Autos
- Sports
Car Club of America Chicago Region
- The SCCA is a motorsport organization that supports auto racing
through competitions, meetings, classifieds and information.
- Buick
Gran Sport Club of America, Chicagoland Chapter
- Primary interests include 1965 to 1972 Gran Sports and 1984 to
1987 Turbo Regals, while offering support for any performance Buick
enthusiast. Photos, swap meets, events featured.
- Capri
Club of Chicago - An organization for owners of Capris and other
small cars (especially Mustang, Escort, Merkur XR4ti, Fiesta).
Offers a variety of motorsport and social events, such as tours,
gymkhanas, rally, auto shows, technical seminars and clinics and
monthly meetings.
- Chicago
Alfa Romeo Owners Club - Founding chapter of the US Alfa Club.
Site has features, galleries, classifieds, and club events.
- Chicago
Area MGA Club - Photographs, classifieds, and a summary of the
activities of the club dedicated to this model made by MG, Morris
Garages, the British automaker.
- Chicago
Corvette Club - Features events, photo gallery, history and
contacts for area enthusiasts of the Chevrolet Corvette.
- Chicagoland
MG Club - Includes a newsletter, technical tips, history, and a
members area.
- Chicagoland
Mopar Connection - Club for those with interest in
Chrysler-manufactured vehicles - includes calendar of events,
chapter information, and pictures.
- Chicagoland
Replicar Association - Focused on the interests of kit cars and
replicas. Includes links to member's sites, buy and sell area, as
well as membership information.
- Chicagoland
Thunderbirds - A chapter of the Vintage Thunderbird Club
International and is dedicated to the preservation of the Ford
Thunderbird and uniting owners of these automobile. Features events
and car show calendar, photo gallery, trivia, and links.
- Cruisin'
Tigers GTO Club - Offers an annual Pontiac car show - The Indian
Uprising, local cruises, technical seminars, picnics, monthly
meetings, a Christmas party and events throughout the year.
- Illinois
Sports Owners Association - Serving as the Triumph car club of
Chicago and Northern Illinois. Features history and overview of
club, events calendar, membership information, garage talk, FAQs,
message board, guestbook, links and contacts.
- Mercedes-Benz
Club of America - Chicagoland Section - Features news and events
for local members along with resources for the general public
regarding Mercedes-Benz automobiles.
- Packards
of Chicagoland - Dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of
Packard automobiles. Features events calendar and club projects.
- Porsche
Club of America: Chicago Region - Offering news, resources,
drivers education, history and events to area enthusiasts.
- Shelby
Dodge Automobile Club Chicagoland Chapter - Features events
calendar and photo gallery for Dodge Shelby and late model Mopars.
Also, offers a link directory.
- Stallion's
Gate Mustang Club - Offering area Ford and Mustang owners an
outlet for socializing and networking. Features an events calendar,
classifieds, cruise locations, member discount program and
application form, contacts and links.
- Wheels
Rallye Team - Rally club that creates and runs gimmick road
rallyes. Overview of the club and the concept, tutorial for
beginners, schedule of events, rallye results, and contact
information.
- Windy
City Chapter of BMW Car Club of America (BMWCCA) - Features area
events and activities such as an autocross, along with articles,
news, a message board, membership information and an events
calendar.
- Illinois
Tractor Pulling Association - A truck and tractor pulling
association; includes classes, sponsors, photos, schedules, officers
and directors, and news.
- Track
Enterprises, Inc. - Auto racing track news and racing
information for the state of Illinois.
- Aledo
Raceway - This 1/4 mile, semi banked, clay oval features
Modifieds, Limited Late Model, Street Stock, Cruisers, 2-Man Thunder
Cars and Midget racing events.
- Belle
Clair Speedway - Located in Belleville this clay oval track
features Late Model, Sportsman and Modified racing events. Schedule,
winners page, points, track information, driving directions and
photo gallery.
- Blackhawk
Farms Raceway - This 2 mile asphalt road course features SCCA,
Open Wheeled Formula Cars, Showroom Stock, WKA Sprint, Enduro Karts
and Motorcycle racing events. Track information, events calendar,
photo gallery and event services.
- Charleston
Speedway - Located in Charleston, this 3/8 mile, dirt, oval
track races Super Street, Modified and Northern Allstar Late Models.
- Chicagoland
Speedway - Located in Joliet this track hosts NASCAR Winston Cup
and Busch, IROC, ARCA, and INDY races. Schedules, ticket
information, directions, area links and racing store.
- Clay
County Speedway - Located in Flora this 1/3 mile, high banked,
clay oval features UMP Modified, Limited Late Model, Super Street,
Bombers and Sportsman racing events. Results, schedule, rules,
points, photos and weather information.
- Coles
County Speedway - Located in Mattoon this clay oval features
various modified and sprint car racing. Driving directions,
schedule, winners, news, message boards, and photo gallery.
- Fairbury
American Legion Speedway - The speedway is a 1/3 mile,
semi-banked, dirt oval located in Fairbury. Schedule, results,
points, driving directions and weather information.
- Fayette
County Speedway - Located on the Fayette County Fairgrounds in
Brownstown this 3/8 mile, high banked, dirt oval features 2-Man Team
Cars, UMP Modified, Street Stock and Bombers racing events. Track
information, schedule, special events, rules, results, standings and
links.
- Freeport
Raceway Park - Facility offers a 1/4 mile, semi banked, clay
oval and a 1/2 mile, semi banked, clay oval. Racing includes Late
Model, Modified, Sportsman, Hobby Stock and Pure Stock.
- Gateway
International Raceway - Hosts NASCAR Busch and Craftsman Track
series in addition to ARCA, NHRA and IRL races. Track information,
schedules, course maps, news, and ticket information. Located in
Madison.
- Grundy
County Speedway - Located in Morris this 1/3 mile, high banked,
asphalt oval features Late Model, Sportsman and Street Stock racing
events. Photos, race results, standings, events, rules and news.
- Highland
Speedway - This 1/4 mile, high banked, dirt oval features UMP
Late Model, UMP Modified, SARA Street Stock and Bombers. Results,
points, photos, schedules, driving directions, track information and
rules.
- Kankakee
Motor Speedway - This 1/3 mile, semi banked, clay, oval track
located in Kankakee features UMP Late Model, UMP Modified, Street
Stock and AMSA Mini Sprints racing events.
- La
Salle Speedway - Dirt oval racing in LaSalle. Driver profiles,
maps, track information, driving directions, news, points, race
results and special events.
- Meadowdale
International Raceway - Tribute to this historic track which
operated from 1958 to 1969. It was 3.27 mile road course located in
Carpentersville near Chicago. Many historic and current photos.
- Mount
Vernon Speedway - This 1/4 mile, high banked, dirt track
features UMP Late Model, Modified, and Street Stock racing. Ticket
information, schedule, track information, results, rules and driver
profiles.
- Peoria
Speedway - This 1/4 mile, high banked, dirt oval features NASCAR
Late Model, NASCAR Modified, Sportsman, Street Stock, Bombers, UMP
Nationals, Vintage Motorcycle and the NKF Tour racing events.
- Quincy
Raceway - Located in Quincy, this dirt track features various
late model, stock and modified racing. Rules, schedule, results,
directions, news and history.
- Red
Hill Raceway - This 1/3 mile, oval track, near Sumner, features
UMP Modifieds, Super Streets and Bomber racing events. News, track
information, and race results.
- Rockford
Speedway - Located near Rockford this NASCAR sanctioned 1/4
Mile, high-banked, asphalt race track features Late Models, Grand
National Sportsman, American Short Trackers, Road Runners and Figure
8 racing. Race reports, standings, schedule and divisions
information.
- Route
66 Raceway - This drag strip and oval dirt track are located in
Joliet. Track news, event schedule, guest book and ticket prices.
- Santa
Fe Speedway Remembered - Historical information on the now
closed Santa Fe Speedway.
- Southern
Illinois Raceway - This clay oval is located in Marion and
features sprint and modified racing. Offers race results, schedule,
classifieds and class information.
- Spoon
River Speedway - This 3/8 mile, dirt oval is located in Canton.
Race results, points, photos, track information, history and
classifieds.
- Sycamore
Speedway - This clay oval is located in Sycamore. Schedule,
action page, points, events, history and photo gallery.
- Track
Enterprises - Information for Farmer City Raceway, Illinois
State Fairgrounds, DuQuoin Speedway, Macon Speedway and other
Illinois race tracks.
- Tri-City
Speedway - These 1/2 mile and 1/4 mile dirt tracks are located
in Granite City. Racing includes the NASCAR Weekly Racing Series
Late Models, Sportsman, Modifieds, Street Stocks and entry level
Hornets.
- Vermillion
County Speedway - This clay oval is located inside the
Vermillion County Fairgrounds in Danville. Schedule, news, results,
points and class information.
- Byron
Dragway - This 1/4 mile dragstrip is located in Byron. Includes
message board, news, pictures, points, schedule and track
information.
- Cordova
Dragway Park - IHRA sanctioned dragstrip located in Cordova.
Includes points, results, news, schedule, photo gallery and maps.
- Midstate
Dragway - Home of the O'Reilly Auto Parts Jr. Drag Racing League
Challenge, this 1/8 mile track is NHRA sanctioned, and located in
Havana. Events, fees, news, schedule, photo gallery, points, results
and rules.
Aviation
- AirNav.Com
- Listing of airports by city. Includes location and map,
operations, services, communication aids, navigation and runway
details, and contacts.
- Belleville/Scott
Air Force Base/MidAmerica Airport - BLV - Features flight
information, layout, parking, ground transportation, weather, FAQs,
facts and related links.
- Bloomington-Normal/Central
Illinois Regional Airport - BMI - Flight schedules, directions,
press releases, newsletters airfares, and information on future
plans can be found.
- Champaign
- Urbana Willard Airport - CMI - Serving east central Illinois;
with flight information, fares, directions, parking, maps, and
weather.
- Chicago
- Aurora Municipal Airport - ARR - Reliever airport facilities
for O'Hare (ORD) and Midway (MDW). Includes executive flight
services, logistics, accessibility, ground support service and
safety with Fixed Base Operator (FBO). Also, offers recreational and
sport aviation, and location maps with directions.
- Chicago
O'Hare International Airport - ORD - Flight status, terminal
maps, future plans, history, photo gallery, and information on the
concessions, ground transportation, parking and airlines.
- Chicago/Friends
of Merrill C Meigs Airport - CGX - Unofficial home page of
Chicago's downtown lakefront facility. General information,
including current legislation, becoming a member, news, events,
history, volunteers, live air traffic control, web cam and online
store.
- Chicago/Romeoville/Lewis
University Airport - LOT - Corporate field. Includes layout,
area maps, lodgings, attractions, photo gallery, development
opportunities, and information for pilots and on the services.
