Blog Archive
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Fox Bluff Conservation Area : A Hidden Cary Gem
If you are looking for a forest trail with storybook vibes, check out Fox Bluff Conservation Area, a hidden gem in Cary Illinois. This McHenry County trail winds you through the woods, over creeks with waterfalls, and past clearings. Overall Thoughts on Fox Bluff Conservation Area: Difficulty (Lower is Easier) Amenities Transportation & Accessibility: Crowding:…
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McGinty Slough : Discovering a swamp
We splashed through puddles and nearly lost our shoes to mud while discovering McGinty Slough during a spring hike. This Cook County Forest Preserve near Lemont Illinois weaved us around a lake, through swamplands and forests. Overall Thoughts on McGinty Slough Difficulty (Lower is Easier) Amenities Transportation & Accessibility: Crowding: Views & Wildlife: Overall Rating:…
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Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve : Birding Loop Adventure
Beautiful and historic, Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, offers several hiking paths including the Birding Loop. This Lake County Forest Preserve is also public transportation friendly near a Metra stop. With stunning views of Lake Michigan and beautiful prairie land, this is one forest preserve you don’t want to miss out on. Difficulty The Birding Loop…
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Arie Crown Forest And Sundown Meadow : A Nature Preserve right off the Highway
Country Side’s Arie Crown Forest and Sundown Meadow offers a Forest Preserve with trails, fishing and a picnic area. Right off of the highway, this Cook County Forest Preserve is easy to get to by car. The area gives a slice of Illinois nature while being close to highway access and several suburb areas. Overall…
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Meacham Grove Forest Preserve : A Marshland Walk
Connecting to the North Central DuPage regional Trail, Meacham Grove Forest Preserve offers a short loop around Maple Lake. This Bloomingdale Illinois Nature Preserve is a great spot to hike/bike or even go fishing! Overall Thoughts on Meacham Grove Forest Preserve: Difficulty (Lower is Easier) Amenities Transportation & Accessibility: Crowding: Views & Wildlife: Overall Rating:…
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Superdawg : drive up to Delicious fun
On a regular road in Wheeling stood a hopping relic of time, Superdawg Drive-In. The large iconic hot dog statues looming on top of the diner beacons us into the parking lot. After looping around the building we land in front of the dinner in a spot and begin examining the menu. The Superdawg Experience…
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Ghoulish Mortals a Writers journey through a Monster Store
I don’t do horror. Never. Ever. Yet here I stood outside of Ghoulish Mortals. The store oozing spooky. Erie music playing out front and a flower pot of faced plants. Although slightly on edge. I was about to brave the store out of curiosity. Curiosity killed the cat but 8 lives remain. I don’t want…
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Crystal Lake- A Charming Downtown with endless to do
With an adorable and busy downtown that offers shopping, a theater, restaurants, and more, Crystal Lake, a far-out suburb is worth the trip! Experience this downtown nightlife with nearby public transportation, enjoy a date night with dinner and a performance, or have a girl’s day out shopping at the unique boutiques. It truly seems to…
