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Author: Amit Sharma

Amit is a financial engineer by profession, road trip addict, wannabe tennis player and has a gregarious personality.
Biking at Fox River Trail – North Aurora to Batavia
Biking Around Naperville

Biking at Fox River Trail – North Aurora to Batavia

A summer afternoon Biking Trip to Red Oak Nature Center, Lippold Park and Batavia Downtown. Continue reading Biking at Fox River Trail – North Aurora to Batavia

Road Trip from Chicago to The Great Smoky Mountains
Adventure Trips, Fall Color Destinations, Long Trips, National Parks, Weekend Getaways

Road Trip from Chicago to The Great Smoky Mountains

Road Trip from Chicago to The Smokey Mountains National Park Continue reading Road Trip from Chicago to The Great Smoky Mountains

Camping Trip to Ozark Scenic Riverways, Missouri
Long Trips, Summer Road Trips, Weekend Getaways

Camping Trip to Ozark Scenic Riverways, Missouri

A camping trip at the bank of Jacks Fork river, part of Ozark Scenic Riverways. Continue reading Camping Trip to Ozark Scenic Riverways, Missouri

Spring Break Road Trip from Chicago to Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Long Trips, National Parks, Spring Break Trips, Summer Road Trips

Spring Break Road Trip from Chicago to Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

A Spring Break Road Trip to Hot Springs Arkansas to nix the winter cabin fever for Chicago folks. Continue reading Spring Break Road Trip from Chicago to Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Spring Break Road Trip from Chicago to St Louis, Springfield and Meramec Caverns
Historical Towns, Spring Break Trips, Trips with Young Kids, Weekend Getaways

Spring Break Road Trip from Chicago to St Louis, Springfield and Meramec Caverns

Spring Break Road Trip from Chicago to Springfield and St Louis Continue reading Spring Break Road Trip from Chicago to St Louis, Springfield and Meramec Caverns

Hiking and Biking at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Beecher
Biking Around Naperville, Fall Color Destinations, Hiking Around Naperville

Hiking and Biking at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Beecher

A post-fall season hike to Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve and Plum Creek Nature Center. Continue reading Hiking and Biking at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Beecher

Best Fall Color Road Trip Ideas
Fall Color Destinations

Best Fall Color Road Trip Ideas

Best Fall Color Road Trips from Chicago. Continue reading Best Fall Color Road Trip Ideas

Scenic View at Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Naperville
Naperville Day Trips

Scenic View at Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Naperville

A quick trip to the Greene Valley Preserve – Scenic Overlook. Continue reading Scenic View at Greene Valley Forest Preserve, Naperville

Biking and Hiking at McKinley Woods, Channahon
Biking Around Naperville, Hiking Around Naperville, Naperville Day Trips

Biking and Hiking at McKinley Woods, Channahon

A weekend hike to the McKinley Woods. Continue reading Biking and Hiking at McKinley Woods, Channahon

Hiking at Red Oak Nature Center, Batavia
Naperville Day Trips

Hiking at Red Oak Nature Center, Batavia

Why Red Oak Nature Center?
Best part – A bunch of very short hikes suitable for the young kids with some clever puzzles along the way.
Bonus part – Pleasing views of Fox Lake River, an intriguing small cave and a well-equipped Nature Center.

Continue reading “Hiking at Red Oak Nature Center, Batavia”

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