Situated near the confluence of the Des Plaines River, DuPage River, and Kankakee River as they flow into the Illinois River, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center opens up incredible avenues for nature learning and exploration. Located in Channahon, Illinois, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center and the surrounding McKinley Woods Forest Preserve welcome visitors to quite a fascinating Will County Forest Preserve.
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Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs January 26-28, 2024
The weekend is here and there are some really great events! Here are my picks for the last weekend of January:
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Time to start thinking about how to surprise your sweetheart for Valentine's Day! If you are looking for a unique adventure, here are my picks for the best Valentine's Day date ideas in the Chicago suburbs:
Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs January 20-21, 2024
Happy weekend! Here are my picks for weekend fun. Please remember to double check to make sure outdoor events are still happening given the cold. Have a great weekend!
Winter is the perfect time to visit some of our local Chicago suburban museums. We have quite a collection and the depth of exhibits here in the suburbs can be quite impressive. Here are five of my favorites for exploring this winter:
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Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs January 13-15, 2024 and the Best Places to Snowshoe in the Chicago Suburbs
The weekend is here and it looks like a snowy one! Please be sure the events are still going on before attending in the event of snow. Here are my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs this weekend:
Discover Intriguing Historic Structures Within Chicago Area Forest Preserves
Over the years while on Chicago area hiking trails, I have noted quite a few historic structures nestled right in nature. I have compiled a list of some of my favorites which together do paint quite an interesting picture of the history of the region. While not a comprehensive list because our preserves hold so many treasures, enjoy this list of 12 Chicago area forest preserves that are home to unique historic structures.
Family Fun in the Chicago Suburbs January 6 - 7, 2024
Here comes the weekend! Check out my picks for family fun in the Chicago suburbs:
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Albuquerque, New Mexico is known for its culinary experiences. New Mexican cuisine shares a distinctive blend of Native Pueblo, Mexican, and Spanish flavors. While we did explore tasty New Mexican dishes during our trip, we also sampled other cuisines and loved what we discovered! Here are our 6 best Albuquerque restaurants from our adventure: