Returning to McDowell Grove Forest Preserve Illinois June & July 2024 McDowell Grove, A Hidden Oasis in Naperville 7.27 mi 8.11 mi 4.01 mi During our stay in Naperville, I enjoyed a couple of walks through McDowell Grove Forest Preserve, which was just a mile from our hotel. I had been here a few times […]
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From The Riverwalk to the Bean, Rediscovering Chicago After 10 Years Illinois July 2024 After ten years, we were back in Chicago, IL. The weather was perfect for a long stroll downtown. It was incredible to see how much the area has changed. We walked on the Riverwalk, which has undergone beautiful improvements since our
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Springbrook Prairie, Where I Found My Way Back to Health Illinois June 2024 The Loop on The Prairie That Helped Me Heal Within four years of moving from the Netherlands to Naperville, IL, I had abandoned my bicycle for the convenience of a car and swapped healthy cooking habits for the ease of ready-made oven
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A Welcoming Break in Bloomington, IN Indiana A Solo Stay While my husband was accomplishing some business in the Netherlands for a week, I stayed in Bloomington, IN. I took advantage of my lighter traveling schedule and caught up with my blog posts during his absence. My Daily Walks on Bloomington’s B-Line Trail 4.34 mi
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Continuing Driving along the Landmarks of Route 66 Illinois June 2024 Historic Landmarks along Illinois Route 66 June 27, 2024 0.46 mi 12:52 min 75 °F We drove back to McLean, Illinois, to continue our journey on Route 66. Today, we started at the historic Funks Grove in Shirley, where we visited the “pure maple
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Our Stay in South Bend, IN Indiana June 2024 Continuing Nostalgia on Our Way to South Bend, IN With South Bend, Indiana, as today’s final destination, we decided to continue experiencing the charm of Route 66 after leaving Springfield, Illinois. Along the way, we got caught up in the Mother Road’s quirky roadside attractions. And
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Our Tour of Notre Dame’s Beauty Indiana June 2024 Admiring Notre Dame’s Beauty and History The University of Notre Dame campus in Notre Dame, IN, is a beautiful, peaceful 1,250-acre site. The Golden Dome, covered with 23.75-karat gold leaf and situated on top of the Main Building, is the most recognizable landmark on campus.
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Checking Indiana Dunes Off the Bucket List Indiana June 2024 Hitting #38 at Indiana’s First National Park June 20, 2025 0.49 mi 11:17 min 82 °F By visiting Indiana Dunes National Park, we added another National Park to our bucket list: #38. As always, we started at the visitor center to learn about the park’s
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The Man of Steel’s Small-Town Home Illinois May 2024 Finding Superman in Rural Illinois On our way through Illinois, the sign “Metropolis: Home of Superman!” got our attention. We just had to make a quick visit. Metropolis, IL, turned out to be a quiet Midwestern rural town, having nothing in common with the fictional, densely
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Exploring Illinois’ Lowest Point at Fort Defiance State Park Illinois May 2024 Geography, History, & Nature at Fort Defiance At the southernmost tip of Illinois lies the state’s lowest geographical point, sitting just 279 feet above sea level. Here, at Fort Defiance State Park, historically known as Camp Defiance, geography, history, and the natural environment
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