A forest trail unfurls like something imagined in a dream, its atmosphere shifting with every breath of mist and rain. In ...
If you’re looking for a different kind of outdoor winter adventure, you’ll find one on Feb. 23 at Cook Forest State Park. An Otter Watch driving tour is set for 7:30-11:30 a.m. that day along the ...
As leveling work began decades ago for the pathway of the new Interstate 80, workers excavated a large hole as they extracted soil and clay for fill material. That hole soon filled in with water and ...
Explore dazzling fall colors in Cook County’s Forest Preserves with your family at the best viewing spots, kid-friendly events and autumn adventures. As the air turns crisp and the leaves burst into ...
The Forest Preserves of Cook County Winter 2019-2020 Programs and Events guide proves winter doesn't limit outdoor fun in the forest preserves. The season welcomes opportunities to experience ...
Tucked between highways in South Holland is Camp Shabbona Woods, a campground within the Cook County Forest Preserve Districtthat has been largely unused for 50 years. This weekend, Camp Shabbona ...