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Where to hike in Cook County Illinois

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

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

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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

Free Tennis Maggie Daley Park Chicago

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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

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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

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