6 forward with your performance as of late. the 8 points was simply amazing.
I will never forget this night.
I now have some idea what it was like to be in the stands during the dynasty years, and the 05-06 run.
The Leagues collective mouth was dropped tonight and they can't pick it up off the floor.
Congrats to Sam. and the Oilers.
February 03 2012, 09:52AM
I'm old enough to remember the Glory Years of the Oilers heyday and, watching last night brought back memories – not necessarily of the eight-point nights that Gretzky and Coffey had, specifically (I didn't have cable so I never saw those games)- but of an entirely different era of the NHL.
The long-lost-feeling I had was the realization that, for one night in February, the lights of the hockey world – indeed the (North American) sporting world – were on Edmonton.
Oh sure, we had that trip to the final in 2006 – plenty of the hockey world would have been watching then. But last night was different – a non-descript February night in Edmonton illuminated by a remarkable individual performance.
That hasn't happened in a long time, friends. Long, long time.
It used to happen all the time.
Last night, young Oiler fans, was like stepping into a time machine. You just got to live what it was like to be an Oiler fan back in the 1980s. Back then, it wasn't just the Cups and playoffs – it was the February nights at Northlands when magical things happened.
On top of the Gagner performance, the team is also playing significantly better! Collected 7 of 8 points in their last 4 games against some really good competition including Chicago, Vancouver, and San Jose. I think this team has the potential to get between 75-80 points (around .500 for the remainder of the season). I know there are those on here that would like us to tank to get a higher pick, but I would personally love to see improvement and winning! It is much more fun to watch this team than the one over the previous 2-3 months.
February 03 2012, 10:11AM
Pretty good for the Oiler's 4th best young forward. If memory serves, 22 years was when Guy Lafleur really started to hit his stride. He is only 22 guys!
Compare him with Backlund from the Flames. Same draft year although not quite the same pedigree.
Sam's dollars and production are just fine thank you very much. Hopefully they don't throw away this kid for magic beans.
February 03 2012, 10:17AM
Travis Dankin running buck down the streets
February 03 2012, 10:27AM
@Matt Henderson
*slow clap for Travis*
February 03 2012, 12:28PM
dithers can't make easy decisions let alone difficult ones.
let me make it simple for him...KEEP SAM.
congrats Sam G.
February 03 2012, 12:56PM
can we please get to the REAL story behind last night's game? I think we all know what I'm talking about.
Whitney finally got that monkey off his back! I hope all the press doesn't bother him too much.
Was there first hand to witness history. What a great night for the many of us that have repeatedly defended Sam in here....I"ve said it before and will say it again, if the Oilers trade away Sam they will end up regretting it.
It's been pointed out numerous times that many, and I mean many of today's top end nhlers didn't really do anything in the NHL until age 23 and older. There's a reason that other NHL GM's keep inquiring about Sam.
I think we've just witnessed the beginning of what will undoubtedly be more successful nights ahead for Sam in this league. Especially if the Oilers coaching staff can finally figure out that Sam should be playing top 6 with other top 6 players.
Jason....heard your interview with Hemmer and listened to what you had to say afterwards.....I couldn't agree more about your thoughts on Hemsky and to the idea of getting Hemsky under contract for the next 3 or 4 yrs....
Coming off 2 straight seasons of serious shoulder injuries I can see how this year would be a difficult year and it wouldn't surprise me one bit if Hemmer returns to form at the back end of this year and continue it on into next year.
Whoever ends up with him is going to reap the benefits...I hope it's here...based on your interview it seems as though he truly likes it here, has many friends here, can see what is coming here and would like to be a part of it. He even said he was fond of the fans despite of the haters in here.
February 03 2012, 05:12PM
considering era, (excluding how good goalies are these days compared to the 80s) even though Gagner did not score one bad goal out of the four. This COULD BE the single greatest performance in an NHL game buy a skater.
Three guys did it in '88, so yeah that was definitely the era of inflated stats. It was an unreal performance.
