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of 25Des 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...
Lake County Forest Preserves
The county's more than 50 sites offer fishing, hiking, biking and swimming plus nature and history education programs and special events for families....
Lake Julian Trout Farm
Lake Julian is a perfect place to get away and fish in a beautiful and tranquil environment. There are picnic facilities and a bait shop available....
Schweitzer Woods Forest Preserve
16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road , West DundeeThe preserve has oak forests, crop land, hay meadows and marshes. A beautiful Edwardian house and matching dog kennel are situated in the southeast...
