Where to hike in Cook County Illinois. There are so many places to hike in Illinois that I had to break out the City of Chicago and then each collar county into separate posts. This is installment two. I can't attest to any of these trails since my hiking is limited to urban hiking … [Read more...] about Where to hike in Cook County Illinois
Sports & Rec
Free Cook County Forest Preserves events
Free Cook County Forest Preserves events. There are a many free things to do in the Cook Country Forest Preserves. Get out into the outdoors. All events are open to the public and all ages are welcome. No registration required or fee except where indicated. Events subject to … [Read more...] about Free Cook County Forest Preserves events
Register for Chicago Park District winter programs
Register for Chicago Park District winter programs. Program Dates In-Person Programs: January 25 - March 28, 2022 Virtual Programs: January 4 - March 21, 2022 Seniors & Special Recreation Programs At this time, programming for seniors and individuals with intellectual disabilities remains … [Read more...] about Register for Chicago Park District winter programs
Family fishing classes at Northerly Island
Family fishing classes at Northerly Island. Join Chicago's Fish'N Kids Program at Northerly Island. When: October 6, 13, 20, 2021 9:00am-11:00am; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Where: Northerly Island, 1521 S. Linn White Dr. Call Fishing Program Manager Carl … [Read more...] about Family fishing classes at Northerly Island
Visit Indiana Dunes State Park
Visit Indiana Dunes State Park. The Indiana Dunes are split into two parks - an Indiana State Park and a National Park. This post covers the state park. Read about the National Park here. The Indiana Dunes State Park is 2,182 acres of differing habitats, and a wide range of plant … [Read more...] about Visit Indiana Dunes State Park
Visit Indiana Dunes National Park Closed
Visit Indiana Dunes National Park 9/28/21 update: The Indiana Dunes National Park beaches are closed due to some kind of sludge spill from nearby US Steel into Lake Michigan. https://www.nps.gov/indu/index.htm The Indiana Dunes are split into two parks - an Indiana State Park and a National … [Read more...] about Visit Indiana Dunes National Park Closed
Camp at the Indiana Dunes
Camp at the Indiana Dunes. The Indiana Dunes are split into two parks - an Indiana state park and a National Park. Read about the National Park here. Read about the State Park here. Getting there Realistically to get to the Dunes you will have to drive. You can take … [Read more...] about Camp at the Indiana Dunes
Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago
Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago. Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago - Effective June 15, 2020 The six tennis courts are open and free on a first, come, first served basis from 8AM-pPM 7 days a week. No reservations are available. You are limited to 1 hour on a court if … [Read more...] about Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago
Tour Wrigley Field
Tour of Wrigley Field. Stroll through the home of the Chicago Cubs and get the chance to see what happens behind the scenes of the Friendly Confines. All stops and locations are subject to availability. Specific tour routes are established each day based on events and activities in the … [Read more...] about Tour Wrigley Field
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum free fishing classes
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Free fishing classes When: July 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 2021 11:00AM-1:00PM This program is weather permitting. Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 North Cannon Drive, 773-755-5191. North Pond Casting Pier. The pier is located … [Read more...] about Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum free fishing classes
Free Dog Yoga Washington Square Park
Free Dog Yoga Washington Square Park Bring your fidos out for some free outdoor therapeutic partner yoga. Where: Washington Square Park, 901 N. State When: August 19 and September 16, 2021 6PM-7PM No need to register. Just show up. This is a 60 minute outdoor class that … [Read more...] about Free Dog Yoga Washington Square Park
Where to boat, canoe, kayak around Chicago
Where to boat, canoe, kayak around Chicago If you're looking to get out of the house and into nature consider renting a boat at one of the Cook County Forest Preserves locations. Boating availability is weather dependent so call first before heading out. Personally if you have no … [Read more...] about Where to boat, canoe, kayak around Chicago