February 03 2012, 05:35PM
@Jason Gregor
I think Spec may have set a record for seething re: Hemsky.
It is interesting to note how little thought he has actually put into the situation. He couldn't give you a straight answer to any of your reasonable questions. Bottom line: he just doesn't like Hemsky and he seems to think affability is the key quality NHL GMs look for.
February 02 2012, 11:38PM
February 02 2012, 11:50PM
Embarassing but I was competing in a beer chugging contest at a comedy birthday party at brixx, I feel like I failed like a pregnancy test, plus side.. i'm pretty drunk, or as rappers cal it drizzy!
February 02 2012, 11:51PM
Samwise. To quote Tolkein, you're back.
Just amazing to watch. Nice to see a bit of Oilers history being made since I wasn't alive for any of the Stanley Cups!
February 02 2012, 11:55PM
As an Oilers fan born a tad too late to remember the '80s dynasty years, that was the greatest regular season game I have ever seen.
I finally somewhat understand what it must have been like to witness the great Oilers teams in the '80s doing this on a regular basis.
I don't know what else to say. Congrats to Sam. Congrats to the Oilers. Congrats to the all of us Oilers fans.
February 02 2012, 11:57PM
I can't believe I missed this! So happy for Sam and the entire team. Moments like this do wonders for a team and obviously the player's psyche. I'm sure I won't be the only one dead tired for work in the morning after staying up to watch the replay.
February 03 2012, 12:00AM
Good for Sam. He deserves all the accolades after tonight's performance. Something tells me he won't be getting much sleep tonight and he wakes up with sore cheeks from smiling in his sleep.
February 03 2012, 12:03AM
I'm old enough to have grown up with the Oilers of the 80's as my "normal" but I was young enough to not realize at the time that I was witnessing anything historical.
Even the 2006 cup run seemed more like a run of good fortune... It's been a long, long time now since I can remember seeing anything that I would describe as magic. But THIS night I would describe as magic!
Thanks Sam!
as the cat in the hat would say, Go Sammy Go!!!!!
Props to Gagner. That performance by him and his team-mates really defies description. I have seen him give lots of try and I thought he was too slow and just seemed out of sync. I guess I was wrong. He was flying tonight. I hope this phenomenal night gives him the confidence to move foward and elevate his game to the next level.
I think maybe more people's opinions than mine were changed tonight.
February 03 2012, 12:16AM
I went to the theatre to watch Kevin Smith Live from Behind. And I forgot to set the PVR. FML. (But KS was awesome)
February 03 2012, 12:44AM
Sammy has been through a lot of ups and downs but for a night or two, he is definitely the King of Edmonton. Whether you're a fan or not, you have to have loads of respect for what he did tonight. ATTABOY SAMMY!
February 03 2012, 01:17AM
And there i was stuck in Toronto. Try asking the bartender to find the Oilers game...
"oh no, the HABS are playing"
February 03 2012, 01:31AM
But, on the other hand.. While you guys are walking through the office doors at 8am with red eyes and a fuzzy brain, I'll be walking through the doors of the hall of fame!
February 03 2012, 01:45AM
I gave my cousin those tickets so he could go with his mom to his first hockey game.
When he came home he beaked me into depression. :c
February 03 2012, 01:58AM
I have been an Oilers fan from the begining,I thought I seen it all(Gretzky and Co.)but man,simply the best game I have seen in a long time...congrats Sammy...keep it up and hope to see you for years to come as na OIler...
I was there. Totally hilarious vibe in the rink.
In a long list of surreal experiences in that building, tonight ranks among the most bizarre.
Sam with a minus 8 is believable, this...... not so much.
It happened... and I shall remember it fondly as much for its unpredictability as its magic.
February 03 2012, 04:30AM
I was listening to the game at work. I had the PVR set, but when I watched it later that night, the sound on the broadcast was screwed and you could only hear the arena noise. Then, the recording finished with 5 minutes left to play in the third.