- Chicago/Waukegan
Regional Airport - UGN - General aviation reliever facility for
Chicago's O'Hare International. General information on the services,
map, contacts, history, pictures and links.
- DuPage
Airport - DPA - Includes directions and history, flight and real
estate information, regulations, and flight center services.
- Greater
Peoria Regional Airport (KPIA) - Serving central Illinois; with
summary of services, news, flight information, ground transportation
information, and directions.
- Greater
Rockford Airport - RFD - Features information on the facilities,
services and Authority. Employment opportunities and contacts can
also be found.
- Moline/Quad
City International Airport - MLI - Overview of the facilities,
services, and airlines, plus news, tourist information, maps,
directions, photo gallery and FAQs.
- Mount
Vernon Airport - MVN - Pilot data and runway information, maps,
and listings for nearby lodging.
- Balloon
Association of Greater Illinois - A resource for Illinois area
pilots and crew of hot air balloons. Find pilot biographies, events
classifieds, the "Balloon Room" museum, and scholarship
information.
- Wind
Dancers Powered Parachutes - Dealers and trainers for Buckeye
Powered Parachutes. Offers training in fixed wing flight and powered
parachutes. Information sales, aircraft, and weather. Located at the
New Lenox-Howell Airport (1C2) in New Lenox and an airpark in
Peotone.
- Chapter
790 - Barrington - Chapter officers, meeting times and location,
Young Eagles, projects, membership form and member area.
- Chapter
475 - Freeport - Provides information on member projects, events
and officers.
- Chapter
414 - Grayslake - Meeting schedule, programs and events, member
projects, newsletter and chapter history.
- Chapter
932 - Greenwood - Newsletter, events, meeting information,
contact details and bylaws.
- Chapter
750 - Marion - Newsletter, projects, members, guest book, links
and archives.
- Chapter
1155 - Mount Vernon - About the chapter, event calendar, Young
Eagles and photo gallery.
- Chapter
563 - Peoria - Chapter information, newsletter, projects and
contact information.
- Chapter
75 - Quad Cities - Members projects, minutes of meetings, and a
newsletter.
- Chapter
101 - Schaumberg - Member benefits, Young Eagles, photos, news,
meeting and contact information.
- Chapter
153 - Schaumburg - Features newsletter, map, photos, plus
meeting and event calendar.
- Airway
Flight Services, Inc. - Obtain complete pilot training through
airline transport certificate. Train on the Frasca-142P simulator.
Rent at Chicago-Palwaukee Municipal and Burlington, Wisconsin,
airports.
- Curtis
Aviation Services, Inc. - Flight instruction includes part 61
and 141 and a 4 year degree from Quincy University. Single and
multi-engine rentals. Based at Quincy Regional Airport.
- FlyingSafely.Com
- Larry Collins, CFI, at Logan County Airport, Lincoln provides
private pilot instruction in his own Cherokee 180 and maintains
flying stories on this web site.
- Illinois
Aviation Academy - All types of pilot certifications, accredited
college classes in various fields of aviation and pleasure flying
are available at I.A.A.
- Midwest
Flight Academy - Provides pilot training and career counseling.
- Northwest
Aviation Inc. - Offers flight training, aircraft rental,
airplane rides and scenic tours with information on supplies and
contacts. Located at Schaumburg airport.
- Pontiac
Flying Service - Offers flight instruction and aerial
agricultural application, and other services. Located in Pontiac.
- Stick
and Rudder Flying Club - A Cessna based club offering basic
training from Waukegan Regional Airport.
- Target
Aviation, LLC. - Offers aircraft sales, flight training,
aircraft rental and helicopter training. Based at Milan.
- Waukegan
Wings - Use the Wings 3-axis, full motion flight simulator and
rent single-engine Cessna, Diamond Star, and twin-engine Baron to
gain multi-level pilot's licenses at Waukegan Regional Airport.
- Windy
City Flyers - A Chicago area flying club offering training for
private, commercial, airline transport pilot and flight instructor
licenses. Based at Palwaukee Municipal Airport.
- Belleville
R/C Flyers - Metro East region of St. Louis - Model aviation
club data, events, field maps, photos, officers, instructors,
related links, and forums.
- Blue
Max R/C Flying Club - Buffalo Grove - Large RC flying club
located in the NW suburbs of Chicago.
- Charleston
RC Stone Flyers - Model aviation club information, officers,
events, pictures, and related links.
- Checkerboard
Field R/C Club - Maywood - Model aviation group's calendar,
pictures, minutes, newsletters, and related links.
- The
Fermilab Barnstormers - Batavia - The club was formed to
strengthen and promote the art of building and operating radio
control models.
- Fox
Valley Aero Club - St. Charles - Model airplane club
information, events, newsletter, field map, pictures, rules,
classifieds, and related links.
- Grundy
Area Aeromodelers - Morris - RC model aviation club site with
membership information, club data, photos, and field map.
- Joliet
Radio Control Club - Model aviation group's information, events,
pictures, for sale, contacts, and related links.
- Lincolnland
Model Air Show Team - RC model aviation group's information,
member roster, documentaries, events, pictures, and related links.
- Midwest
Air Wing - South Roxanna - RC model airplane club information,
contacts, field map, events, pictures, area lodging, and related
links.
- Palos
R/C Flying Club - Orland Park - Model aviation group's
information, events, field map, pictures, rules, tips, newsletter,
and related links.
- Pekin
RC Club - Pekin - Model aviation group presents their field
rules, events, photos, members, and contacts.
- Propbusters
R/C Club - Browns - Model aviation group's information,
officers, events, pictures, field map, and related links.
- Radio
Signal Modelers - Elmwood Park - RC model aviation club
information, contacts, pictures, field map, and related links.
- Rock
Valley R/C Flyers - Rockford - Model aviation club information,
events, field map, contacts, and related links.
- SAM
117 - Model aviation group flying old-timers, gliders, scale
models, and electric powered R/C model aircraft.
- Sentral
Illinois Radio Society - Bloomington - RC model aviation club
information, events, field map, forum, member area, and related
links.
- Spoon
River Flyers - Maquon - Model aviation club information and
contacts.
- Suburban
Aeroclub of Chicago - RC model aviation information, pictures,
field map, events, contacts, and newsletter.
- Suburban
R/C Barnstormers - Bloomingdale - RC model aviation club
information, pictures, forum, newsletter, schedule, and related
links.
- Tri
Village RCers - Northwest Chicago - RC model airplane club
information, field map, and related links.
- Archway
Skydiving Center - Dropzone in Illinois near St. Louis, MO.
Tandem, static line. FAQ, photos, links.
- Chicagoland
Skydiving - Dropzone in Hinckley IL. Photos, prices, online
reservations, events, FAQ.
- Skycam
Productions - Skycam Productions - Producers of professional
skydiving video presentations
- Skydive
Chicago, Inc. - Training facility in Ottawa, IL. 90 min from
Chicago. First jump information, news, photos, bulletin board,
online student manual, and comparison information. Gift certificates
for students available.
- Skydive
Illinois - Single page with phone number
Birding
- Bald
Eagles in the Wetlands of Western Illinois
- Elementary school project.
- Bird
Checklists - Checklists for the state and 9 refuges in Illinois.
- Birding
Breaks: Illinois Grassland Species and Research - Virtual tour
in search of grassland species; tag along with researchers as they
investigate breeding success.
- Birding
Fest of Southernmost Illinois - Annual event held in late
April-early May at the Cache River State Natural Area.
- Birding
in Illinois - Bird checklist, maps, rare bird alerts,
information about tours and guides, and links to birdwatching sites
in Illinois.
- The
Birds of Fermilab - Pages containing the results of current
survey of the birdlife found on the site of the Fermi National
Accelerator Laboratory Chicago, Illinois.
- Carlyle
Lake Bird Report - Photos, bird checklist, recent sightings and
other useful information.
- Chicago
Ornithological Society - Meetings and programs, field trips,
educational activities, and IBET (Illinois Birders Exchanging
Thoughts) e-mail group.
- DuPage
Birding Club - Meetings, field trips, hotline, count results,
and county bird checklist.
- Evanston
North Shore Bird Club - Located in north suburban Chicago. Field
trips, meetings, and photos.
- Forest
and Grassland Birds in Illinois - Habitat establishment,
enhancement and management for forest and grassland birds in
Illinois.
- The
Gadwall Birding Page - Chicago area birding guide, photographs,
and trip reports.
- Hyde
Park Chicago Birding - Brief description of some good spots to
try on the south side of Chicago.
- Illinois
and Chicago Net-Birding - Urs Geiser's comprehensive birding
site, with checklists, rare bird alerts, and resources.
- Illinois
Birds - Species list, distribution map and detailed information
on a large number of bird species found in Illinois.
- Illinois
Ornithological Society - Information on field trips for birders,
bird alerts and details from the Illinois Ornithological Records
Committee.
- Illinois
Raptor Center - Rehabilitation center near Decatur.
- Lake
Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve - One of the largest
protected heron nesting sites in our state. Plainfield, IL
- Ravensday
Nature Ezine - Chicago and Illinois birding articles.
- Speaking
of Birds - Jim Frazier's site with articles, resources, images,
and speeches on birds and birding.
Boating
- Burnham
Park Yacht Club - Includes
information regarding scheduled events, regatta information, race
results and club hours of operation.
- Chicago
Corinthian Yacht Club - Volunteers maintain a listing of
activities and events, one design racing fleets based in Montrose
Harbor.
- Chicago
Sailing Club - Provides sailing instruction, recreational
sailing, racing and social events for club members and owns and
operates a fleet of sailboats on Lake Michigan.
- Chicago
Yacht Club - Private club that features news, events, and its
own magazine. Includes information about the club for non-members.
- Columbia
Yacht Club - Since 1892, promoting yachting, the sciences of
seamanship and navigation, conducting sailing and yachting
activities, and maintaining suitable quarters for the entertainment
and convenience of members.
- MANATRA
- Marine Navigation and Training Association - Operates a former
naval training vessel (YP-671) to educate young people and develop
their seamanship skills. Composed of retired Navy, Coast Guard and
Merchant Marine personnel. Training, photos, links and history are
highlights.
- United
Airlines Sailing Club: Chicago Chapter - Club for employees,
retirees, friends and family of United Airlines. Includes photos,
newsletters, announcements and links to sailing competitions.
- Great
Lakes Boating - The Boaters' directory to the Great Lakes.
Information on marinas, charters, fishing, lofts, chandlers.
- Chicago
Dive Charter - Catamaran charter boat on Lake Michigan available
for party cruises, fishing and diving. Site includes prices and
contact information.
- Chicago
Sailing Club - Our J-Class sailboats range from 22 to 30 feet
and may be chartered (crewed or bareboat) by the hour, day, or week.
