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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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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

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

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap

Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap. The Chicago Botanical Garden (1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022, (847) 835-5440) offers activities and programs year round. Walk through the beautiful scenery throughout the 385 acres, including 26 gardens, four natural areas, including prairie and … [Read more...] about Visit Chicago Botanic Garden on the cheap

Tour Soldier Field $15

Tour Soldier Field $15. Experience both the historic and modern-day Soldier Field Stadium. When: Open tour schedule will be updated at the end of each month. (Click on "Tours" then scroll down).  Additional tour dates and times for the following month will become available then. No weekend … [Read more...] about Tour Soldier Field $15

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