18 Fall Favorites in the Chicago Suburbs for 2024
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
18 Fall Favorites in the Chicago Suburbs for 2024
Time to plan for fall weekends in the Chicago suburbs! Enjoy this list of my favorite fall events for this year:
Remnant Illinois Prairie and Wetlands, Nature Restoration, and Hiking at James "Pate" Philip State Park
Friday, August 23, 2024
Summer is prairie season here in the Prairie State of Illinois. Much of the original prairie was destroyed to make way for farming, industry, and settlement. Only about one tenth of 1% of native Illinois prairie still exists today.* However, due to the nurturing of remnant prairie as well as restoration efforts, we are able to once again enjoy the prairie's tall grasses and vibrant flowers. James "Pate" Philip State Park preserves sections of remnant prairie as well as maintains a restoration effort allowing Chicago area residents a perfect spot for experiencing this native ecosystem.
Weekend Windup: {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs August 16-18, 2024}
Friday, August 16, 2024
The weekend is here and there are some great events to check out in the Chicago suburbs. Here are my picks:
A Top Chicago Area Forest Preserve for Summer Prairie Flowers: Shoe Factory Road Prairie
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Summer brings brilliant displays of prairie flowers to the Illinois prairie. Recently, I visited Shoe Factory Road Prairie to bask in summer's joyful pink, purple, yellow, orange, and white flowers throughout the prairie. This was my first visit to this particular prairie and I was immediately enamored.
Weekend Windup: {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs July 26-28, 2024}
Friday, July 26, 2024
6 Places to See Prairie Flowers in the Chicago Suburbs
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Mid to late summer presents the perfect time to visit the prairie here in the Prairie State. You will find our local prairies alive with brilliant hues -- pinks, yellows, and oranges -- and abuzz with butterflies, bees, and birds. Today, I am sharing a few spots I love in the Chicago suburbs for exploring the Illinois prairie:
High Cliff State Park Fascinates With Lake Winnebago Views and Rock Formations in Sherwood, Wisconsin
Monday, July 8, 2024
Hiking in High Cliff State Park along Lake Winnebago was a must during our Oshkosh, Wisconsin getaway. While researching the trip, I learned about the preserve's rock formations and knew I had to make a visit. On a sunny Saturday morning, my daughter and I embarked on the 35-minute drive from Oshkosh to High Cliff State Park leading to a day of exploring a true natural treasure.