Lessons also available!
- Powerboat
Charters Chicago - Chicago's premier sailboat, powerboat and
yacht charter service can plan your Lake Michigan or Chicago River
cruise.
- Tall
Ship 'Windy' - Two 150 ft 4 masted tall ships out of Chicago
take 150 persons for day trips, or 25 overnight. Educational and
team building activities.
- C
and M Canoe Rental - Offers canoeing on the Fox River. General
information, pricing, contacts, and pictures.
- Canoe
Shack - Located in St. Charles, and offers, for rent, canoes for
trips on the Fox River. Trips, maps, the river, reservations, and
contacts.
- Canoe
the Vermilion - Canoe Illinois' beautiful Vermilion river in
north central Illinois. Offering canoe rental and livery services
for the Vermilion and Illinois rivers and the I M Canal Waterway.
Just 15 minutes from Starved Rock state park, 1.5 hours from
Chicago.
- Chicago
Area Paddling/Fishing Information - Places to sail, canoe,
kayak, or fish in the Chicagoland area. Great links to many
different water related activities in and around Chicago. 100's of
free maps online, many include depths.
- Chicago
Kayak - Provides a supportive atmosphere for paddlers of all
levels. Offers instruction, workshops, and social events.
- Chicago
River Expedition Field Trip - A travelogue of a trip down the
Chicago River by inflatable kayak and bicycle.
- Chicagoland
Canoe Base-canoe kayak - Paddlers gateway to canoeing, sea
kayaking, whitewater and cruising and racing information. Complete
service facility with a large boat and accessory inventory. Talk to
our experts about water conditions, repair advice, supplies, trip
planning. Largest selection of canoes, kayaks, life jackets,
clothing, paddles, books, maps, magazines, designs, building
supplies, safety and water survival gear.
- Grafton
Canoe and Kayak Rental - Canoe, kayak and boat rentals, biking,
camping, fishing and outdoor activities along the Mississippi and
Illinois Rivers in Grafton, Illinois.
- KayakChicago.com
- A school dedicated to teaching and promoting kayaking in and
around the Chicagoland area. Programs, tours, trips, weather,
contacts, and a message board.
- Chicago
Kayak Club - Provides a supportive atmosphere for paddlers of
all levels. Offers instruction, workshops, and social events.
- Chicago
Kitesurfing - Offers news, events, and training for kitesurfers,
kiteboarders, and those who want to learn. Feature wind reports,
training programs, maps, and discussion.
- Chicago
Lifeguard Service - Chicago Park District Aquatics Department
operates 31 beaches, 54 outdoor pools, 44 indoor pools, and one
inland lake. Features information and hours of operation for beaches
and pools, overview of services, employment and statistics.
- Lincoln
Park Boat Club (LPBC) - Focused on competitive and recreational
canoeing, kayaking, paddling and rowing; features public classes,
workshops, meetings, classifieds, and glossary of terms.
- United
States Lifesaving Association, Chicago Chapter - Includes
information on its Leone Beach JuniorGuards program, upcoming events
calendar, and members only area. Local chapter of the USLA Great
Lakes Region.
Bowling
- Lush
League Bowling - Results, teams, rules, and links.
- Specialized
Bowlers Shop - Full-service costumer based pro shop in Roselle,
Illinois.
- VARO
League - Chicago Tuesday night league information, statistics
and upcoming tournaments, and links to Chicago area bowling spots
and National bowling associations.
- Amateur
Bowlers Tour Chicagoland North Division - Features news and
information such as an events calendar, results and yearly archive,
membership at the Classic or Masters level, links and history.
- Chicago
Metropolitan Bowling Association (CMBA) - Information about the
club, includes championships, results, and upcoming events.
- Chicago
Women's Bowling Association (CWBA) - Features news, awards,
tournament and event calendars and contact form. Affiliated with the
Women's International Bowling Congress (WIBC).
- W.D.
Tournaments - Woody Demma and several area locations serve as
host to the Boot Hill (scratch) and Top Gun (handicap) tournaments
held throughout the year and home to the Grand Boot Hill Memorial
Day Weekend.
Camping
- Camelot
Campground - Offers news and details regarding rates,
activities, accommodation request form, photo gallery, and area
attractions. Based in Rock Island.
- Evening
Star Camping Resort - Country setting on 35 acres with open
grassy or wooded sites. Focused on families with many amenities and
planned activities offered. Includes rates and map. Located in
Topeka.
- Fish
Lake Beach Resort - Family owned and operated resort campground
has sites for daily and seasonal RV camping. Also offers day use of
picnicing, swimming, and fishing facilities. Located in Volo. Rates,
amenities, activities, photos, and directions.
- FitzPatrick's
Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp and Resort - Offering 65 acres of
shaded camping with three activity directors, two pools, a hot tub
and kiddie pool. Features include overview of facilities and
amenities, events calendar, reservation request form, links, and
contacts. Located in Millbrook.
- Fox
River Recreation - Site offers amenity information, rates, maps,
and area rules. Located in Antioch.
- Geneseo
Campground - Camping and recreational vehicle (RV) park next to
the historic Hennepin Canal. Features details on pull-through
facilities, camping cabins, local attractions, and recreational
equipment rental. Based in Geneseo.
- Gibson
City Camping Grounds - Offers four short-term campsites with
showers, electricity, fresh water and dump station in a shady park
for this city in East Central Illinois. Includes location
information and photos.
- Gibson's
RV Park and Campground - Cambridge campground on fifty acres in
a large timber area, with a spring fed lake.
- Grand
Detour Islands Retreat - A 50 acre island campground which
features boat launches and over 200 riverfront campsites. Located in
Dixon. Site provides services, local attractions and rates.
- Grass
Lake RV Resort and Marina - Located in the heart of the
beautiful Chain O'Lakes region of northern Illinois, features an RV
campground, marina, landing, restaurant and lounge. Offers menu
items, private parties, location map, services overview and
contacts. Located in Antioch.
- Illinois
Campground Directory - Campgrounds, RV Parks belonging to the
Illinois Campground Association.
- Illinois
State Parks: Campsite Reservation System - Includes news,
information and pricing regarding camping at state parks, fish and
wildlife areas, and recreation areas.
- Island
on the Chain Campground - Gated RV park in Antioch with all
waterfront sites, each with its own private boat slip. Photos,
yearly lease information, and units for sale.
- LanKel's
Lazy Days Campground - Offering a campground community which
takes pride in its family atmosphere, planned activities, and low
cost camping services. Includes information on facilities and
services. Located in Litchfield.
- O'Connell's
Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp-Resort - RV park and campground
equipped with rental cabins, trailers, cottages, and 650 campsites.
Family-oriented with Yogi Bear theme. Offers RV sales, services and
supplies, fishing, hiking. Includes rates and reservations. Located
in Amboy.
- Palace
Campground - Founded in 1848, offering wooded campsites with
many amenities including on-site outdoor pool, showers, laundry,
mini golf, gameroom. Online reservation request form provided.
Located in Galena.
- Papa
Murph's Tavern and Campground - Tavern, campsite, and primitive
campground located 1 mile from Starved Rock State Park and Lodge in
Utica.
- Paul
& Mary's Raceway Camping - A family owned business providing
campground spaces for racing fans. On 10 acres, located near the
Chicagoland Speedway with shuttle service to the racetrack.
- Prairie
View RV Park - Family owned recreational vehicle (RV) campground
located in Elwood, near the Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet. Features
116, 20' x 40' foot spaces on a 10-acre site.
- Stonehouse
Park, Inc. - Campground and RV park for families with daily
tent, and daily and seasonal RV sites. Offers fishing, swimming and
located near Lake Shabbona. Located in Earlville.
- Sugar
Shores Camping Resort - Family oriented RV campground located
along the banks of the Sugar River in Durand. Amenities include
heated pool, playgrounds, clubhouse, and canoe rentals. Photos,
events calendar, rates, and information request form.
Camps
- Camp
Ondessonk - A residential Catholic youth Camp located in Shawnee
National Forest of Southern Illinois. Campers learn to respect God,
themselves, and the people and world around them.
- East
Bay Camp Online - United Methodist camp located in central
Illinois. Summer camp and year round facilities, with summer
employment possibilities.
- Great
Lakes Camps - Held at Lake Forest College in Lake Forest.
Resident and day camps for 8 to 17 year-olds, specializing in golf,
tennis, soccer, and visual and performing arts. Also offers variety
of trips. Includes program details, photos, dates, rates, and
registration form.
- LaMoine
Christian Service Camp - Offers children's summer day and
resident camps with strong Christian emphasis. Throughout the year
offers programs for adults and families. Located in Tennessee.
Schedule, staff, news, and camp rules and policies.
- Land
O' Lincoln Camp Cherith - Christian camp for campers grades 2 to
12. Operated by Pioneer Clubs Cherith Camps and accredited by the
American Camping Association.
- White
Pines Ranch - You can go horseback riding, hiking, fossil
hunting, or even earn your scouting badge at White Pines Ranch near
Oregon, IL. We're a dude ranch just for kids.
Cycling
- Bicycle
Tour Illinois - Solo self contained bicycle tour through
Illinois.
- BikeIllinois
- Information about the bike paths in the Chicagoland area,
including neighborhood paths and the Grand Illinois Trail.
- Biking
with Beanzie - Annual recreational ride held in July sponsored
by Kishwaukee Kiwanis Club of DeKalb. Registration form, area maps
and lodging, contact information and photo gallery.
- Greater
Illinois Chapter: MS Bike Tours - Features events in support of
the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, including the Saturn MS 150
Town & Country Bike Tour (June 22-23, 2002) and the City Cycle
Tour for MS. Photos, event details, fundraising, and prizes.
- Illinois
Bike Trails - Trail descriptions at Ridemidwest.
- Illinois
Prairie Path - 61-mile trail located about 20 miles west of
Chicago, Illinois, in Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties.
- Johnson
County: Illinois Bicycle Capital of Illinois - Promotes
bicycling in Johnson County, the Tunnel Hill State Bicycle Trail and
the TransAmerica Bicycle Route; county was designated as the
Bicycling Capital of Illinois by an Illinois House of
Representatives' resolution.
- Rock
Cut Trail Crew - Mountain biking in Northern Illinois. Miles of
trails for all experience levels at Rock Cut State Park.
- Rotary
Ride - Recreational bike ride to support Rotary Club Charities
and cycling. 10, 25, 50 and 75 mile routes starting in Naperville
and heading west into the countryside.
- TeamSally.com
- Dedicated to providing support to freeride mountain bikers in
Illinois. Photo galleries, videos, forums and a ride calendar, plus
local news relating to freeriding.
