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Posted on May 27, 2020
In Adventure travel, birdwatching, hiking, United States
Spring warblers light up LaBagh Woods in Chicago
On two trips to my local forest preserve, I was able to see a variety of colorful warblers, other birds, and a few interesting mammals…
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Posted on May 24, 2020
In Adventure travel, birdwatching, hiking, United States
Spring bird migration Bakers Lake Nature Preserve
Ever since Illinois went on lockdown in mid March, I have spent the majority of my time in my condo in Albany Park, Chicago. I…
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Posted on April 23, 2020
In Adventure travel, Covid 19, hiking, United States
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie social distancing hiking
About a month ago, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources closed the Illinois State Parks in response to the Covid 19 pandemic. The shelter in…
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Posted on March 28, 2020
In Adventure travel, camping, hiking, United States
U.S. State Parks Covid 19 response
Covid 19 is sweeping the globe and really taking hold in the United States leaving a wake of closures as authorities try to contain the…
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Posted on March 18, 2020
In Adventure travel, Canoeing, Kayaking
Five Red River Gorge outdoor adventures
Red River Gorge in eastern Kentucky is a beautiful forested area with amazing rocky bluffs, cliffs, and natural bridges. Being close to the Great Smoky…
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Posted on March 3, 2020
In Adventure travel, Canoeing, United States
Wisconsin Dells fall canoeing adventure
The Friends of the Chicago River volunteer guides gather every summer for a Wisconsin River canoe trip. We always enjoy the experience so much that…
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