Crabtree Nature Center and forest preserve offers a family-friendly adventure. Home to a Screeching Owl, Crabtree Nature Preserve houses Illinois animal friends and has educational activities to help you kick-start a nature expedition. Past the nature center, this forest preserve features 2 loop trails that can be combined into one larger hike. It also has […]
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Walk on Meadowdale International Raceways, a track that held several motor races from 1958-1969. Now a part of the Kane County Forest Preserve and The Dundee Park District, as Raceway Woods, the park offers biking and nature paths along with horseback riding trails. Giving people the opportunity to get out into nature while learning about
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If you are looking for a family adventure, check out Veteran Acres Park in Crystal Lake. Not only does this park include a few hikes, like the Blue Trail, but it also features a nature-inspired splash pad and a fun playground. Plus in the winter there is a sledding hill. The blue trail loops around
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Deer Grove Forest Preserve located in Palatine Illinois offers beautiful views of prairie, wetlands, and woods. This Cook County Forest Preserve also has several other unique and fun activities beyond the trails. Overall Thoughts on the Deer Grove Forest Preserve Brown Trail: Difficulty (Lower is Easier) Amenities Transportation & Accessibility: Crowding: Views & Wildlife: Overall
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Take a quick walk around the pond or extend your trip into the woods at Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve. This Dupage Forest Preserve offers 1 mile of trail between the South Loop Trail and North Loop Trail. The short length makes it a perfect quick nature escape! Plus, there are several benches around to
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