Tips for Teaching Kids to Fish
We recently co-hosted a kids fishing and paddling event at Prairie Park Nature Center here in Lawrence. I have three children myself and...
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- Jun 29
- 2 min
Day Hiking Essentials
Grace Swift Having the correct collection of things to take with you on a Day Hike is very important to your success and enjoyment! If...
- Jun 24
- 4 min
How To Pick a Canoe Paddle
Marty Burke, Paddling Specialist Here at Great Blue Heron, we are quiet water enthusiasts, but there are as many paddling styles as there...
- Jun 21
- 2 min
4 Reminders for Gentle Catch and Release
The decision to keep a fish should be made carefully, and ideally before even starting to fish. If it's certain that no fish caught will...
- Jun 10
- 3 min
Fishing Bag Must Haves
John Self shared what he has on him at all times while fishing! How we keep our tackle and other fishing accessories has changed from an...
- Jun 3
- 5 min
SCOUTING FOR YOUR TRIP
PLANNING FOR YOUR TRIP AHEAD OF TIME Finding new fishing spots or analyzing and breaking down a current favorite body of water can seem...
- May 29
- 2 min
The 7 Hiking Safety Tips
Check the Weather Make sure you are looking at the weather the days prior to your hike. Bring caught in the rain can be really...
- May 26
- 2 min
Forageable Recipe: Dandelion Pesto Pasta
Written by Katelin Storrer There are many plants and fungi in Kansas that are edible, but perhaps the easiest to find is the common...
- May 26
- 5 min
Visiting The Missouri Fisheries
Written by Bob Marsh If you’re looking for a new place to fish in the Midwest, you should consider Missouri’s four trout parks. They were...
- May 26
- 3 min
A Return to Flat Creek
Written by Marty Burke Flat Creek in the southeast portion of the Missouri Ozarks was one of my earliest paddling experiences. Just a few...
- May 26
- 3 min
Kansas Foraging Basics
Foraging is a great way to connect with the environment around us and learn more about it, but it can be a bit overwhelming when getting...
- May 26
- 1 min
Announcing: Heron Project
Since we opened our shop a year and a half ago, we have realized that an important part of our mission is community outreach and...
- May 26
- 1 min
The Basics of Birding
Getting Into Birding Birding is an awesome activity that can be done by anyone anywhere! If you are wanting to get into birding, get...
- May 26
- 3 min
A Fishing Trip in the Smokey Mountains
By John Self In late March 2022, my friend Eddie and I won a guided trip in Chattanooga on Lake Nickajack. While looking for lodging I...
- May 26
- 2 min
Aquatic Invasive Species: What You Need to Know
Invasive species also known as aquatic nuisance species are something everyone who enjoys the outdoors should be aware of, especially...
- May 26
- 3 min
Finding the Right Fishing Mindset
Great Blue Heron Outdoors’s Manager John, went fishing with the Free State High School Fishing Club. The shop has done a couple of...
- May 26
- 3 min
Wade In Day
Honorary Heron: Sen. Bernie Fowler At Great Blue Heron Outdoors, we love a good wade! It turns out, we aren’t the only ones who feel...
- May 26
- 3 min
Exploring Kansas Homewaters: Wyandotte County Lake
Imagine watching migrating swans in February and paddling your canoe among blooming lily pads a few months later. Within half an hour of...
- May 26
- 4 min
March 5, 2023 – John’s Fishing Outing
John Self caught a Blue Catfish while fishing with his daughter, Charlotte, in the river trails along Mud Creek. Sunday March 5th was a...
- Feb 21
- 4 min
Mushroom Hunting Tips From a Heron
Be prepared for morel mushroom season by checking out the Heron's guide to foraging!
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