Palmisano Park: A Hidden Gem in Chicago

You don’t expect to find 40-foot limestone cliffs, a stream, beautiful waterfalls, and a pond in the middle of Chicago. But at Palmisano Park—a hidden gem at 27th and Halsted in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood—that’s just the case. This beautiful urban oasis is an attractive destination for hikers, runners, fishers, wanderers, dog walkers, kite-fliers, urban philosophers, …

Keepataw Preserve: Wild Woods, Local History, and Breathtaking Views

The Keepataw Preserve is an excellent destination if you: Are tired of the flat, boring topography of most of Chicagoland Like a good hike or run Enjoy seeing rare and endangered species Want to see the “birthplace” of limestone that was used to construct some of Chicago’s most famous downtown buildings. I was excited to experience …