Springbrook Prairie, Naperville, IL Illinois June 2024 xx 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 back when we lived in the area, and it still looked beautiful and remarkably familiar.This 465-acre […]
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Returning to Naperville, IL, after Several Years Illinois June – July 2024 A Long-Awaited Return to Our Old Hometown June 25, 2024 xx mi 4 hrs On our way from South Bend, IN, to Naperville, IL, we avoided the highway and took a detour since we had some time to spare. Along the way, we
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Returning to McDowell Grove Forest Preserve Illinois June 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 back when
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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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