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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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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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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