To cap it all off, two of my friends (who aren't Oiler fans) were at the game after one of them managed to trade some guy an energy drink for two tickets.
Either way, 8 FRICKIN' POINTS.
February 03 2012, 04:35AM
I fell asleep when it was 2-0 for the Hawks (Damn +3.5 hr time zone). Woke up and watched the TSN highlights completely stunned. I can't believe they won that game after the horrible 1st the had let alone created a magical night.
February 03 2012, 07:15AM
Had a Dinner Meeting and got home at the first intermission -- guess I missed nothing.
Like Gregor said it was an 80's night all over. That was surreal. Everytime the three of them were on and had the puck you knew the outcome -- bingo bango bongo, a flashing red light and a bullhorn going off...(somewhere late last night Patrick Kane was walking the streets of Edmonton out of his mind).
One thing about Gagner's play lately though is that he competes -- yea hes not big or fast but he brings game.
Also loved the cele of Whitney!!
By far, the most amazing hockey game I've ever been to! Go Gagner!! I need to find a copy of that game because I forgot to set my DVR.
February 03 2012, 08:15AM
I was there!!!!!, thanks for the tix!!
I changed the channel after 6. There was no way he was going to get to 8. Epic fail on my part.
February 03 2012, 08:27AM
Im not first but I'm going to do it anyway......
Fantastic Is Sam Tonight.
Colin, this is the first, last and ONLY time I will ever say this to a fister... Well Done, sir.
February 03 2012, 08:34AM
I caught the back half of the game when the game got tied at 3, and once the Gagner line got rolling in the third, they looked unstoppable. I felt like it was an '80s version of a Oilers v. Hawks tilt.
I'm happy for Gagner (who needed to receive a break), I'm happy for the Oilers (who needed the morale boost) and I'm happy for the fans (who needed some light in an otherwise dark season).
Maybe now people will spell his name correctly?
February 03 2012, 08:59AM
Well, as we all know, Gagner means "to win" in French.


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Now that the dust has settled over in the south, we thought it was only right to hand out some praise to the stars of Super Rugby, Round 8.
Now that the dust has settled over in the southern hemisphere, Planet Rugby thought it was only right to hand out some praise to the stars of Super Rugby, Round 8.
Without further ado, here comes our offering – be sure to send in your own 15-1 team selections
15 Charles Piutau (Blues): Got over the advantage line on several occasions with his counter-attacking runs and was safe under the high ball. Ben Smith also deserves a mention as he was one of the Highlanders' best players as well as Israel Folau, who stood out in the Waratahs' defeat to the Hurricanes.
14 Jason Woodward (Rebels): Gave easily his best display since joining the Rebels. Scored two tries in the win over the Force and could have had a hat-trick but for a forward pass from James O'Connor.
13 Rene Ranger (Blues): Another fine showing for the Blues against the Highlanders. Set up two tries for Piri Weepu and gained 72 metres on attack with five defenders beaten as well as five offloads. He gets in ahead of the Hurricanes' Conrad Smith and Adam Ashley-Cooper of the Waratahs, who both impressed in their head-to-head clash in Wellington.
12 Robert Ebersohn (Cheetahs): Is improving with every outing in the number 12 jersey after playing most of his career at outside centre. Ebersohn did well against the Stormers' Springbok midfield combination of Jean de Villiers and Juan de Jongh and was rewarded with a try for his efforts.
11 Julian Savea (Hurricanes): – Kept the 'Tahs defence busy for 80 minutes, gaining 156 metres on attack with five defenders beaten. His superb attacking efforts were rewarded with a brace of tries.
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8 Cornell du Preez (Kings): Strong effort with ball in hand in the Kings' memorable draw and scored two tries in the process. Also put in a big effort on defence and beats out Mose Tuiali'i of the Highlanders and the Cheetahs' Philip van der Walt who also had big games.
