Get out of the house and enjoy some nature without leaving Chicago.The North Park Village Nature Center on Chicago’s northwest side features a forty-six acre nature preserve and nature trails flanked by prairies, woodlands and wetlands. Or, go inside Read More
It’s bike season, and one way to save money on biking is to keep your bike safe from theft. The Active Transportation Alliance has a great, detailed article on how to prevent and report Read More
Julie Sturgeon of Indianapolis on the Cheap reports that something like this never happens: discount tickets for the Indianapolis 500 race. But they are available, through Living Social: $39 for the 97th Running of the Read More
The Chicago Nike outlet store is packed, and for good reason. The prices and selection are great! Shoes come in men’s, women’s, and children’s sizes and include both everyday and athletic styles. All the shoes seemed to Read More
Are you looking for a good bike cheap? Then get thee to Pilsen. The Working Bikes Co-Op has an extensive assortment of used bikes in good condition, with most costing between $100 and $200. Read More
I know, I know, Frisbee is a registered trademark, so I should refer to this as disc golf. Disc golf it is! And the best place to play disc golf in the Chicago area is Lemon Lake County Park in Read More
Yes, even last week when it was so cold, a few crazy types out there (e.g., my husband) were riding their bikes to work. It is possible, and you don’t have to take your life into your hands when you Read More
It’s just too hot to spend time outdoors in Chicago, but you can still cool off for FREE at a Chicago Park District indoor swimming pool. Chicago has 40 parks with FREE indoor swimming pools and thanks to an agreement Read More
I love to swim in the summer. When I was a kid my family owned a cottage near Lake Geneva where we spent most afternoons splashing around. As an adult I appreciate swimming pools filled with clear, chlorinated water, especially Read More
Here’s a deal from The Biggest Loser and Subway: Wake Up and Workout, a free workout mix of six songs including the song made famous by Cee Lo Green. Read More
