Lakewood was the first Lake County forest preserve I ever visited. I remember my first hike was on a hot and humid day in 1985, when pretty much everything was taller than me. #25 is on a trail aptly named 1mile loop off of the Millennium Trail, East It’s accessible from the main lots orContinue reading “Lakewood and Millennium Trail”
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Old School
Pink on Pink. These milkweeds are getting a workout in on Old School’s pink, exercise trail!
Rollins Savanna
There’s no place like home. While this project has allowed me to fall in love all of the Lake County Forest Preserves, I think Rollins will always feel like home, where it all started.
Raven Glen
The milkweeds at Raven Glen do not have a paper crane friend to hang out with this year, but they do have a rock art neighbor. I think this place feels loved.
Lyons Woods
Lyons Wood makes me feel like there’s a touch of magic in the air. It has a uniqueness that separates it just a little from our other preserves.
Ray Lake 2023
Sterling Lake at Van Patten Woods
These milkweeds have great albeit rocky views of water, a great place to relax!
Pine Dunes
Contrary to its name, Pine Dunes features few pines but it does have beautiful views of water features!