My First Ride on Lemont’s Newest Bike Super-Highway ! I parked at the Sag Quarries parking lot in the north section right next to the trail head. The CC Forest Preserve did a great job of clearing out the invasive species plants and making the parking lot feel really safe. There were some geese protecting […]
Getting my season started, late… Better late than never I suppose and glad that I did. I think the built up excitement fired me up to push myself harder, than or panicking about the MS150. I felt solid out there. The Centennial is still a wonderful asset to Lemont, though the trail head leaves a […]
The high water on the Des Plaines reminded me of hitting the Fishnet Rapids a few years ago. The fishnet is located in Lockport, just north of the old Division Street Bridge. As you can see in the pics you have to hike, hit the rapids, repeat. It’s not class V, but it’s a lot […]
This week brought some heavy storms, enough to keep the creek over the waterfall flowing. We were here in the winter but since then it looks like the DuPage County Forest Preserve cut down some of the invasive species and exposed more of the stone. Thank you ! It looks great and really shows off […]
Yep, we’re ready ! We can’t wait for some pavement so we can put the round-side down. I haven’t been out there to check this week, but we’re due for pavement soon. The Lemont to Cicero Ave section is to be paved this spring. I’m curious to see how the Cal-Sag will connect to the […]
Its time to get over stage fright. I think I was more nervous about speaking publicly than battling 4′ waves on Lake Michigan but just like surviving those waves, I survived my first public appearance. Actually, just like getting over those waves and looking forward to more — I’m looking forward to the next opportunity to […]
My favorite part of spring are the confused temperature swings of Mother Nature. One day, or even an in an hour, we’re breaking out the shorts, the next day it’s a white out. Today was the white out. As long as you take care on the roads, it’s beautiful. On the way to the office, I […]
The weather report came in, “plan on record snowfall”… The perfect reason to grab the snow shoes and head out. Luckily Lemont has great options close by so I didn’t have to drive far — we made our way over to the south ridge of Waterfall Glen. It’s one of my favorite areas because of […]
Why stay in just because it’s cold outside ? Not enough snow to shoe, so the boys and I went over to the Heritage Quarries. We parked at the eastern most lot, and really enjoyed the drive back. Our Subaru Outback helped make the road feel like an adventure with all the pot holes from winter. […]
Outstanding day paddling the Des Plaines with friends. The water was high from a week of rain which allowed us to really explore the backwaters. We had five folks in our flotilla. From the landing we headed east and upstream with the wind at our backs. The marsh was also accessible because of the high […]
