Traveling Ted is a blog that takes readers along on my adventures hiking, canoeing, skiing, and international backpacking. Many blogs focus on one aspect of backpacking, but I tackle both the outdoor adventure side and international exploration as well.

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Glacial Park Camelback Kame

Posted on July 13, 2020

In Adventure travel, Canoeing, United States

Nippersink Creek canoe adventure through Glacial Park

Sometimes it is not possible and exhausting to get in the car, load up the canoes, camping gear, and go on a distant adventure to…

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Chicagoland cross-country skiing

Posted on December 28, 2014

In Adventure travel, cross country skiing, United States

Five Chicagoland cross-country skiing parks

If you live in Chicago and want to cross-country ski, you will need to venture of the city a little bit. Sure, you can ski…

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Posted on January 19, 2011

In Photograph of the week, United States

Travel Tuesday photo of the week: Glacial Park leatherleaf bog

Leatherleaf Bog in Glacial Park Glacial Park in Illinois is home to a bog dominated by the rare leatherleaf plant. Volo Bog and Moraine Hills…

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