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Hiking at Maple Grove, Downers Grove
Biking Near Chicago, Fall Color Destinations, Hiking Near Chicago, Naperville Day Trips

Hiking at Maple Grove, Downers Grove

Take an easy-paced 1.5-mile hike through the ancient maple grove to swat your worries and stress away. Continue reading Hiking at Maple Grove, Downers Grove

Hiking and Biking at Busse Woods, Rolling Meadows
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Hiking and Biking at Busse Woods, Rolling Meadows

Arguably, the best biking path around Chicago – boasts of scenic winding trails, bridges, vast open grasslands, fishing lakes, large paddling lake, ek pasture land, fall foliage and more.. Continue reading Hiking and Biking at Busse Woods, Rolling Meadows

Hiking at Knoch Knolls Park, Naperville
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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

Hiking and Kayaking at Lake Katherine, Palos Heights
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Hiking and Kayaking at Lake Katherine, Palos Heights

A perfect summer picnic at Lake Katherine – an intermix of hiking, biking and kayaking. Continue reading Hiking and Kayaking at Lake Katherine, Palos Heights

Biking and Kayaking at Whalon Lake, Bolingbrook
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Biking and Kayaking at Whalon Lake, Bolingbrook

A small quaint lake providing perfect Kayaking ops for the young First Time Kayakers. Continue reading Biking and Kayaking at Whalon Lake, Bolingbrook

Biking and Hiking at Mallard Lake, Hanover Park
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Biking and Hiking at Mallard Lake, Hanover Park

If you are looking for a serene lake with great bird watching, biking, hiking, fishing  ops, you got a winner, at Mallard Lake. Continue reading Biking and Hiking at Mallard Lake, Hanover Park

Biking at Fox River Trail – North Aurora to Batavia
Biking Near Chicago

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

Hiking and Biking at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Beecher
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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

Biking and Hiking at McKinley Woods, Channahon
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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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