Blog Archive
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Burnidge Forest Preserve Trail Review: Centrail Trail Loop
The Centrail Trail Loop in Burnidge Forest Preserve, part of the Kane County Forest Preserve is a great place to start exploring this dog-friendly park. This .56-mile walk connects the parking lot to the West Trail Loop (1.47 miles) and South Loop Trail (2.23 miles). Although a smaller loop, this trail offers stand-alone or main…
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Fullersburg Woods Trail Review: River Bend & North Island Loop Trail
See a huge Wolly Mammoth skeleton at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center before heading out on the River Bend and North Island Loop Trail. Finish a day of adventure with the Graue Mill & Museum accessible by either a car or The Night Heron Trail (2.3 miles.) Overall Thoughts on the River Bend & North…
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Skokie Lagoon Trail Review: Black Loop Trail
Part of Cook County’s North Branch Trail System and wrapping around the Skokie Lagoon, the Black Trail is the perfect trail for an after-work walk. Clocking in at 4.4 miles, this dog-friendly loop connects to neighborhoods in Glencoe and Winnetka, the Chicago Botanic Garden, and the Tower Road and Forest Way Grove entrances. Overall Thoughts…
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Pikes Peak State Park Trail Review: Bridal Falls Trail
Just over 5-hours away from Chicago is Pikes Peak State Park in McGregor, Iowa. At only .45 miles the Bridal Veil Trail offered beautiful overlooks and the boardwalk led to a waterfall. Overall Thoughts on Bridal Veil Falls Trail: Difficulty (Lower is Easier) Amenities Transportation & Accessibility: Crowding: Views & Wildlife: Overall Rating: Difficulty Difficulty-wise,…
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Salt Creek Red Trail: Cook Co. Forest Preserve Trail Review
The Salt Creek Trail Systems Red Trail is a non-looping path linking local neighborhoods and over 5 Cook County Forest Preserves in the nearwest suburbs. Located roughly 30 to 45 minutes west of the Loop, the trail starts at Brookfield Woods, next to the Brookfield Zoo, and follows Salt Creek for 7.2 miles, terminating in…
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Moraine Hills State Park Trail Review: Leatherleaf Bog
Moraine Hills State Park in Mchenry, Illinois is only a 1 1/2 drive from the Chicago Loop. The Leatherleaf Bog Blue Trail offers a friendly trail to go catch the fall colors and the chance to see some wildlife. The Moraine Hills State Park Leatherleaf Bog Blue Trail 3.2 miles This one-way bike and walking…
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Hershey Pennsylvania: One Sweet Adventure
Next Stop Hershey Pennsylvania We had spent most of the previous day on the road, making sure we could make it to our next destination Hershey Pennsylvania. The luscious (green) trees of the Pennsylvania hills made the ear-popping drive through the area worth it! With us and the car pushing through the miles, we now…
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Dehd: Artist Spotlight Lollapalooza 2023
Although Dehd played Lollapalooza on the T-Mobile stage, one of the main stages, they still kept their 2:30 set on August 6 intimate. The Chicago band engaged festivalgoers in a show that had a comfy basement feel, even if the set was in Grant Park. Their screen-saver-inspired background took me back to the early 2000s.…