People People planner Let's Go Fishing Show returns to Collinsville The Let's Go Fishing Show will return January 4-5-6 to the Gateway Center in Collinsville, Illinois and, in its 20th year, is planning some special prizes for its fans. As part of the 20th anniversary celebration, the show will give away three, Grand Prize fishing boats. A drawing will be held at the completion of each day, for the lucky winner of that day's boat. In addition to the boat giveaways, the first 500 people entering Friday will receive a free issue of the Outdoor Guide Magazine. Saturday, the first 500 entering will receive a free issue of Heartland Oudoors Magazine. On Sunday, a free fishing lure will be given to those 16 and older, entering with a paid admission, while supplies last. There will also be numerous attendance prizes and giveaways. The public event for fishermen, has consistently been able to attract an enthusiastic audience, due to it's “fishing tackle super store� reputation. For sale is a wide variety of fishing tackle, rods and reels, accessories, and aluminum and fiberglass fishing boats. And, there are representatives from resorts and destinations eager to help plan a fishing trip to a nearby lake, Ozark retreat, charter fishing trip, or a Canadian adventure. A full slate of seminars gives attendees the chance to mingle with pro anglers and regional experts. Topics will include fishing for bass, crappie, trout, catfish, muskie, and more. Some of the biggest names in bass fishing have shared fishing tips, given autographs and had photos taken with their fans at the show. Paul Elias, Brent Erhler and Alton Jones are scheduled in this Anniversary year. Jones, a Waco, Texas native, won the most prestigious tournament in his sport, the Bassmaster Classic in 2008, and for 2012 was ranked 35th in the world, according to Bassfan.com. Erhler is from Redlands, California, and finished the year ranked 22nd in the world, winning one tournament. Elias, from Laurel, Mississippi, was the winner of the 1982 Bassmaster Classic. His most recent major win was in 2011. Another noteworthy fact, Elias was one of the major attractions at the 1st Let's Go Fishing Show, in 1994. Returning exhibits of interest will
include live owls and other birds from Treehouse Wildlife Center, located in Dow, Illinois, and games for young anglers, operated by area fishing clubs. All activities are included with admission. Tickets will be available at the door with regular prices $7 for adults; $3.50 for ages 6-15; children 5 and under are free. On Friday, seniors age 60 and above will be admitted for only $5. Parking is free. Hours are Friday: Noon to 9 PM; Saturday: 9 AM - 7 PM; Sunday: 10 AM to 4 PM. The Gateway Convention Center is located 12 minutes from downtown St. Louis, on Highway 157, just north of I-55/70, in Collinsville, Illinois. For information and complete scheduling, you may call 618-288-9952, or visit the web site at www.letsgoshows.com.
Eagle watching season draws near
visit the 13 “Eagle Watching Hot Spots� featured in the 2013 Eagle Watcher’s Guide. Again this year, the Alton Eagle Watching App will guide visitors during their eagle watching adventure. The free app, which is available for iPhone and Android, will lead visitors to the eagle watching hot spots, provide information on upcoming events and festivals, allow visitors to share their eagle photos, offer deals from restaurants and shops, as well as a list the shops, restaurants, attractions and lodging found along the byway. Back again this year, visitors are invited to take part in “Eagle Caching� at the numerous Eagle Watching Hot Spots. Within the guide, information can be found about the caches and clues on where to find them. Like geocaching, each cache has a set of coordinates that are plugged into the GPS navigator and used by the explorer to search for the treasure. All the information
As the brisk winter wind blows in from the north, it’s time to “relax� all around Alton, Ill., for an unforgettable eagle watching adventure. Every January, experts anticipate hundreds of American Bald Eagles will migrate to the region, many reclaiming their winter nests along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway from Alton to Grafton and Pere Marquette State Park. With the help of the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau’s 2 0 1 3 E a g l e Wa t c h e r ’ s G u i d e , visitors can plan their own eagle watching adventure and take part in numerous eagle watching events and tours happening throughout the region. Eagle watching has been an attraction for the last decade all around Alton. During the first Saturday of 2013, the Audubon Center at Riverlands at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary will be one of the hosts of the AltonAudubon Eagle Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival on Jan. 5 will kick off the 2013 eagle watching season in Alton with eagle watching activities taking place at the Alton Visitor Center as well as an ice carving demonstration and other ice events in Downtown Alton. The event is free. For more information, go to VisitAlton.com or call 1-800258-6645. Every day visitors can travel along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway to
needed, including the clues, coordinates and GPS rentals, can be found at www.VisitAlton.com/ EagleCaching, or by visiting the Alton Visitor’s Center at 200 Piasa St. in Downtown Alton. There will also be an Alton Eagle Watcher contest to encourage visitors to stop by the various Eagle Watching Hot Spots. Visitors who visit five of the six hot spots (Alton Visitor Center, Audubon Center at Riverlands, Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, Melvin Price Locks & Dam, Pere Marquette State Park and Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Center) listed and have their eagle watcher card initialed by a Visitor Center representative will be entered into a drawing to win an Amazon Kindle HD. For more information on this contest go to www.VisitAlton.com/ EagleWatcher. Finally, for visitors eager to “give back� during the eagle watching
getaway, participants can sign-up to participate in the Great River Road Clean Up on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. The project will create a better eagle watching experience. Contact Christine Favilla by e-mail at cfavilla10@ sbcglobal.net or by calling (618) 4626802 for more information. Annually, the opportunities for eagle watching continue to grow in the Alton region. Visitors can head out to view the eagles on their own, or they can take part in some of the traditional eagle watching events in the region, including eagle meet & greets, eagle watching tours and live bird demonstrations. Events take place nearly every weekend and throughout the week, from January through March. Plus, most of the events in the region are free of charge. A full list of events can be found online at www.VisitAlton. com and in the Eagle Watcher ’s Guide.
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