Not many folks know, but Lemont has tremendous cross country skiing opportunities. The best part is they range from absolute beginner to advanced skater. If you’ve never skied and would like to learn or just ski on ski-only trails then Camp Sagawau is your best bet. If you’re ready for a bit more then head […]
The north extension of the Veterans Highway Trail finally opened ! This section of trail extends from International Parkway and then heads south to the Centennial Trail. Ideally this is where the trail would head east and then south through Lemont’s Downtown. For now, that doesn’t exist, but Lemont Outdoors is going to help to […]
They said it couldn’t be done but we did it ! H+T climbed up a mountain, after we drove a good portion… đŸ™‚ It doesn’t matter to me or them because we had a great time and they know they’ve been to to the (almost) top of the highest point in Vermont.
Whoa did we have a great time on the trail. Want to inspire a someone to put down a video game, take them to the Palos Trail Network. I was towing the Burley with T and H was leading the way on his Schwinn. We parked at Wolf Road Woods on, well, Wolf Road. From […]
We were looking for something to do on a Saturday so I decided to google “Nature Center”. To my surprise Bolingbrook Park District’s Hidden Lakes Nature Center popped up. The guys thought it was a good idea so we packed up some water and granola bars and hopped in the car. We pulled off of […]
Finally a trip to Starved Rock with the boys ! Getting there. What a great getaway from Chicago and only an hour from Lemont. This was the first trip here for my kids so I was a slightly apprehensive about wandering in the “back country”. We drove in the long way from Ottawa so that […]
Out and about hiking with the boys ! We were able to cover about 2.25 miles and had a great time. Along the way we found an “ancient” ships mooring tie down and amazing cliffs in a surprising place. The ground was mostly frozen which allowed for easy travel. I’d like to head back after […]
A nice hike back to one of our favorite places, Big Rock at Morton Arboretum. This is a great short hike that could get longer or shorter depending on how many miles you want to put in. For me, most of my hikes are with my sons who are 4 and 6. With that in […]
Exploring the area around you ! Me and the guys, H + T explored the “Prairie Park” a bit more. Did I mention that H + T are 6 years old and 4 years old ? Seemed like something to mention since we were scrambling down ravines and exploring dried creek beds. The dudes had […]
Another great hike at the Morton Arboretum. We went out to one of our favorites, Sterling Pond ! My boys and I always have a great time hiking the loop around the pond. Lately we’ve been expanding the hike out to the prairie and back.