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National Illinois adventure travel

Hike and bird at Crabtree Nature Center in South Barrington

Crabtree Nature Center is a small parcel of preserve in South Barrington with a large bird and mammal population. Owned by the Forest Preserve...
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Hike to a waterfall at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve

Waterfall Glen is a forest preserve in Dupage County near the town of Darien, Illinois. The area is more famous or infamous for the Argonne...
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Proposed Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge gets a B plus from the public

  • Hackmatack National Widlife Refuge
  • April 7, 2012
Over 400 people attended the public meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday in Wisconsin and Illinois to offer feedback on the proposed Hackmatack...
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The Vermilion River opens after over two years of paddler frustration

One of the most frustrating aspects of Chicago adventure travel is the short list of beautiful places to visit in Illinois. Two dirty words in the...
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Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge public meetings

Next week, April 3rd and April 4th, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services will host two public meetings regarding the proposed Hackmatack National...
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Chicago storm creates a weekend of cross-country skiing adventure

Cross-country skiing is back on the menu thanks to the first snow storm of the season with any accumulation. The storm swath cut a wide band...
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U.S. National Ski Jumping Championship this weekend at Norge Ski Club

The Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove, Illinois hosts the U.S. National Ski Jumping Championship. Fox River Grove is a small suburb along U.S....
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National Wildlife Federation hike and seek a success in Chicago

Almost a hundred people, including forty children, showed up for the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) hike and seek event in Chicago on...
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Check out fall wildflowers at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie

The fall wildflowers are absolutely gorgeous at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, but they will not be in bloom for much longer. Get out there...
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Rain dampens not drowns 2011 Summer Camp Music Festival

Summer Camp Music Festival 2011 was a definite success despite the intermittent showers that flooded the walkways and concert grounds this weekend....
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