North Suburbs Trail Reviews
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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…