Blog Archive
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Naperville – A Day Tripper’s Guide To this Far West Suburb
As a very walking-friendly downtown, Naperville offers an urban feel in the far-out suburbs. With several modes of transportation, Metra, Pace, and Amtrack there are many ways to get to this vibrant downtown. Downtown Naperville offers shopping, upscale dining, college bars, unique sweets, and so much more! Plus the Naperville Riverwalk, a cute nature stroll,…
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Niagra Falls Ontario: More than Just Another Waterfall
Niagra Falls is more than just another tourist trap, and definitely more than just another waterfall. The natural and enormous ‘strength’ of Niagra Falls can blow you away. No, for real, if you choose an experience like the boat, the power of the falls is revealed in the wind! Beyond the falls there are cute…
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Fox River Bluff East: Meadow Trail Review
Fox River Bluff East, Meadow Trail, is a community-driven Forest Preserve. The neighborhood and the park seemed to be almost as one. Several houses butt up to the trail, with their backyards, having pathways leading into the park. The head trail from the parking lot seemed to lack amenities, with no restroom or even a…
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Norris Woods Forest Preserve: Eleanor’s Trail Review
Eleanor’s Trail at Norris Woods Forest Preserve features a pedestrian-only path that takes you through a forested area with views of Fox River. The Forest Preserve is also home to several deer. When we went we even saw a buck! One thing to note is that the one-way trail does end abruptly at private property…
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Palos Park Woods Trail Review: Sag Valley Trail
Less than 30 minutes from Chicago, Palos Park Woods, a Cook County Forest Preserve, offers a forest adventure! For a 3-mile loop, we hiked a portion of the Sag Valley yellow trail and the purple connector trail. Both trails are rated intermediate. Overall Thoughts: Difficulty (Lower is Easier) Amenities Transportation & Accessibility: Crowding: Views &…
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Fox River Forest Preserve Yellow Loop Review
The Fox River Forest Preserve in Port Barrington is a marina and boat launch first and foremost. This Lake County Forest Preserve is a perfect spot to rotate large boating crews, as the area offers hiking trails and other amenities to keep your ‘land’ time full of adventure. However, as a hiker and in this…
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Shedd Aquarium Review: Swimming into Adventure
The Shedd Aquarium provides a wonderful indoor activity, in the heart of downtown on the Museum Campus. With several unique experiences included in the ticket price, and a ton of animals from around the world, the Shedd Aquarium is an educational place to explore! Overall Thoughts on the Shedd Aquarium Value: Experiences: Transportation & Accessibility:…
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Burnidge Forest Preserve Trail Review: West Trail Loop
The West Trail Loop in Burnidge Forest Preserve is a 1.47-mile unpaved nature trail that meanders through both woodlands and prairie. Offering gorgeous views of seasonal colors at the low cost of a few small hills. To get to this trail from the parking lot, you need to take the Centrail Trail Loop. Overall Thoughts…
