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Morning Hike at Big Foot Beach State Park in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Morning Hike at Big Foot Beach State Park in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin

Big Foot Beach State Park is a picturesque 271-acre forest preserve nestled along the shores of Geneva Lake in Wisconsin. Hikers will find a range of natural and mowed grass trails through woodlands and meadows. Big Foot Beach State Park is certainly a favorite Lake Geneva hiking location and ideal for adding to any Lake Geneva getaway.

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 9-10, 2024}

Thursday, March 7, 2024

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 9-10, 2024

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 9-10, 2024

The weekend is here! Check out my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs:

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11 Top Chicago Area Hiking Spots for Spring Wildflowers

Monday, March 4, 2024

11 Top Chicago Area Hiking Spots for Spring Wildflowers

Spring Wildflowers in the Chicago Suburbs

The season for spotting wildflowers is upon us! After many years exploring our Chicago area forest preserves, I have a number that I prefer when looking for spring wildflowers. I love to see the progression of the wildflowers throughout the season. Wildflowers are certainly little treasures! Here are some ideas for your spring wildflower adventures:

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 2-3, 2024}

Friday, March 1, 2024

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 2-3, 2024

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs March 2-3, 2024

Here are some ideas if you are looking for family fun this weekend:

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs February 24-25, 2024}

Friday, February 23, 2024

 


Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs February 24-25, 2024

The weekend is here! Here are my picks for fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:

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Conservation, Bald Eagles, and River Views at Nature at the Confluence in South Beloit, Illinois

Thursday, February 22, 2024

 

Conservation, Bald Eagles, and River Views at Nature at the Confluence in South Beloit, Illinois

Nature at the Confluence provides a much needed nature respite in South Beloit, Wisconsin while representing a remarkable and continually developing environmental restoration effort. I have had this preserve on my list for quite awhile. A recent sunny day offered the perfect excuse for exploring this wonderful preserve. Enjoy a little peek:

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Writing and Recharging Getaway Near Chicago at The Abbey Resort

Monday, February 19, 2024

 

Writing and Recharging Getaway Near Chicago at The Abbey Resort in Fontana, Wisconsin

A Top Work Retreat Getaway Near Chicago at The Abbey Resort in Fontana, Wisconsin

**Disclosure: Thank you to The Abbey Resort for accommodating my stay and services so I could bring this review to my readers. No other compensation was received. Opinions are 100% my own.

The Abbey Resort in Fontana, Wisconsin welcomes visitors to one of the best Chicago area getaways offering a haven where you can work while enjoying a little recharge. Winter can be tough especially if you are a person that works primarily at home like me. I often yearn for a change of location and scenery after being cooped up during gray days . Recently, I escaped to The Abbey Resort for a bit of a working getaway. The perfect balance of amenities, comfort, and serenity allowed me to expand creatively while treating myself.

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs February 17-18, 2024}

Friday, February 16, 2024

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs February 17-18, 2024

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs February 17-18, 2024

The weekend is here! Enjoy my picks for family fun this weekend:

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