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Find Your Wild Exploring McHenry County Conservation District Preserves This Summer

Sunday, June 4, 2023

 Find Your Wild Exploring McHenry County Conservation District Preserves This Summer

McHenry County Conservation District in Illinois has launched a fantastic program to encourage exploration of their amazing preserves and nature learning this summer called Find Your Wild. The program features visiting a variety of preserves, answering trivia questions, and participating in activities. 

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs June 2-4, 2023}

Friday, June 2, 2023

 Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs June 2-4, 2023

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs June 2-4,  2023

The weekend is here are there are some fantastic events this weekend including some art openings. Here are my picks for family fun this weekend in the Chicago suburbs:
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Cliff Views of the Rock River from Cedar Cliff Forest Preserve in Stillman Valley, Illinois

Sunday, May 28, 2023

 

Cliff Views of the Rock River from Cedar Cliff Forest Preserve in Stillman Valley, Illinois

Cedar Cliff Forest Preserve in Illinois' Winnebago County features 60-foot-high limestone cliffs rising above the Rock River. The forest preserve provides a wonderful set of trails through prairie and woodland while treating to cliff and river views. 

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs May 26-29, 2023}

Thursday, May 25, 2023

 


Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs May 26-29, 2023

This weekend, we commemorate and honor our servicemen and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Please take some time this weekend to pause and reflect on the sacrifice of those who fell while fighting for our freedom. Here in the Chicago suburbs, we are fortunate to have Cantigny Park with a museum dedicated to the 1st Infantry Division -- the division my own father served in. It is a wonderful place to commemorate service and does have some events this weekend.

Here are my picks for family activities on this very special weekend --

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8 Chicago Area Preserves with a View

Monday, May 22, 2023

8 Chicago Area Perserves with a view

Chicago area forest preserves offer an incredible range of landscapes and nature experiences. Many of our preserves present breathtaking views. After decades of hiking in the region, here is a collection of my favorite forest preserves near Chicago with a view:

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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs May 19-21, 2023}

Friday, May 19, 2023

 

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs May 19-21, 2023

Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs May 19-21, 2023

The weekend is here! Spring events are picking up -- here are my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:

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History and Hiking at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan, New Jersey

Wednesday, May 17, 2023



Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan, New Jersey, has long been a special place for me to wander. I grew up not too far away in Freehold and spent many days of my childhood exploring the battlefield. Our school's field day was even held there! On a recent trip to New Jersey, we visited the battlefield for a little adventure enjoying nature and history. Monmouth Battlefield remains one of my favorite places to visit in the United States.
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Weekend Windup {Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs May 13-14, 2023}

Friday, May 12, 2023

 


We are starting another spring weekend! There are some great events this weekend -- here are my picks:

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