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Explore Chicago’s Lakefront Trail South

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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

Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping

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Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping.  The Forest Preserves of Cook County (FPCC) offer camping to all Cook County residents from $22-$264 per night.  Options are from mulched tent pads to large bunkhouses that sleep 16 people.  Non-Cook County residents are also welcome for … [Read more...] about Low cost Cook County Forest Preserves Camping

Explore Lake County Illinois Forest Preserves

Explore Lake County Illinois Forest Preserves.  The Lake County Forest Preserve District has 31,000 acres of natural land and is the second largest Forest Preserve District in Illinois. The locations are too numerous to list here but you can search by facilities and activity on the LCFP … [Read more...] about Explore Lake County Illinois Forest Preserves

Where to hike in Will County Illinois

Where to hike in Will 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 five.  I can't attest to any of these trails since my hiking is limited to walking … [Read more...] about Where to hike in Will County Illinois

Where to ski and snowboard around Chicago

Where to ski and snowboard around Chicago Skiing isn't cheap.  Since we've been cooped up for the past ten months I thought I'd research some outdoor activities regardless of cost.  The best deals are passes, if you plan to return many times.  All locations have specific Covid rules … [Read more...] about Where to ski and snowboard around Chicago

Where to hike in DuPage County Illinois

Where to hike in DuPage 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 four.  I can't attest to any of these trails since my hiking is limited to walking … [Read more...] about Where to hike in DuPage County Illinois

The Lurie Garden: four season splendor

The Lurie Garden: four season splendor.  Consider taking a walk through the Lurie Garden. It's located within Millennium Park here. Check here for more info on what to see year round.  Admission is always free. Learn more about it here The Lurie Garden is actually a rooftop garden … [Read more...] about The Lurie Garden: four season splendor

Explore Cook County Forest Preserves

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Explore Cook County Forest Preserves. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County, with more than 69,000-acres, is the largest forest preserve district in the United States. It receives an estimated 40 million visits each year. The locations are too numerous but you can search by facilities and … [Read more...] about Explore Cook County Forest Preserves

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