Its been some time since I visited Illinois. But here I was which meant it was time to explore Des Plaines River Trail 3. I hiked a good 8 miles for these photos. A year ago I explored up to mile marker 5. I didn’t quite remember how far away from the last park I would be starting. But it
I was still in Illinois and there was still plenty more to explore around the Des Plaines River Trail. Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve marked the next part. Mile Marker 4.75 I didn’t travel to Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve alone. My brother and father accompanied me on this one. Though they did request no pictures with them included. So you will
Since I was visiting family up in Illinois, I took the opportunity to visit Wadsworth Prairie Nature Preserve. This is the next part of the Des Plaines River Trail. Mile Marker 4 The Wadsworth Prairie Nature Preserve is only safely viewable while hiking the Des Plaines River Trail. No need to have separate posts though so even though I titled
I got a chance to return to the trail and explore Des Plaines River Trail 2. And my brother came with me on this adventure. After crossing Illinois 173, I continued my adventure down Des Plaines River Trail 2. I could hardly contain my excitement. After all, I didn’t think I would get a chance to go to this section
Right next to where the Des Plaines River Trail starts is Van Patten Woods. I had no intention of skipping such a scenic park. Van Patten Woods is a large forest preserve that marks the first major area that the Des Plaines River Trail goes through as it works its way south. The park has several more trails and that
I have wanted to explore Des Plaines River Trail since I was young. Like pre teen young. After years of putting it off, I finally started that journey. While I walked part of the trail in the past, I’m starting with Des Plaines River Trail 1 for this post. I started this adventure in earnest down Des Plaines River Trail
I had a busy week where I couldn’t explore much. Finally, I set out and checked out Fox Chase Park. It was the last of three parks right by where I was staying. Fox Chase Park is a bit bigger than the other two parks I explored nearby. Also unlike them, it was not of an identical design. The playground
Rollins Savannah was my next destination and the one I was most excited for to check out. I spent near three hours here and took plenty of pictures. If I had more time in Illinois, I would have spent multiple days checking out this park. Rollins Savannah is a series of trails and parks and even with all the images
For my next adventure in Illinois, I visited Greystone Park. The weather took a cold and windy turn so I found a smaller park to explore. Greystone Park is set up quite similar to the last park I visited. A single path at the entrance leads to a small playground. The rest of the park is a large open field
I traveled to Chicago Illinois to visit family. But that doesn’t mean I can’t explore some parks near where I’m staying. My first stop on a cold day was Oak Tree Park. I’m actually staying in a suburb of Chicago called Round Lake. Its far to the north of the city. I’m actually closer to Milwaukee, Wisconsin than Chicago. Anyway,