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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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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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‘Metra’ing to the Chicago Botanic Garden

I jumped off the Metra train at the Braeside station after my long but pleasant pair of train rides. Sadly, my hopes for coffee and a bathroom were quickly dashed as the area seemed business-less. The stop was, unlike most Metra stations, quiet and surrounded by nature. Honestly, it was a bit jarring, and it took

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