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Fox Bluff Conservation Area

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

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

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 in Country Side

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

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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