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Northerly Island
Northerly Island is a 91 acre peninsula that juts into Lake Michigan at the heart of the Museum Campus. It is located just south of the Adler Planetarium...
Events (1) Blackwell Forest Preserve
Over seven miles of trails for hikers, bikers and equestrians. Amenities include group picnic shelters, an off-leash dog area, a youth-group...
Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center
Hike and bike the trails in this 220-acre forest. Discovery packs with binoculars, bug boxes and plants are available for hikes. At the nature center,...
Comments (1) James "Pate" Philip State Park
Bartlett Nature Center, BartlettThis nature center's goal is to encourage the preservation of natural areas and animals through awareness, education, conservation and interpretation....
Kankakee River State Park
Kankakee River State Park offers activities for anglers, canoeists, hunters, campers, hikers, bicyclers and outdoor enthusiasts. See website for updates...
North Park Village Nature Center
Hiking trails over wetlands, prairie, savannah and woodlands. Visit the kids' educational facility at the nature center.
Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve & Nature Center
35W076 Villa Marie Road, St. CharlesStop by the nature center to see interpretive displays and exhibits including an underwater diorama of the Fox River. Enjoy nature books and the discovery...
Des Plaines River Trail and Greenway
Lake County Forest Preserves,Hike, bike and enjoy nature along this 31-mile crushed stone trail that follows its namesake river. The trail passes through 10 forest preserves,...
McHenry County Conservation District Prairie Trail
From the McHenry County line in Algonquin to the Wisconsin border.,This 26-mile multi-use trail follows a former railway line that stretches from the McHenry County line in Algonquin to the Wisconsin state border connecting...
Erie Park
630 N. Kingsbury St., ChicagoNestled on the east bank of the south branch of the Chicago River, Erie Park turned from dumping grounds to a hilly paradise fit for the little tot...
