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Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of Nature in Chicagoland

by anders458, posted in @FPDCC, Chicago, Forest Preserve of Cook County, Galena Illinois, gardening, ghost hunting, hiking, Illinois, Iowa, kids activities, Lake Michigan, National Park Service, Native American History, nature centers, snowshoeing, social issues, Uncategorized, winter activities

Today is the one-year anniversary of my blog, Nature in Chicagoland. In the last year, I’ve published more than 40 articles (45,000+ words, I can’t believe it myself) about the great outdoors.  I’ve covered everything from eagle watching and views of the mighty Mississippi River at Mississippi Palisades State Park, to remnants of the Manhattan … Continue reading Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of Nature in Chicagoland

Red Gate Woods: Hawks and Hills, Sloughs and Snakes, and Ghosts and Buried Nuclear Waste, Oh My!

by anders458, posted in @FPDCC, biking, birdwatching, camping, fall colors, Forest Preserve of Cook County, hiking, Illinois, Illinois Nature preserves, snowshoeing, spring wildflowers, Uncategorized

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER & AUTHOR OF NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND UPDATED 2023 Where: Red Gate Woods, Forest Preserve of Cook County-Palos Trail System Distance From City-Center Chicago: About 23 miles (Red Gate Woods is located in Lemont, Illinois) Quick Review: Among the highest-quality natural habitat in the Chicago area. Hiking trails that range from paved flat paths, … Continue reading Red Gate Woods: Hawks and Hills, Sloughs and Snakes, and Ghosts and Buried Nuclear Waste, Oh My!