7 Ardie Savea (Hurricanes): An excellent debut against the Waratahs. The 19-year-old had a high work-rate, impressed with his support play, and was immense on defence, making 21 tackles! Also won his battle with Wallaby flanker Michael Hooper who was one of the 'Tahs' better players.
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Sometimes a Culinary Yes Yes can't wait until Sunday
At the end of January of this year, Chick-fil-A helped southern motorists stranded in a terrible snowstorm. It was a wonderful moment, and greatly appreciated by many. Humanitarian actions like that really touch me. But when the efforts are so close to home I am proud in addition to heart-warmed.
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GB is a little scary
GB is a little scary
San Francisco didn't travel all the way to New England work over the Patriots?
I must have dreamed that.
How about Atlanta beating up on Denver?
Packers smoking the Texans.
Vikings smoking the Texans.
Who has the AFC beaten this year because the NFC waxing the AFC was happening last year as well.
You guys keep talking about several years ago though.
The NFC East has been a mediocre division for many years, Washington is now 5-6 outside the NFC East this year and was 5-1 inside the division. I wonder why that is? Put Brady on NYG, put Peyton on NYG and they win 13-14 games every year. W/ Peyton they probabl go out in the div rd but they get there and have a chance.
ROFLMFAO at Sanchez trying to play QB while being hit as much as Eli got hit that game. Even you have to admit Sanchez cant handle defensive pressure.
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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
The quagga and zebra mussel working group met to discuss the changes in boat launching procedures at Lake Powell and how these might affect local waters if at all.
The hours open for boat access to Lake Powell will be from 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be boat inspectors on hand during these hours.
Daniel Keller and Larry Dalton from the Division of Wildlife Resources conducted the meeting. They asked the question how does the strategy to be used at Lake Powell relate to the waters in the area here. It was mentioned that on the waters here, they must be considered on a case by case basis. Most of the ramps are not gated for any closures. Dalton said any type of closures are distasteful to the DWR. He said most of our communities are 24 hour communities and when people get off shift, they are ready to recreate and people hate to see restrictions. "Any restrictions should be regulated by reason," said Dalton. Joe's Valley and Huntington North have both been listed as suspicious waters. There has been one test conducted at Huntington North so far this season and it came back negative. The waters at Electric Lake have not been sampled yet this season, because the water temperature is below that believed to sustain the mussels. Electric Lake tested positive for veligers last year. To date there have been no adults found in any Utah waters. Sampling of local waters will take place once a month throughout the summer.
The group discussed soft closures where a gate is just closed, but not locked, so people can still pull their boat off the lake in the middle of the night, but this type of closure would discourage people from launching in the middle of the night, before their boat has been checked and a decontamination take place if it's needed.
At Red Fleet reservoir they are looking at closing some access points and directing boaters to the main ramp. At Electric Lake there is a dirt road and access on the south side of the lake. This road may be blocked to restrict access to the lake on this side, to prevent small boats from launching without being checked.
The group also discussed the need for decontamination of boats after they come off Electric Lake so they don't spread the mussels to other waters.
Staffing is a problem when maintaining workers at these launch sites, to prevent contaminated boats from launching. They only have the resources to be there at certain times. Sometimes workers are at Electric Lake during the day and maybe check one boat in 11 hours time.
If a boat has been on an infected or suspected water in the last 30 days, it needs decontaminated.
Russ Finley said, "Let's figure out where we've had problems and look at the individual reservoirs separately. What success and problems have we had at each place. We don't want to fix a problem we don't have."
Kellar said, "The compliance at the reservoirs in the area has been good."
A man from California came just yesterday to Scofield. We let him know he couldn't launch until he was decontaminated. He was really good about it. Most boaters are good. The education has been effective and people are getting the message. I don't see the need for closures. The management in the future will hinge on the sampling this summer. We need to decide what to do if we get positive hits.
Finley said he would like to see tight controls so the mussels don't spread. The public needs to buy into the process and encourage compliance among boaters with some positive peer pressure.
