West Suburbs

Burnidge County Forest

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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A Food Journey: One Car to the Next at Rooster’s Barn & Grill

It was one of those switch-a-roo moments. The one where I go from one vehicle to another. Only this time there was a meal involved between the action. I know I am setting this up to be some juicy travel story, which it isn’t (Sorry!) There is a heaping juicy sandwich involved though!  But before

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