- Bike
Chicago 2004 - Celebrates with more than 150 events held to
promote the health, economic and environmental benefits of
bicycling. Experience three months of bike fun, including the Bike
to Work Day Rally (June 18), Bike The Drive, The L.A.T.E. Ride,
boulevard tours, sporting events, exhibitions, a commuter challenge,
parades and educational workshops.
- Chicago
Critical Mass - Advocacy group that features news, events and
information on the group's activities, press releases, annual art
show, and contacts. Also, offers a photo gallery, flyers and FAQs.
- Chicago
Cycling Club - Social club dedicated to promoting safe group
cycling while highlighting the city as a viable place to tour.
- Chicagoland
Bicycle Federation - Regional bicycle advocacy for the City and
Northeastern Illinois.
- CUBS
- Chicago Urban Bicycling Society - Participate in RAGBRAI -
Registers Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. Site contains photo
gallery, archive, riding events calendar and membership information.
- Cycling
Sisters - Advocacy group that supports the increase of female
bike commuters in the city by providing educational programs,
maintenance classes, support and networking.
- Late
Ride - Starting from Buckingham Fountain at Congress and
Columbus Drive in Chicago and going for 25 miles through many
Chicago neighborhoods. The area's only after-midnight
non-competitive bicycle ride.
- Working
Bikes Cooperative - Non-profit volunteer organization recovers
donated and landfill-bound bicycles, repairs them to working
condition, and sells them to Chicagoans at a low cost in order to
fund shipments of bicycles and bike parts to developing countries.
Discussion forums, surveys, fun facts and projects are showcased.
- XXX
Racing - A USA Cycling group that is comprised mainly of bike
messengers.
- Bicycle
World Belleville - Schwinn, Giant, and GT models available on
the showroom floor. Haro bikes are available by special order.
- Bicycles
Etc. - Bike shop in Lisle and Aurora and home of the Dupage Off
Road Challenge (DORC) mountain bike race.
- Kegels
Bicycle Store - Offers online shopping of road, mountain and BMX
brands such as Trek, Schwinn, Kona, Redline, Specialized, and Haro.
- Koslow
Cycle, Inc. - A family owned store being run by 3rd and 4th
generation family members. Features information on products and
brands sold, riding tips, hours of operation and contacts. Based in
Lombard.
- Midwest
Cyclery - Downtown Wheaton shop offering a full line of
Cannondale, Diamondback, and GT bicycles and a wide selection of
rentals, parts, accessories, and services.
- On
The Fly Bicycle Repair, Inc. - Offers professional mobile
bicycle repair to individuals (home or office) and area bicycle tour
events and races. Features owner's biography, service menu and
pricing, events calendar, photo gallery, and contact information.
- Pedal
and Spoke Ltd. - Featuring brands such as Trek and Specialized
bicycles, and Yakima car racks. Features community events, sponsors
local rides and outings, offers trail maps, and message board.
Located along the Fox River Trail in North Aurora.
- Prairie
Path Cycles - Based in Winfield. Features Trek bicycles and
accessories, Lemond, Gary Fisher, Klein, Haro, and Bianchi bicycles,
along with custom hand built frames from Waterford Cycles. Hours of
operation, service costs, and directions are provided.
- Spin
Doctor Cyclewerks - Features Giant, Specialized, Raleigh, Lemond,
Burley Trailers, Diamondback, Redline and Haro. Located in Bartlett.
- Spokes
Cyclery - Full-service bicycle shop featuring online sales of
bikes, frames, parts, component and apparel. Also, features
triathlon bikes, gear and wetsuits; group rides, and international
tours. Brands include Colnago, Specialized, Litespeed, Trek, and
Klein. Locations in Wheaton and Naperville.
- Village
CycleSport - Cycling center since 1976 with locations in Elk
Grove Village and Schaumburg.
Cycling Organizations
- Arlington
Flyers - Group promoting a bicycling environment that
incorporates high fitness, challenge, goodwill and fun in the
Northwest suburbs of Chicago.
- Beezodogs
Place Recumbent Resources - A website devoted to recumbent
bicycles including a ride calendar, resource pages, links and a
selection of ride reports with photos.
- Belleville
Area Bicycling and Eating Society (BABES) - Loosely organized
bicycling group that conducts bicycle rides near Belleville,
including St. Clair, Madison and Monroe counties of Illinois. Rides,
riders, news and notes.
- Bicycle
Club of Lake County - Libertyville-based social bicycle club
interested in touring, off road riding, mountain biking, ultra
marathon and competitive riding, and cycling advocacy.
- Blackhawk
Bicycle and Ski Club - Rockford-based shop that provides a
listing of activities, events and invitational rides.
- Blue
Racing - A road and mountain bike racing team information and
statistics.
- CAMBR
- The Chicago Area Mountain Bikers - A volunteer group of mtb
enthusiasts who care about cycling and protecting the trails.
- Chicagoland
Bicycle Federation - Regional bicycle advocacy for Northeastern
Illinois.
- ChicagoLand
Off-road Bicycling Association - Loosely-organized,
internet-based group of mountain bikers from the extended
Chicagoland area. Coordinated to share trail experiences and
knowledge as well helping support unpaved trails. Includes race and
trail condition information as well as area guides.
- Decatur
Bicycle Club - Ride calendar, events, photo gallery, membership
information, guestbook and links.
- Elmhurst
Bicycle Club - Serving Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Lombard and Wheaton
areas. Membership information, photos, ride events calendar,
newsletter, rider miles and mailing list.
- Evanston
Bicycle Club - Located in Evanston. Sponsor of the North Shore
Century, 3rd Sunday in September, plus hundreds of other rides.
- Folks
On Spokes Bicycle Club - A recreational and advocacy group
serving Chicago's Southland and Northwest Indiana. Information on
rides, activities, advocacy, mileage chart and links.
- Fox
Valley Bicycle & Ski Club - Located in the Fox Valley region
of northeastern Illinois. Affiliated with the League of American
Bicyclists and the League of Illinois Bicyclists.
- Ground
Hog Cycling - Midwestern racing team focusing on the development
of USCF and NORBA racers. Site offers current team biographies and
photos, plus a schedule of racing events.
- Hampsten
- USA Cycling and IMBA affiliated bicycle racing and recreational
group active in the Chicagoland and Green Bay areas; promotes
cycling among minorities and women.
- Illini
Bicycle Racing Club - The IBRC is the collegiate road and
mountain biking team at the University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign.
- Illinois
Valley Wheelm'n - Greater Peoria's bicycle club. Cycling events
in and around Peoria, Illinois.
- Joliet
Bicycle Club - Joliet based biking group. Membership and ride
information.
- Juggalo
Biker Association - The JBA is a youth BMX and dirt jumping
association located in Romeoville. Photos, tips and tricks, profiles
and links.
- Kickapoo
Mountain Bike Club - Leading the effort to bring mountain bike
trails to Kickapoo State Park near Danville.
- League
of Illinois Bicyclists - Invitational rides, club lists, tours,
maps, lodging, advocacy information, cycling links, funding
information, bike law, newsletter archives, and other information of
interest to Illinois and Midwest cyclists.
- McHenry
County Bicycle Club - Supporting recreational bicycling and
other related events in the McHenry County area. Membership and
outing information.
- McLean
County Wheelers - Bicycle club in Bloomington. Club information,
chat, photos, rides, recumbent corner, and links.
- Naperville
Bicycle Club - Rides and events, maps, online newsletter.
- Oak
Lawn Bike Psychos Cycling Club - Based in Oak Lawn whose members
enjoy all aspects of the sport including touring, off road riding
and road racing.
- Peoria
Area Mountain Bike Association - Off-road MTB trails advocacy
group in central Illinois.
- Peoria
Bicycle Club - Group focused on competitive cycling and
activities that advance the sport of cycling for both road and
off-road cyclists.
- Quad
Cities Bicycle Club - An affiliate of the League of American
Bicyclists and the United States Cycling Federation located in the
Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. Online newsletter, ride schedule,
and membership information.
- Quincy
Bicycle Club - A site for like-minded bicyclists, events,
photos, newsletter, links, bike parts swap shop and cycling ideas.
- Quincy
Bicycle Club, Inc. - Offers Quincy riders interested in all
things concerning the sport of bicycling: pleasure riding, touring,
racing, legislation and social events.
- The
South Chicago Wheelmen - News, history, races, roster, and
photographs.
- Springfield
Area Mountain Bike Association - SAMBA promotes mountain biking
opportunities through education, trail creation, trail maintenance,
and social activities. An International Mountain Bicycling
Association affiliated organization.
- Springfield
Bicycle Club - Offering area cyclists ride information, biking
links, and message board.
- Starved
Rock Cycling Association - Bicycle club in Ottawa with ride and
event information, membership information, and online newsletter.
- Team
Mack Racing Association - Not-for-profit organization focusing
on the sport of bicycle racing. Supports all levels and categories
of its racing membership including women, juniors, seniors, and
masters divisions. Offers team member profiles, schedule and
results, photo gallery, and contact details. Based in Springfield.
- Team
Off - An amateur cycling and multi-sport racing team based in
northern Illinois and south Texas.
- Velo
Club Roubaix - VCR is one of the top cycling clubs in the
Chicago area. The club has been riding and racing around Illinois
since 1981. Club information, rides, schedules, routes, and
contacts.
- Wheeling
Wheelmen Bicycle Club - Since 1970, the club has served the
Northwest Chicagoland area with organized rides, social outings,
informative meetings and a lot of friendship
Diving
- Aquarium
Divers SCUBA Club - Diving and social club that meets at the
Shedd Aquarium in Chicago monthly. Calendar, events, photos, and
trip information.
- Atlantis
Divers - Not-for-profit dive club based in LaGrange, a western
suburb of Chicago. Calendar, dive trips, courses, social events, and
membership information.
- Below
H2O Dive Center - PADI 5 star dive center located in the western
Chicago suburb of Aurora. Directions, hours, equipment, training,
news, and events.
- Berry
Aqua Paradise - Full service dive shop offering snorkeling and
scuba diving equipment and instruction. Location, hours, and photo
gallery. Located in Naperville, a far west suburb of Chicago.
- Buccaneers
Dive Club - Contains club membership information, including
downloadable forms, photo galleries, guestbook, and calendar of
events.
- Captain
Dale's Dive Center - Full service dive shop. Training schedule,
dive charters, map, hours, and contact information. Located in the
Chicago suburb of Wheeling.
- Chicago
Aquanauts Scuba Association - A not-for-profit Chicago area dive
club dedicated to the promotion and instruction of safe, sane and
fun scuba diving. Dive classes held throughout the year.
- Chicago
Dive Charter - Catamaran charter boat on Lake Michigan available
for party cruises, fishing and diving. Prices and contact
information.
- Chicagoland
Scuba - Full service dive shop. Training schedule, location, and
contact information. Located in Lake Zurich, a Northwestern suburb
of Chicago.
