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Ted Nelson has been adventure traveling since he was 10 years old following around his dad. He has gone hiking, canoeing, and cross-country skiing all over the Chicago area, America, and the world. Feel free to email me at volhiker70@yahoo.com with any comments or suggestions.

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Dunning Read Conservation Area is a Chicago undiscovered natural urban wonder

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Dunning Read Conservation Area is a little corner of natural beauty in the middle of a North Chicago neighborhood. The park is surrounded by a vehicle...
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South Kettle Moraine and the Scuppernong Springs nature trail

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South Kettle Moraine’s Scuppernong Springs nature trail is the exception to the rule for nature trails. It seems that most self guided nature...
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Chicago urban coyote project returns surprising results

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The Chicago urban coyote project yields surprising results as coyotes live in close proximity with humans in relative tranquility. Jessica...
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Wisconsin deer hunting season with guns: look out Bambi and adventure travelers

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Wisconsin’s deer gun hunting season resumes today through the weekend. It then stops again after the weekend starting up again on November 21st...
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Gunflint Trail scenic drive in Minnesota

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The Gunflint Trail is a 63 mile scenic drive starting in Grand Marais, Minnesota and extending into the Superior National Forest wilderness and the...
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Chicago River fall colors at Chicago River Canoe and Kayak

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Chicago River fall colors can be seen by renting a canoe or kayak at the Chicago River Canoe and Kayak launch. This is a great way to spend a couple...
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Chicago fall bird migration and where to look

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The Chicago fall bird migratory season is upon us. When people think of the outdoors and fall they usually only consider the beautiful changing of the...
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Khao Yai National Park Thailand and the photograph that got away

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Khao Yai National Park in Thailand is a great adventure travel destination and a great place to take photographs of wildlife. Unfortunately, just...
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National Parks: for the adventure traveler a great idea

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National Parks: America’s Best Idea directed by Ken Burns debuts today on PBS. In honor of the debut notes and recommendations on the three...
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Charity freebies for adventure travel donaters

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Charity freebies for adventure travel donaters are actually some very practical items that can be used around the house, while traveling, or adventure...
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