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Hiking at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Beecher
Fall Color Destinations, Hiking Around Naperville, Sledding Hills

Hiking at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Beecher

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

Best Fall Color Road Trip Ideas
Fall Color Destinations

Best Fall Color Road Trip Ideas

Best Ideas for a Fall Color Road Trip for Chicago folks. 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

Hiking at McKinley Woods, Channahon
Hiking Around Naperville, Naperville Biking Paths

Hiking at McKinley Woods, Channahon

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

Hiking at Red Oak Nature Center, Batavia
Hiking Around Naperville

Hiking at Red Oak Nature Center, Batavia

Why Red Oak Nature Center?
A bunch of short hikes for the kiddos, 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”
Hiking at Knoch Knolls Park, Naperville
Hiking Around Naperville, Naperville Day Trips

Hiking at Knoch Knolls Park, Naperville

A perfect hike for families with small children, the ankle deep waters of DuPage river branch are a bonus attraction. Continue reading Hiking at Knoch Knolls Park, Naperville

“No-Regrets 2020” – All Boys Camping Trip to Iowa
Boys Trip - No-Regrets, Weekend Chicago Getaways

“No-Regrets 2020” – All Boys Camping Trip to Iowa

No-Regrets 2020 – All boys camping trip from Chicago to Iowa Continue reading “No-Regrets 2020” – All Boys Camping Trip to Iowa

Hiking at Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville
Hiking Around Naperville, Naperville Day Trips

Hiking at Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville

Hiking trip at Silver Springs Lake. Continue reading Hiking at Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville

Hiking at Shabbona Lake, Shabbona
Hiking Around Naperville, Naperville Day Trips

Hiking at Shabbona Lake, Shabbona

A de-compressing Shabbona Lake Hiking Trip Continue reading Hiking at Shabbona Lake, Shabbona

Hiking at Matthiessen State Park, Oglesby
Hiking Around Naperville, Naperville Day Trips

Hiking at Matthiessen State Park, Oglesby

Why Matthiessen? An all-season State Park for Chicago area residents – accessible via a breezy 60-90 minute car ride and … Continue reading Hiking at Matthiessen State Park, Oglesby

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