- D.D.
Dive Shop - SCUBA equipment sales and rentals, classes, trips,
specials, and contact information. Located in the Chicago North
Shore suburb of Glenview.
- Dive
Chicago - Lake Michigan dive charters, training, and contact
information.
- Do
Dive In Scuba Center - Full service dive shop. Diving and
snorkeling instruction and equipment and service, travel, calendar,
photo gallery, and contact information. Located in Peoria.
- Forest
City Scuba and Sports Center - Full service dive shop offering
scuba diving and snorkeling sales, service, classes, and rentals.
Contact information and hours. Located in Rockford.
- Frogg
Pond Dive Shop - Highland Park PADI center with information on
classes, trip opportunities, along with contact and location
details.
- Haigh
Quarry - Spring fed quarry dive site. Rentals, maps, photos,
water temperature and visability, news, message board, and contact
information. Located in Kankakee.
- Illinois
Council of Skin and SCUBA Divers - State-wide coalition of skin
and scuba diving clubs and individuals. Meeting minutes and
schedule, clean-up dives, photos, newsletter, and contact
information.
- Illinois
Institute Diving - Full service dive shop. Class schedule,
travel information, specials, photos, location, and contact
information. Located in Glen Ellyn, a western suburb of Chicago.
- Loves
Park Scuba - Full service dive shop serving Northern Illinois
and Southern Wisconsin. Services, sales, classes, trips, location,
and contact information.
- Magnum
Scuba - Full service SCUBA diving facility. Training, equipment
sales, rental and repairs, dive travel, air-fills and visual
cylinder inspections. Located in the South Loop/Burnham Park area of
downtown Chicago.
- Mermet
Springs - An 8.5 acre spring fed stone quarry devoted to diving
and dive training, located in Southern Illinois and featuring 120
foot depth and a sunken Boeing 727. News, events, prices, rentals,
directions, accommodations, photos, and contact information.
- Midwest
Diving Specialists - A 5-Star PADI facility providing training,
sales, travel and service of Dacor and Sherwood regulators and BCDs
for SCUBA diving. Located in Normal.
- Midwest
SCUBA Center - Full service dive shop. Training schedules, SCUBA
equipment sales and service, rentals, trips, and contact
information. Located in Champaign, in East-Central Illinois.
- Narked
Sharks Scuba Diving Club - Group of recreational, wreck, cave
and technical divers located in the Naperville area, in the suburbs
west of Chicago. Member contact list, calendar, meeting minutes, and
photos.
- Nordic
Diver - Charter diving service offering shipwreck diving trips
on Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Dates, locations, photo album,
contacts, and information request form.
- Omni
Scuba - Full service dive shop. Training, equipment, newsletter,
events, photos, and contact information. Located near the Brickyard
Quarry dive area near St. Elmo in South-Central Illinois.
- Pearl
Lake Resort - Offers camping, SCUBA diving (85 foot maximum
depth), swimming, restaurant, and RV sales and service. Located in
South Beloit, on the Illinois-Wisconsin state line. Map, calendar,
and contacts.
- Rachel
Carson Scuba Corps - Not-for-profit organization involved in
ecological and other projects with government agencies and private
organizations. Information on wrecks to dive in Lake Michigan, zebra
mussels, and membership.
- REG-TECH
Scuba Regulator Servicing - Company specializing in regulator
repair and service in the Chicago area. Includes regulator views,
warranty information, pricing, and shipping.
- SCUBA
Emporium - Online catalog and ordering, vacations, classes,
events, newsletter, and contact information. Two dive shop locations
in the south Chicago suburbs of Alsip and Orland Park.
- Scubaneers
Dive Club - Dive club based in Glen Ellyn, a Chicago suburb,
which certifies divers at the B.R.Ryall YMCA. Information on class
schedule and monthly meetings.
- Sea
Level Diving - Full service dive shop. Training, SCUBA equipment
and repair, trips, charters, rentals, and contact information.
Located in Crystal Lake, a Northwest suburb of Chicago.
- Sea
Lions Dive Center - Full service dive shop. Training, SCUBA
equipment sales and repair, trips, maps, and contact information.
Located in Hanover Park, a suburb of Chicago.
- Sentry
Scuba - Full service dive shop. Training schedules, newsletter,
trips, and contact information. Located in Eastern Illinois in
Moline.
- Shipwreck
Adventures - Charter company to explore Great Lakes shipwrecks.
Products, charters available, technical diving, photo gallery, and
contact information. Based in Rockford.
- Skyline
Scuba Divers - Dive club based in Skokie, a near North suburb of
Chicago. Meeting calendar, membership information, notices, and
newsletters.
- TerraSea
Ltd. Dive Adventures - Provides group escorted dive trips.
Includes newsletter and list of destinations.
- Underseas
Scuba Center - Full service dive shop. Training, equipment sales
and service, rentals, travel information, location, hours, and
contacts. Located in Villa Park, a western suburb of Chicago.
- Underwater
Safaris Dive Center - Full service dive shop. Training, service,
sales, photo gallery, local diving, newsletters, and contact
information. Located in Chicago.
Equestrian
- Illinois
Dressage and Combined Training Association
- Features show schedule and results, a newsletter, photo gallery,
eventing and dressage news and resources, membership application,
links and contacts.
- Illinois
Fox Trotter Horse Association - Provides an atmosphere for
educating owners of Missouri Fox Trotter Horses through clinics, a
newsletter, breed demonstrations and fun-filled fellowship at club
sponsored trail rides; also competitive showings via an annual Fun
Show and State Championship Show.
- Illinois
Horse Online - Directory for the state's equestrian interests
since 1996. Articles, show listings, events, local clubs, links and
classifieds.
- Illinois
Paint Horse Association - Provides information to members
regarding the show season, meeting minutes, points, and happenings.
- Illinois
Quarter Horse Association - Promotes the American Quarter Horse.
Site includes event calendar; point standings; futurity, SuperStake
25 and membership forms; youth organization and stallion listings.
- Illinois
Racing Board - State agency governing thoroughbred and harness
racing activities. Annual report, licensing and racing schedules are
featured.
- Illinois
Racing News Magazine - The official publication of the Illinois
Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Foundation. Racing news, local
farms, and online magazine orders.
- Illinois
Reining Horse Association - Offers information on show schedule
and results, its newsletter, events calendar, member profiles and
links.
- Fox
Valley Saddle Association (FVSA) - Provides information about
the association, events (including show bills), and membership
benefits.
- Horsemen's
Council of Illinois - A non-profit corporation affiliated with
the American Horse Council, conprised of a statewide coalition of
horsemen working together to promote the common interests of
equestrians and horse owners in Illinois.
- Quincy
Saddle Club - Serves Quincy IL and the surrounding tri-state
area. The club's goal is to encourage and promote care, ownership,
and enjoyment of the equine. Activities include trail rides,
cookouts, fundraisers, seminars, competition sponsorship. New
members always welcome.
- Arabian
Knights Farm - One of the largest equine education &
training facilities in the greater Chicago area. Provides
horsemanship classes, lessons in both English and Western pleasure,
training, breed and dressage shows, and a complete boarding
facility. Willowbrook, Illinois.
- Breezy
Bluff Riding Academy - Offering horse lessons and summer camps.
Located in Central Illinois near Bloomington. Camp information and
pricing listed.
- Broken
Arrow Stables - Situated on over 10 acres with access to miles
of trails along the Rock River in Illinois. Offering full,
overnight, and pasture boarding, lessons with a specialization in
Western riding and barrels, barrel racing competition, and trail
rides.
- County
Line Farm - A family owned and operated full service equine
facility located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois,
providing a full range of breaking, schooling, boarding, and
training services that can be tailored to specific desires and
needs.
- Danada
Equestrian Center - Designed to provide participants with a
holistic approach to horses and their daily care. Details of program
specifics plus information on voluteering and events. Located in
Wheaton, Illinois.
- Diamond
J Stables - A private training barn for over 10 years on almost
80 acres, offering boarding and lessons with experienced
instructors, turnout in large pastures, outdoor and indoor riding
rings. The farm is located in Millstadt, Illinois.
- Double
W Stables - A full service facility since 1985 offering
horseback riding lessons in basic beginner English and Western,
Beginner to Advanced show levels of English equitation,
Hunter/Jumper, Dressage and Combined Training/Eventing. Also
training, boarding, sales and leasing. Gurnee Illinois.
- Elsinore
Farm - A family run farm dating back to 1867 offering boarding,
riding lessons in both English and Western, novice to advanced,
events, training, and clinics. Facilities include indoor and outdoor
arenas, trail riding, horse shows, and a party barn. Located in
Charleston, Illinois.
- Galway
Farm, Ltd - Training and horseshow program for "A"
circuit Hunters/jumpers and equitation. Quality horses for sale.
Located in Long Grove, Illinois.
- Horseplay
Haven - A full service stable in Antioch, Illinois offering
lessons in natural horsemanship, training, boarding, and clinics,
plus trail riding in nearby Chain O Lakes State Park.
- Key
Element Farm - A family equestrian facility offering boarding,
training, and schooling for all ages in Hunt Seat, Dressage, and
Western Pleasure in private or semi-private lessons. Also listing of
local shows and event in the West Dundee, Illinois.
- Sunset
Ridge Farm - Instruction and training in Hunters/Jumpers,
Dressage, Eventing, and Western for all ages and all levels. Various
options available on boarding. Located in Barrington Hills,
Illinois.
- Online
Chicago Region Horse Stables Directory - Lists horse stables,
barns, riding, tack and equipment.
- TLC
Stables - Laura Clarkson provides training and boarding at this
Plato Center stables.
- Bay
Creek Ranch Campground - Offers campground accommodation for
horses and riders adjacent to the Shawnee National Forest. Details
of facilities, trails, special events. Southern Illinois.
- Hitch
' N Post Horse Stable - Offers horse trails in Illinois.
- Lake
Glendale Stables and Outfitters - Horse rentals and riding
through the Shawnee National Forest in Illinois. Details of rides,
rates and accommodation.
Golf
- Big
Run Golf Club - Lockport public golf course features oak trees
and lakes.
- CDGA
- Chicago District Golf Association - Long-time amateur golf
association with publications, tournaments, member clubs, calendar,
and handicap information.
- Chicago
Golf - Searchable guide to Chicago, Illinois area golf courses.
- Chicago
Park District - Golf Facilities - Offers six golf courses, three
driving ranges, two miniature golf courses and three learning
centers. Features include tee time reservations, events calendar,
services overview, maps of locations, and contact details.
- Golf
Chicago On-Line - the area's foremost golf information print and
electronic forum.
- Aldeen
Golf Club - The Club was given 4 stars by Golf Digest's Places
to Play Guide and has quickly become one of the Midwest's top-rated
public courses. A facility of the Rockford Park District.
