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
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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
Free Tree Walks around Chicago
Free Tree Walks around Chicago. Treekeepers offers free tree walks around Chicago from time-to-time. Each walk is different with tree id and more. Tree Walk of Garfield Park Conservatory When: Fri, Jul 16, 2021 - 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM Register Where: Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 … [Read more...] about Free Tree Walks 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
Where to hike in Lake County Illinois
Where to hike in Lake 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 three. I can't attest to any of these trails since my hiking is limited to walking … [Read more...] about Where to hike in Lake County Illinois
Where to hike in Chicago
Where to hike in Chicago, There are many place to hike in and around Chicago. Trail access may change due to Covid restrictions, weather or any other reason. Please exercise caution when hiking. Do not go to any of these areas after dark. Friendly Reminder: Always … [Read more...] about Where to hike in Chicago
Explore Chicago’s Lakefront Trail South
Exploring Chicago's Lakefront Trail South. The Lakefront Trail is one of Chicago's best attractions. It runs north and south parallel and to the east of Lake Shore Drive. You can walk it, skate it, bike it or use Divvy bikes along the way. And the best part is it's FREE. From … [Read more...] about Explore Chicago’s Lakefront Trail South