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  • Hiking at Silver Springs State Park, Yorkville
  • Hiking at Shabbona Lake, Shabbona
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Hiking at Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve, Beecher
Fall Color Destinations, Hiking Around Naperville, Naperville Biking Paths, 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

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 Knoch Knolls Park, Naperville
Hiking Around Naperville, Naperville Day Trips

Hiking at Knoch Knolls Park, Naperville

Hiking trip at Knoch Knolls Park. Continue reading Hiking at Knoch Knolls Park, Naperville

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

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

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