- Annbriar
Golf Course: Waterloo - Golf Digest rated Annbriar one of
America's "Top 500 Places to Play." With a 41/2 star
rating, it is ranked 7th in the state of Illinois.
- Belk
Park Golf Course: Wood River - For over 30 years, Belk Park Golf
Course has been one of the premier Golf Courses in the State of
Illinois.
- Big
Run Golf Club - Lockport public golf course features oak trees
and lakes.
- Bittersweet
Golf Course - 18-hole, championship, public golf course located
in Gurnee, Illinois.
- Calumet
Country Club - Private golf course in Homewood. In 1914 Calumet
became one of the founding members of the Chicago District Golf
Association, a relationship that is still strong today.
- Cardinal
Creek Golf Course - Cardinal Creek is a public 27-hole golf
course located in Beecher. The clubhouse includes a full-service
restaurant and bar, banquets facilities, and golf shop
- Cinder
Ridge Golf Club - Public 18 hole course in Wilmington.
Scorecard, hole descriptions, location and packages are listed.
- Cog
Hill Golf and Country Club - Home of Dubsdread, designed by Dick
Wilson, and three additional public courses. Course descriptions,
Advil Western Open information, history and tradition, golf school
and calendar are listed.
- Dupage
County Golf Courses - Oak, Maple and Green Meadows county
courses. Directions, fees and forest preservation information are
listed.
- Eagle
Ridge Golf Course - A Johnny Miller designed course in Gilroy,
features 6 different tee positions.
- Elgin
Country Club - Located in Elgin and founded in 1901, the Club
offers golf, swimming, tennis and dining facilities.
- Gleneagles
Country Club - Country Club and golf course.
- Great
River Road Golf Club - Nestled along side the Mississippi River,
features course information, stay and play, and local links.
- Indian
Springs Golf Course - 18 hole golf course located in Southern
Illinois.
- Kokopelli
Golf Club - Steve Smyers designed public award winning course in
Marion. Course tour, scorecard, specials, events and outing
information is listed.
- Lacoma
Golf Club - Lacoma features 45 holes, a fully stocked golf shop,
a bar and grill and facilities for large or small banquets.
- Locust
Hills Golf Course-Lebanon, Illinois - Locust Hills is one of the
oldest courses in the State of Illinois. The course is under new
management and is regaining its prominence among area golfers.
- LynnWood
Lynks and Lodge Golf Resort - With hundreds of evergreen trees
and strategically placed bunkers, golfing is a challenge for
everyone.
- Macomb
Country Club - Semi-private course in West Central Illinois.
Scorecard, photos and calendar are listed.
- Medina
Country Club - Tom Bendelow designed club has hosted the PGA
championship and will host the 2012 Ryder Cup. Includes history,
profile, membership information and contacts.
- Palos
Country Club - Features 27 holes in a 'Double Loop Routing' in
which each nine holes returns to the clubhouse.
- Park
Hills Golf Course - Two public courses in Freeport. Pictures,
descriptions and statistics are listed.
- Piper
Glen Golf Course - Piper Glen golf course is one of the premier
public golf facilities in the state. The course has recently been
awarded the coveted FOUR-STAR rating by Golf Digest.
- Rend
Lake Golf Course - Central to Southern Illinois recreation. This
outstanding public golf course was designed as a 27 hole complex by
renowned Chicago architect Lawrence A. Packard.
- River
Bend Golf Course - This 9-hole course, located in Lisle IL,
features bent grass tees, greens and fairways. The links-style
layout includes scenic wetland areas with water coming into play on
eight holes.
- Seven
Bridges Golf Club - Development home site with upscale 18 hole
golf course. Corporate golf outings, and banquet room with panoramic
view of golf course.
- Short
Hills Country Club - Private course located near the banks of
the Mississippi River in East Moline. Scorecard, rules, membership
information, staff and event calendar are listed.
- Stone
Creek Golf Course - An eighteen hole championship course in
Makanda, Illinois.
- Stonewolf
Golf Club - 18-hole bent grass Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
opened in September, 1996.
- Urbana
Golf and Country Club - Private 18-hole course in Urbana.
Amenities include pro shop with lessons, tennis, swimming, and
dining.
- Waters
Edge Golf Club - Course with canopy grown trees lineing the
holes.
- WeaverRidge
Golf Club - Championship course in central Illinois featuring a
bar and grill and professional banquet facilities.
- Whisper
Creek Golf Club - Course desigened by Greg Nash and PGA Hall of
Fame player Billy Casper. Rates, directions and specials are listed.
- White
Pines Golf Club - White Pines Golf Club, Bensenville, IL is a
full service golf course with two regulation 18 hole courses and
banquet facilities located near Chicago's O'Hare Airport.
- Wolf
Hollow Golf Course - Features hole by hole pictures and
descriptions of Wolf Hollow Golf Course in Lena.
- Woodbine
Golf Course - Gordon Cunningham designed public course in Homer
Glen. Scorecard, history, rates and directions are listed.
Fishing
- Chicago
Angling & Casting Club
- Regional chapter of the American Casting Association (ACA) that
supports enhancements to fishing tackle, offers fly and bait casting
competitions in accuracy and distance, and educational programs.
- Chicago
Area Bass Fishing Club - A not for profit organization with
activities: include Bass fishing, a club tournament trail and youth
and conservation programs.
- Chicago
Area Paddling/Fishing Pages - Descriptions and online maps for
over 100 places to fish and boat in the Chicagoland area.
- Chicago
Fishing Guide - Places to fish in the Chicagoland Area (100's of
free maps online, many include depths).
- Chicago
Fishing Links - A comprehensive fishing directory. Based in
Chicago, covers the entire Midwest. Find places to fish, bait and
tackle shops, fishing tips, or locate resorts, guides and charters
from Lake Erie to Ontario.
- Chicagoland
Bank Anglers - Local chapter for match fishing, a type of
competitive, spectator-driven sport fishing. Includes overview of
this sport, along with match schedule, officers and contacts.
- ChicagolandFishing.com
- Chicago area fishing information, comprehensive fishing reports,
bulletin boards for the Chicagoland angler.
- ChiTown-Angler.com
- Daily comprehensive fishing and hunting reports of sportsmen's
preferred locations. A fishing site devoted to the exchange of
quality fishing information.
- Chuck's
Midwest Angler - Information on fishing in the Chicagoland area,
trips taken, FAQs, image gallery, fishing news and reports.
- Elliott
Donnelley Chapter of Trout Unlimited (EDTU) - Works to conserve,
protect and restore Chicago area trout and salmon fisheries and
their watersheds. Features an events calendar, articles on fishing
and conservation, news, and links.
- Gary
Borger Chapter of Trout Unlimited - Offers conservation support
and fishing resources to members in Northern Illinois. Photo
gallery, links, an events calendar, and contact details are
featured.
- Gotta
Fish - Source for Chicagoland fishing information.
- Just
4 Fun - Chicago area sport fishing charters. Includes rates and
schedule.
- Lee
Wulff Chapter of Trout Unlimited - Serving the Northwest suburbs
of Chicago to protect, and restore coldwater fisheries and their
watersheds. Features discussion forum, photo gallery,
- Angler's
Fishing Information Network - Fishing information on walleye,
muskie, bass, northern pike, crappie and other freshwater
fish.Includes: Places to go, people to see and people to talk to on
and off the we.
- Fishin.com
Illinois Fishing Reports - Fishing reports, fishing regulations,
and links to Corps of Engineers, and Illinois Department of Fish and
Game. Articles on fishing around the country. Part of larger site
Fishin.com covering the Southeast.
- FishingtheUSA.com:
Fishing Illinois - Guide to the statewide fishing with fishing
reports and message boards.
- Illinois
Fishing News - An e-zine for fishing information and data on
lakes, streams and rivers within the state. Articles on fishing
spots, tips and tactics.
- Illinois
Outdoors - Fishing and Outdoors information. Free fishing tips
and photo contest. Maps, and reports.
- Illinois
River Paddling/Fishing - Illinois River Paddling and Fishing
information.
- Lake
Michigan Angler - Fishing information, tips, and techniques for
Lake Michigan.
- Lake
Online - Guide to Lake County hot spots. Includes information on
activities, Chain-O-Lakes, fests, community events and tons of
interesting stuff.
- Lake
Shelbyville, Illinois - Lake Shelbyville's abundant miles of
shoreline and 11,000 acres of water is paradise to visitors from all
over the country.
- Larry's
Fishing Hole of Central Illinois - Fishing facts, tips, lake
reports, product test, places to go, trivia, fishing gals reports
and recipes.
- Maddog
Baits - Information on Gene Cailey's handmade spinner baits, and
his guide service on Illinois Lakes, and Canada.
- Martinez
Fly Rods - Custom fly rod builder in North Central Illinois.
Long history of taking NW Indiana steelhead and smallmouth in IL.
- Musky
Pro Al Nutty - Article about muskie fishing on Kinkaid Lake and
surrounding areas in southern Illinois.
- Shabbona's
Lakeside Online - Shabbona Lake State Park, home of 4 state
record muskies is located in northern Illinois.
Hunting
- Freddie
Bear Sports - Host of the
Mid America Hunting & Archery Show on the second weekend of
March each year.
- Illinois
Ducks Unlimted - Dedicated to wetland conservation in Illinois
and across the continent. Spend some time with us and you will see
why Ducks Unlimited is the finest conservation organization in the
world.
- Illinois
Taxidermist Association - Offers competition results, member
links, Hall of Fame, and calendar of events.
- Prairie
State Flyway - Waterfowling resource guide. News, hunting and
program locations, and links to outfitters.
- Sticks
N' Limbs - Camouflage clothing that blends into dense hard woods
and open prairie country and everything in between--in the fall,
winter and spring. It works in every kind of tree there is, when the
trees are greened out, or full of autumn leaves, or when the leaves
are gone.
- Alexander
County Gun Club - Duck and goose hunting on Horseshoe Lake.
Includes location, prices, and lodging information.
- Beaver
Dam North Hunt Club - Waterfowl hunting by the day or season
near Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge in Marion, Illinois.
Includes history, location, and reservations.
- B&F
Hunting - Quail, dove, pheasant, chucker, turkey, deer, and
Hungarian partridge hunting near Xenia. Also sell birds and dogs and
offer dog training. Includes prices and services.
- Budget
Bowhunting - Semi-guided deer and turkey hunting near the
Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois.
- Campbell
Resources Inc - Details of a lodge with office facilities on a
large hunting preserve in Southern Illinois. Features include
"fair chase" hunting of free ranging deer, turkey and
other smaller animals.
- C&C
Hunting and Lodging - Offers deer, turkey, quail, and pheasant
hunting in Greene County in west-central Illinois.
