Illinois

Exploring the Best of the Shawnee Wilderness

Exploring the Best of the Shawnee National Forest Illinois May 2024 Discovering Shawnee Nature’s Gems Our journey through Shawnee National Forest was an unexpected discovery of Southern Illinois’ hidden gems. While living in Illinois near Chicago, we never knew that this part of the state was so beautiful! Each stop offered a new perspective. Getting […]

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From The Riverwalk to the Bean, Rediscovering Chicago After 10 Years

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

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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Exploring Illinois’ Lowest Point at Fort Defiance State Park

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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