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Tag: Biking

Biking at Fox River Trail – North Aurora to Batavia
Naperville Biking Paths

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

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

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

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

Biking Trip To Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville
Hiking Around Naperville, Naperville Biking Paths

Biking Trip To Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville

Why Blackwell? Nearest forest preserve from my community (Atwaters), a moderate 5 mile one-way ride mostly on the preeminent Illinois … Continue reading Biking Trip To Blackwell Forest Preserve, Warrenville

Biking and Hiking at McDowell Grove, Naperville
Hiking Around Naperville, Naperville Biking Paths, Naperville Day Trips

Biking and Hiking at McDowell Grove, Naperville

Why McDowell Grove? You would be awestruck to find this tranquil DuPage River floodplain right by the ever bustling I-88. … Continue reading Biking and Hiking at McDowell Grove, Naperville

Biking and Picnic at Blackwell Forest Preserve
Naperville Day Trips

Biking and Picnic at Blackwell Forest Preserve

Why Blackwell? Ideal picnic destination for South West Suburban residents – has several lakes, biking and hiking paths, fishing and … Continue reading Biking and Picnic at Blackwell Forest Preserve

Summer Biking at Lake Renwick Preserve, Plainfield
Naperville Biking Paths, Naperville Day Trips

Summer Biking at Lake Renwick Preserve, Plainfield

Why Renwick? For the Great Blue Heron and other wildlife sightings, look here for what’s on offer. Has other typical … Continue reading Summer Biking at Lake Renwick Preserve, Plainfield

Weekend Road Trip for River Tubing and Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan
Weekend Chicago Getaways

Weekend Road Trip for River Tubing and Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan

Why visit? Tubing on Platte River – One of the best natural lazy river you would find around Chicago. Suitable … Continue reading Weekend Road Trip for River Tubing and Sleeping Bear Dunes, Michigan

Summer Picnic at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Wheaton
Naperville Biking Paths, Naperville Day Trips

Summer Picnic at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Wheaton

Why Herrick? Has it all when it comes to a picnic spot nestled in nature – biking and hiking paths … Continue reading Summer Picnic at Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Wheaton

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