- Central
Illinois Outfitters - Whitetail deer, turkey, and upland bird
hunts on private property and state land. Detailed hunt
descriptions, rates, and FAQ.
- Coon
Creek Hunt Club - Northern Illinois private hunt club offers
upland game, whitetail deer, and waterfowl hunting memberships.
Includes details of hunts, rules, membership information and photos.
Located in Huntley.
- Copper's
Creek Outfitters - Whitetail deer and turkey hunting outfitters
in Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa. Features services, prices, and
reservations.
- Crab
Orchard Hunting Club - Duck and goose hunting. Features services
and location.
- D
& M Hunting Club - Offering guided hunts for Canada geese.
Includes details of package plans, dates, rates, photos, directions.
Located in Marion.
- Elm
River Outfitters - Organizes Whitetail Deer hunting trips in
Wayne and Clay counties.
- FLC
Outfitters - Offers various hunting and fishing packages.
- Gander
Flats - Offering duck and goose hunting. Includes brochure
request, photos and details. Located along the Mississippi Flyway
adjacent to the Union County Refuge.
- Gander
Flats Hunting Club - Duck and goose hunts in Southern Illinois.
- Garden
Plain Hunt Club - Northwestern Illinois bird hunting and
sporting clays club.
- Gettings
Hunting - Offers self-guided whitetail deer and turkey hunts.
Includes price list and hunting schedule. Based in Greene County.
- Harpole's
Heartland Lodge - Orvis endorsed lodge offering upland bird,
deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunting.
- Illinois
Trophy Outfitters - Specializes in fully-guided whitetail bow
hunts. Photos and reservation information.
- Illinois
Wildlife Connections - Offering archery and shotgun hunts for
whitetail deer, turkey and upland birds. Includes descriptions,
prices, photos, accommodations and contact details. Located in
Newton.
- Knupp
Outdoors - Provides guided deer and turkey hunts. Includes dates
and prices, rules and regulations, and contact form. Located in
Mount Sterling.
- Lake
Glendale Outfitters - Turkey and deer hunting. Features rates
and location.
- Lamont
Outdoors - Guided or semi-guided whitetail deer hunts. Archery,
firearm, and muzzleloader. Price list, dates, and photo gallery
provided.
- Mazonia
Hunt Club - Goose hunting the Illinois central zone from heated
buried pits.
- Natures
Way Outdoors - Pike County outfitter offering whitetail deer
hunting. Features guides, photos, and a map.
- Ohio
River Outfitters - Guided whitetail deer and wild turkey hunts.
Includes photos, videos, and pricing information.
- Pikeland
Outfitters - Offering whitetail deer bowhunts in Pike County,
Illinois.
- Porter's
Northern Illinois Goose Club - Goose and duck hunting. Features
hunts, seasons, and contact information.
- Robin
Hood Outfitters - Offering whitetail deer hunting trips.
Packages include guided hunting, lodging, meals, and access to
waterfowl hunting, and fishing. Located in Hillview.
- Rock
House Hunt Club - Specializing in quality deer hunting and
turkey hunts with limited hunters. Over 3,000 of prime Illinois'
private land. All in Quality Deer Trophy Management areas.
- Rooster
Heaven - Pheasant hunting in central Illinois near Forrest.
Members and day hunts welcome.
- Saline
River Outfitters - Offering duck and goose hunting in Williamson
County. Includes details, photos, map and contact information.
Located in Marion.
- Spoon
River Woodlands - Bowhunting for deer in Fulton County. Features
fees, maps, and photographs.
- Spring
Valley Outfitters - Offering fair chase bow and shotgun hunts
for whitetail deer. Includes photos, directions and contact
information. Located near Quincy.
- Straight
Arrow Outfitters - Whitetail deer, and turkey hunting outfitter
in Pike County.
- Strut
and Rut Hunting Lodge - Whitetail deer and turkey hunting in
Western Illinois. Includes hunts and photographs.
- Timber
Oaks Hunting - Guided and unguided deer and turkey hunting in
Hamilton County, Illinois. Includes services, reservation form, and
directions.
- Timberland
Hunts - Offering service for whitetail deer, turkey and
waterfowl. Includes details, photos, prices and contact form.
- Trophy
Bucks Outfitters - Offers archery and shotgun deer hunts in
Calhoun county. Photos, hunt dates, and rates provided.
- Turkey
Creek Lodge - Offers whitetail, turkey, and upland bird hunts.
Includes hunting dates, pricing, and information about
accommodations.
- Walnut
Knob Outdoors - Offering semi-guided whitetail hunts in Pike
County. Includes descriptions, rates, photos and contact
information. Located in Pittsfield.
- Wild
Wings Upland Preserve - Upland game bird hunting. Guides and
dogs available by request. Calendar and reservation information plus
photo and video galleries.
- Xtreme
Hunts LLC - Offers semi-guided archery and firearm hunts for
whitetail deer and turkey hunts in Pike County. Includes details,
rates, photos and contact information. Located in New Canton.
Organizations
- The
Adventure Travelers Society
- Participates in group travel, activities including climbing and
hiking, and social events. Site contains schedule, trip journal,
membership information, and news. (Chicago)
- Endangered
Spirit - Combines outdoor adventure activities with exploration
of topics relating Judaism, nature, and the environment. All events
observe traditional laws of Shabbat and kashrut. Hiking, camping,
canoeing and climbing. (Chicago)
- Northwestern
University Outing Club - Involved in climbing, skiing, camping,
biking, and skating. Offers schedule, members resources, and trip
reports and photos from previous outings. (Evanston)
- Outdoor
Adventure Club, Conant High School - Activities include camping,
canoeing, biking, and spelunking. About the club and pictures.
(Hoffman Estates)
- Southern
Illinois University at Carbondale Outdoor Adventure Club -
Involved in camping, snow-shoeing, and adventure racing. Pictures.
(Carbondale)
- University
of Chicago Outdoor Adventure Club - Activities include climbing,
hiking, camping, biking, kayaking, canoeing, snow sports, horseback
riding, photography and fishing. Site features a gear list, local
camping information, and a membership form. (Chicago)
Motorcycles
- CMA
Ambassadors Chapter - A gathering of Christians who enjoy
fellowship, motorcycles, and clean living.
- Hells
Angels Illinois Nomads - State chapter of the Hells Angels
motorcycle club. Site offers photo gallery of Hellinois events,
news, and merchandise.
- Illinois
ATV Trail Masters - Virtual club for all-terrain vehicle (ATV)
enthusiasts. Offers resources, places to ride, clubs, an events
calendar, and links.
- ISU
Motorcycle Safety Education Program - Illinois State University
programs for novice and experienced riders and instructors at
multiple locations. Program descriptions and schedule, licensing
information, image gallery, and a FAQ.
- Lincoln
Land Gold Wheels - Also known as the Illinois Chapter G of the
GoldWing Touring Association. Meetings are held in West Chicago;
site offers summer event calendar, image gallery, and links.
- NIU
Motorcycle Safety Program - Northern Illinois University
programs for novices, experienced riders, and instructors, at
multiple locations. Course descriptions, schedules, and location
information.
- Northern
Illinois BMW Riders - Promoting safe motorcycling and
motorcycling touring since 1997. Features club officers, meeting
times and locations, club ride calendar, and photos.
- Southern
Illinois University Carbondale - Programs for novice and
experienced riders. Program descriptions and schedule, eligibility
information, location information, instructor training, and a FAQ.
- University
of Illinois Motorcycle Rider Program - Course for novice and
experienced riders, at multiple locations. Program descriptions and
schedule, location information, instructor information, maps, and
related information.
- ABATE
of Illinois - Chicago Chapter - Advocacy support group that
offers information, a rides and events calendar, chapter newsletter,
and related links.
- Chicago
Cruisers - A chapter of the Virago Owners Club International. An
open chapter to all makes and models of motorcycles. The group's
mission is to love to ride for fun, make new friends and enjoy the
common interest of motorcycles.
- Chicago
Harley Owners Group (HOG), Chapter 0987 - Harley-Davidson riders
are provided information on local charitable and social events,
merchandise, newsletters, and contacts.
- Chicago
Norton Owners Club - A social club, open to anyone with an
interest in British motorcycles, regardless of make. Meet new
friends and use this information resource to keep the British bikes
running.
- Chicago
Region BMW Owners Association - Membership information, event
calendar and riding tips.
- Greater
Chicagoland Valkyrie Club - Membership information, event
calendar, pictures.
- Motorcycle
Riding School - Programs for novices and intermediate riders.
Course descriptions, schedule, location information, and Illinois
licensing information.
- Open
Road Riders of Chicagoland - Includes schedule, membership
information, and links. Riders club of men and women.
- Vulcan
Riders and Owners Club (VROC), Windy City Chapter - Supports
enthusiasts of various Kawasaki Vulcan sizes and models. Ride and
events calendar, past events photo gallery, and contacts are
provided.
- ABATE
of Illinois - Arrowhead Valley Chapter - A chapter of ABATE of
Illinois serving Kankakee County
- ABATE
of Illinois - Peo-Taz Chapter - A chapter of ABATE of Illinois
serving the Peoria and Tazwell Counties.
- ABATE
of Illinois - South Suburban Chapter - A chapter of ABATE of
Illinois serving the southern suburbs of the Chicago metropolitan
area.
- ABATE
of Illinois - A Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education - A coalition
dedicated to preserving the rights of all motorcyclists and
educating Illinoians about motorcycling and safety.
- ABATE
of Illinois - Blackhawk Chapter - A chapter of ABATE of Illinois
serving the Quad Cities area.
- ABATE
of Illinois - Central - A chapter of ABATE of Illinois serving
the Galesburg and the surrounding area.
- ABATE
of Illinois - Dukane Chapter - A chapter of ABATE of Illinois
serving the northern DuPage and Kane Counties.
- ABATE
of Illinois - Heritage Trail Chapter - A chapter of ABATE of
Illinois serving the Clark and Edgar Counties in Illinois.
- ABATE
of Illinois - Jasper Chapter - A chapter of ABATE of Illinois
serving the Jasper County area.
Parks
- Illinois
and Michigan Canal State Trail
- Currently 61 miles in length, this trail offers visitors scenic
hiking, bicycling and snowmobiling opportunities.
- Illinois
Association of Park Districts - Representing park districts,
forest preserves, and conservation agencies in Illinois.
- Illinois
Park and Recreation Association - An individual membership
association for professionals in the park, recreation, leisure and
conservation profession.
- Illinois
State Parks Interpretive Programs - Department of Natural
Resources offers interpretive programs at 21 sites throughout the
state. Interpreters at these sites lead guided hikes and tours
through the park's trails and facilities, offer on-site and off-site
school group programs, coordinate special events, and provide
outdoor education and recreational programs throughout the year.
