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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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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The Fox River Forest Preserve in Port Barrington is a marina and boat launch first and foremost. This Lake County Forest Preserve is a perfect spot to rotate large boating crews, as the area offers hiking trails and other amenities to keep your ‘land’ time full of adventure. However, as a hiker and in this
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Moraine Hills State Park in Mchenry, Illinois is only a 1 1/2 drive from the Chicago Loop. The Leatherleaf Bog Blue Trail offers a friendly trail to go catch the fall colors and the chance to see some wildlife. The Moraine Hills State Park Leatherleaf Bog Blue Trail 3.2 miles This one-way bike and walking
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