Morton Arboretum East Hike, Lisle, Illinois
Want to check out trees from places such as Korea or Appalachia? Or maybe you?d like to see a sampling of the 43 types of oak trees and 60 types of maple trees that grow here. Tree lovers could be kept busy for weeks explorin... trails.com
Danada Forest Preserve Hike, Naperville, Illinois
Nestled in an unlikely spot between subdivisions and I-88, Danada Forest Preserve offers some terrific hiking through wide-open prairies and gently sloping savannas. Once a training ground for top racehorses, Danada still cat... trails.com
Chicago, Il: Blackwell Forest Preserve
The Blackwell Forest Preserve is home to DuPage County's first wetland restoration project: McKee Marsh. Now the centerpiece of the preserve, the large marsh hosts dozens of species of migratory birds including heron... trimbleoutdoors.com
Chicago, Il: Morton Arboretum Heritage Trail
With more than 3,400 species of trees and plants, the Morton Arboretum is a living museum, a local treasure, and a worthwhile destination west of Chicago. This easy, 1.6-mile walk through the East Woods is a great wa... trimbleoutdoors.com
Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve Loop, Hinsdale, Illinois
You may be surprised to find this much natural beauty just 20 miles from the Loop. Nearly this entire hike accompanies Salt Creek as it meanders next to a bluff and winds around a couple of islands on its way to the historic ... trails.com
Greene Valley Forest Preserve Loop, Naperville, Illinois
At Greene Valley Forest Preserve, you?ll find groves of stately oaks, quiet twisting streams, and wide-open swaths of grassland?very likely with a redtailed hawk or two nearby, waiting for their prey. In 1835, two years befor... trails.com
Pratt's Wayne Loop, Wayne, Illinois
As the largest forest preserve in DuPage County, Pratt?s Wayne Woods has no shortage of marshes, ponds, and prairies to explore. The west section of the preserve hosts sprawling open spaces interrupted now and then with pictu... trails.com
The Earth Is Yours Walking Tours
Outdoor walking is a special way of enjoying nature. With experienced guides, we offer a choice in the length and challenge of trails. Those looking for a rigorous day of walking find it in the longer distance planned ... abc-of-hiking.com
Great Western Trail (Il)
The western segment of the Great Western Trail in Illinois follows 17 miles of an abandoned railway corridor through DeKalb and Kane counties, between Leroy Oaks County Forest Preserve and the town of Sycamore. The Chicago... traillink.com
Illinois Prairie Pathmain Stem, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
The Illinois Prairie Path, one of the first rail trails in the nation, runs along the route of the former Chicago, Aurora, and Elgin Railway, an electric railroad line that carried commuters and freight between Chicago and it... trails.com
Carol Stream Park District
Stay active! This award-winning parks & recreation agency offers over 400 acres of parks, 5 miles of paved trails, 3 recreation centers, free special events & hundreds of recreation, dance, gymnastics, summer camp, spo... enjoyillinois.com
Forest Preserve District Of Dupage County
Good things happen when you explore nature at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage Count's 60 forest preserves and five education facilities. Visit online or call for ways to experience conservation, education and recrea... dupagecvb.com
Dupage County Historical Museum
Journey through 150 years of history, from the settlement of DuPage County through the celebration of the 1989 sesquicentennial year. From major events to the smallest details of daily life, learn about the richness of life... trekaroo.com
Naperville Park District
Parks and Recreation Agency serving a community of 140,000+ residents and guests through hundreds of recreation programs and events held annually. Activities include Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Bicycling,... enjoyillinois.com
Lombard Park District
Enjoy a variety of recreational programs and special events for all ages at the Lombard Park District's 450 acres of quality parks and facilities. dupagecvb.com
Waterfall Glen, Darien, Illinois
At the glen, trails are 8 feet wide, white-tailed deer are plentiful, and a scattering of pine groves planted long ago by the federal government offers constant changes in color and composition. Though some bikers pedal along... trails.com
Deer Grove Loop, Barrington, Illinois
The rolling landscape at Deer Grove is blanketed with thick groves of oak, hickory, and maple. Mixed in with the dense forest are ravines, marshes, ponds, and the occasional stream straddled by picturesque old limestone bridg... trails.com
Busse Woods Loop, Schaumburg, Illinois
This quick, pleasant, and easily accessible hike takes you through dense woods and near numerous small ponds at one of the largest forest preserves in Cook County. Although Busse Woods is busy at times, it?s surprisingly quie... trails.com