- Parks
- Monmouth, IL - Information on 9 parks in Maple City USA,
Monmouth.
- Springfield
Parks District - The Springfield Parks District includes over 35
recreational areas providing zoos, soccer, softball, ice skating,
golf, swimming and picnicking.
- Volo
Bog State Natural Area - This natural area contains Volo Bog,
the only "quaking" bog in Illinois to have an open water
center. Located in Ingleside.
- Anderson
Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
- The lake has 1,134 surface acres with a maximum depth of six feet
and an average depth of four feet. Located in Fulton County.
Information on Boating, camping, fishing, hunting, natural features,
picnicking, and directions provided.
- Banner
Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area - Located approximately 25
miles southwest of Peoria, this area provides various outdoor
activities, including hunting, fishing, boating, dog training,
picnicking, wildlife observation and photography.
- Cache
River State Natural Area - 11,768 acres composed of two distinct
management units, the Little Black Slough and the Lower Cache,
situated on the Cache River in Johnson and Pulaski counties.
- Coffeen
Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area - Twenty-two species of fish
are present in the lake, but most anglers seek bass, white crappie
and channel catfish. The heated discharge of the Coffeen Power
Station affects 73% of the surface water.
- Des
Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area - A tranquil setting, flowing
rivers, and natural prairie land - the Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife
Area has it all! Visitors will delight in the abundance of wildlife,
restful picnic areas and variety of sportfishing species.
- Donnelley/Depue
State Fish and Wildlife Areas - Frank C. Bellrose, world-renown
waterfowl expert, has designated this Great Bend as the entry point
to the lower Illinois River valley, an important North American
waterfowl migration corridor.
- GORP
- Wildlife Strategies - Guide to Crab Orchard and Cypress Creek
wildlife refuges in southern Illinois. Both offer hiking and biking
trails, and birding opportunities.
- Green
River State Wildlife Area - A wildlife restoration area popular
among hunters, horseback riders, hikers, birders and other outdoor
enthusiasts. Located in Harmon, just north of the Ohio border.
- Heidecke
Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area - This 1,800
Acres-Commonwealth Edison cooling lake offers fishing, boating, and
hunting opportunities. Located in Morris.
- Illinois
River National Wildlife and Fish Refuges - Forms vital links in
a chain of life-sustaining refuges within the Mississippi Flyway.
The refuges are composed of four units along 125 miles of the
Illinois River. Includes access regulations, bird and wildlife
diversity, and management. Offices located in Havana.
- Kaskaskia
River State Fish and Wildlife Area - The area contains 36 miles
of channelized river, plus additional oxbows, creeks, and river
bottom lakes for the angler to enjoy.
- Lake
Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve - One of the largest
protected heron nesting sites in our state. Plainfield, IL
- LaSalle
Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area - LaSalle Lake, a manmade,
2,058-acre lake 8 miles southeast of Marseilles, popular among
anglers.
- Mazonia/Braidwood
State Fish and Wildlife Area - Consists of 1,017 acres and is
located in Grundy County 3 miles southwest of Braidwood in
Braceville. Offers fishing, hunting and boating.
- Silver
Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area - A pool of clear bubbling
water which sparkles like silver on sunny days provides the basis
for the name. Even on extremely cold days, this pool does not
freeze, and visitors marvel at the bordering beds of watercress.
Located in Yorkville.
- William
W. Powers Conservation Area - A 160-acre tract was acquired by
the state in 1947 and became known as the Wolf Lake Conservation
Area. Other acquisitions have now increased the area, near Chicago,
to 580 acres, of which 419 acres are water.
- Midewin
National Tallgrass Prairie - Serves to conserve, restore, and
enhance the native populations and habitats of fish, wildlife, and
plants, while providing educational, recreational and research
opportunities. Events calendar, history and contacts.
- Illinois
State Parks - Listings of parks and other natural areas.
- State
Parks and Recreational Areas - Highlights and resources for
camping and outdoor recreation in Illinois State Parks and natural
areas.
Skiing
- Chestnut
Mountain Resort - Resort on a wooded palisade overlooking the
Mississippi River. Nineteen ski runs, seven-acre snowboard park,
nightclubs, restaurants, and children's program round out the
offerings.
- Snowstar
Ski Area - Ski and mountain tubing resort near Andalusia. Trail
map, lift ticket information and event calendar.
- Villa
Olivia Country Club - Small resort in the Chicago area, offers
twelve downhill runs. Trail map, ski school information and driving
directions.
- Bloomington-Normal
Ski Club - Provides ski and summer trip opportunities, social
activity schedule, and membership information.
- Champaign
Ski Club - Contains club ski trip and racing information, a
photo gallery, and membership and ski trip applications.
- Chicago
Friars Ski and Bike Club - Includes winter and summer
activities, meetings, social events, and news.
- Chicago
Metropolitan Ski Council - Organization of Midwest ski clubs.
Contains map, links and information on individual clubs, associate
membership information, and its e-zine, Midwest Skier Online.
- Chicagoland
Over the Hill Gang Ski Club - Provides a calendar of upcoming
ski trips and social events, club newsletter, and membership
information.
- Chicago's
Nomads Ski Club - Provides membership and general information,
trip schedules, racing, special events, pictures, and a newsletter.
- Grand
Prix Ski and Snowboard Club - Provides club ski trip information
and the club newsletter, as well as pictures and details of past ski
trips.
- Hustlers
Ski Club - Includes meetings, membership, trip schedule, social
events, newsletters, and club history and policies. Open to adults
over 21.
- Ibex
Ski and Snowboard Club - Includes trips, racing, activities,
membership and pictures.
- Indian
Hill Ski Club - Provides membership and ski trip information.
- Lake
Shore Ski Club - Provides information on upcoming ski trips and
activities, ski racing and instruction, and general membership
information.
- Lincoln
Park Ski Club - Includes trip and event schedules, membership
and contact information, and links.
- Peoria
Ski Club - Provides club history and membership information as
well as a schedule of upcoming ski trips and social activities.
- Piccadilly
Ski Club - Provides ski trip, social event, and meeting
information.
- Pine
Point Ski Club - Contains upcoming trips, membership
application, social activities, racing, and newsletter.
- Rock
Valley Ski Association - A snow skiing and snow boarder social
club located in Rockford, Illinois, that offers organized ski trips.
- Schussers
Ski Club - Provides a calendar of skiing and other outdoor
events, membership, and meeting information.
- Sitzmark
Ski Club - Provides meeting and membership information, ski trip
and racing schedule, a photo gallery, and newsletter.
- Skunk
Hollow Ski and Snowboard Club - Provides a summer and winter
schedule of events including ski trips, as well as a newsletter, and
membership and meeting information.
- Sno-Gopher
Ski Club of Chicago - Information on youth and adult ski
programs, upcoming events, and membership.
- Snow
Hawks Ski Club - Provides information about the club, and
contact information for prospective members.
- Springfield
Ski Club - Includes membership information, activities and
trips, event calendar, and links.
- Sundowner's
Ski Club - Contains club overview, upcoming trips and events,
previous trips, and contact information.
- Team
Wild Bunch - Includes ski trip and event schedule, ski tips and
tricks, and ski club news.
Soccer
Tennis
- Magic
Tennis Academy - A seasonal tennis camp for adults and juniors.
Programs run at various sites throughout the summer months.
- Racine
Tennis Club - Offers northern Illinois and Wisconsin locations.
Includes maps and hours.
- Illinois
High School Tennis Coaches Association (IHSTCA) - Offers news
and awards including the Hall of Fame, records for career wins, an
annual Tom Pitchford Memorial Sportsmanship Award, along with
membership information and links to related sites.
- Middle
Illinois USTA - One of 14 districts in the Midwest Section for
the United States Tennis Association. Covers the counties within the
western, central and east central regions of the state. Events
calendar and news are featured.
- Northern
Illinois USTA - A non-profit corporation that is the governing
body of tennis in Northern Illinois, consisting of 26 counties.
Features news and an events calendar. Regional of the United States
Tennis Association.
- Southern
Illinois USTA - Governing body for the sport in counties located
across the southwestern and southern regions of the state. Events
calendar and news are showcased.
Volleyball
- Adversity
Volleyball Club - Alumni profiles, news and links for this
junior boy's and girl's club located in the Chicago.
- Attack
Volleyball Club - Location, tryouts and tournaments schedule,
and profiles for coaching staff and members for this juniors club
based in Chicago.
- Barenaked
Ladies - Tournament information, tournament results, and open
gym schedule.
- Chicago
Asian American Volleyball Club - Roster, news, practice,
leagues, gallery, guestbook and contact.
- Chicago
Juniors Volleyball Club - Information about activities and
facilities, and picture gallery.
- Chicago
Volleyball - Listing of open gyms, tournaments, leagues needing
players, message board and information on volleyball related sports
injuries, training and skill improvement.
- Circus
Volleyball Club - One of the oldest clubs in the Great Lakes
Region. Offering Elite programs for boys and girls. Team
information, directions and message board.
- Club
Fusion Volleyball - This Crystal Lake, Illinois club serves
female athletes, ages 10-18. Comprehensive site contains team data,
coaches info, practice info, player profiles and college recruiting
data, and general contact info.
- Crossroads
Volleyball Club - Information on this junior girl's club located
in Effingham. Games and practice schedule.
- Eastside
Volleyball Club - Tournament schedule, results and links for
this boy's and girl's club operating in multiple locations of
central Illinois.
- Great
Lakes Center - Information on the adult leagues hosted at this
venue, and on the junior men's and women's teams from Sports
Performance.
- Illinois
Juniors Volleyball Club - Located in Normal. Provides news
items, a schedule, results, pictures, seniors, and a roster.
- Northern
Illinois Men's Club Volleyball - Site contains player profiles,
schedules, results, and contact information.
- Prime
Time Volleyball Club - High school and grade school volleyball
for girls. Club news, information about players, teams, and coaches.
- Shoreline
Volleyball Club - Located at Lake Forest High School with both
boys and girls teams. Try-outs, practices and tournament
information.
- Sky
High Volleyball - Chicago-land area club that provides training
and competition for various levels of athletes. Includes rosters,
schedules, results and news.
- Stork's
Volleyball - Volleyball concepts, skills, video clips, open gym
in Chicago and links.
- Sunsetters
Volleyball Club - Serves the western suburbs of the Chicago area
offering competitive teams for girls age 12-18. Schedules, club and
tournament information, and photos.
- U
OK? Volleyball Club - Contacts and team profiles for this adult
club based in the northwest Chicago suburb of Palatine.
- Uno
Volleyball Club - A Junior Olympic volleyball program located in
Joliet, providing training and competition for female athletes.
- Volleyball-Chicago
Inc. - Clinic calendar and schedule, photos and news.
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