Peoria Area News Articles
Fat Biking in Central Illiniois
Nice article about fat biking in central Illinois. While we don't have a lot of sandy beaches, fat biking can make biking in the snow and sometimes softer dirt a blast-as well as a year round event.
Metamora native Allen Schadle writes article in Rock and Ice Magazine
Ben Mangelsdorf on Proud Mary (V9) at The Beach, Southern Illinois. Photo: Aidan Welby.
An Ode to Midwest Bouldering
Why the boulders of America’s Midwest still captivate him from across the world.
Rocky Glen Park now open for hikes
Rocky Glen park in Peoria is officially open. Check out the link below to read more about the grand opening.
Announcement of new rock climbing gym in Peoria
Click below to read about the announcement of the new rock climbing gym being built in the warehouse district.
National Geographic article on Peoria
Check out the link below to read about a National Geographic article detailing Peoria as an adventure town.
Article on Peoria becoming more bike friendly
Here's an article that was featured in the local paper talking about plans on making the Peoria area more bike friendly.
Peoria local featured in Outside Magazine
Great article about Peoria native, and fellow high school classmate, Andy Weinberg! Check it out
Outdoors Resort Planned for Spring Bay area
Plans were just announced for a new 4 season outdoor recreational facility catering to campers, kayakers, canoers, fishermen and more in Spring Bay!