It was mentioned the smaller boats and canoes which dry out easily are less of a threat than the larger boats with bilge pumps and areas which don't dry out easily.
Jay Mark Humphrey the director of the Emery Water Conservancy District is concerned with the costs of clean-up and containment if the mussels become established. The water systems in the county could be in jeopardy. Their contract with the Bureau of Reclamation states that the Emery Water district will maintain the water systems. If the systems become infected it could take millions of dollars to clean them up. Huntington North is small enough it could be treated chemically, but for a large reservoir like Joe's Valley that wouldn't be an option. There are also issues of recontamination as the drainages are so interconnected in the area.
Paul Birdsey from the DWR said they are sensitive to the ramifications for the water users. The DWR has tried to get out in front of the mussels. They have obtained funds from the legislature to fight the establishment of the mussels in Utah. The funding for a permanent wash station at Huntington North is looking good.
Dan Richards is the state parks manager at Huntington North, Millsite and Scofield state parks. He said at Huntington someone is there most of the time, most boats launch from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is some night fishing at the reservoir. He sees the greater threat as what comes down stream into the reservoir from the drainage than from the boats.
Dalton said no methodology is available to control the travel of the mussels down stream. In the Midwest the mussels have been known to travel both up and down stream. The flow of water does move them around. The mussels are flushed into the Gulf of Mexico, but they don't survive there, because it is too hot for them. "We will put up a fight to hold back the mussels," said Dalton.
The bacteria was discussed that kills the mussels by disrupting their digestive process and they die. This will not be ready before 2010 and it is not known in what quantities it will be available or what the cost will be. "That seems to be a hope for open water treatment," said Dalton.
In enclosed facilities, chemical drips can be used, another method of control is ultra violet light which is expensive, but kills them.
Dalton said there is a mixed bag ahead and they don't know what to do with them. "We can't defeat the mussel. If we did nothing in 20 years they would infect every water in Utah. If we put up a fight we can hold them back. Estimates are it would cost Utah $15 million a year, if they establish here. If we hold them back, it will save money," said Dalton.
Cody Allred wondered what the boat usage is on Electric Lake. A dozen boats launch there in a weekend's time. On the fact sheet the boaters sign, it gathers their zip code and asks questions about the waters their boat has been in. Another concern was the collection of live bait at Electric Lake. Birdsey said it is a class B misdemeanor to transport water and fish. They are approaching the legislature about making it a class A misdemeanor.
People are encouraged to take personal responsibility and clean their boats. If people don't comply with any rules that are put into place then they can expect tighter restrictions. Humphrey said, "Dan's done a good job at Huntington North, the recreation use should be there. Shut gates are not the answer."
The question was raised of when restrictions would be in place if they are implemented. Personnel is not available at the parks as much during the fall. It was mentioned the gates at the state parks are not closed at nights. If a soft closure of a boat ramp after hours goes into affect either a gate or cones would be in place, but personnel would have to be available to reopen the ramp during the open hours for launching.
There is a phone number available to report any signs of the mussels. If you've been on a contaminated water you can call the DWR and ask to have your boat decontaminated. The Emery County Commissioners pointed out the education process needs to be ongoing. There are still people out there unfamiliar with the mussel and the implications of an infestation.
Float tubes can be decontaminated with 409 cleaner.
Richards said most of the users at Huntington North are local people with an occasional out of state visitor. Most people have been pretty good about compliance at Huntington North. The key in the decontamination process is the 140 degree water needed to kill the mussel. All possible threats for transportation of the mussels are being looked at. Nobody knows where the veligers came from that are in Electric Lake.
"Hopefully after this summer, all tests will be negative. Maybe they won't take here. Everyone just needs to be responsible and educated. Take care of your boat. The implications of an infestation are far reaching. The boat ramps might be closed. We would have a lot of lost opportunities and ruined equipment. We must do all we can. We've all partnered together and are working for a solution," said Richards.