This month I visited the Herrick Lake Forest Preserve in Wheaton. This site has several bodies of water and multiple trails to explore. Continue reading "Take a Hike September 2025: Herrick Lake Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the Mayslake Forest Preserve in Oak Brook. This site has two lakes as well as an off-leash dog area. Continue reading "Take a Hike August 2025: Mayslake Forest Preserve"
This month I revisited Pioneer Park Forest Preserve in Naperville. This is the site I visited last month and declared “I will plan to return to the site in the future and head left on the trail to see those sites” and that is what I did! Continue reading "Take a Hike July 2025: Return to Pioneer Park Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the Pioneer Park Forest Preserve in Naperville. This site is an 18-acre floodplain forest along the West Branch of the DuPage River. Continue reading "Take a Hike June 2025: Pioneer Park Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the Goodrich Woods Forest Preserve in Naperville. In pre-settlement times, the preserve contained open woodlands with meadows along today's Hobson Road. There is one main trail at this location. Continue reading "Take a Hike May 2025: Goodrich Woods Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the Meacham Grove Forest Preserve in Bloomingdale. There are several trails and fishing is available at the site. Continue reading "Take a Hike: Meacham Grove Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the East Branch Forest Preserve in Glendale Heights. There are several trails, lakes, and an off-leash dog park. Continue reading "Take a Hike: East Branch Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve in Winfield. At this site, there are multiple trails to explore and some good Fall color to see. Continue reading "Take a Hike: West DuPage Woods Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the York Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook. At this site, there are several trails and picnic areas. Continue reading "Take a Hike: York Woods Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the Burlington Park Forest Preserve in Naperville. At this site, there is a short trail along with a picnic area. Continue reading "Take a Hike: Burlington Park Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the Maple Grove Forest Preserve in Downers Grove. At this site, there are two main trails (with parks at both ends) to explore and a variety of secondary trails. Continue reading "Take a Hike: Maple Grove Forest Preserve"
This month I visited the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. While there is so much to do and see, for this trip, I visited three different locations on the east side, all conveniently close to one another. Continue reading "Take a Hike: Morton Arboretum"