Every time I am engaged in an adventure-filled outdoor recreation opportunity in the Midwest, I tell myself, “I cannot believe I am doing this and it is so…
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Nature teased Chicago with a November snowstorm with modest accumulation. Unfortunately, for Chicago Nordic skiers, we have seen virtually no flaky white stuff since. The closest snowfall sufficient…
Even though we city folk are well-versed with Old Man Winter, many Chicagoans dislike and complain about it nonetheless. But the one thing we do know is that the…
The summer is almost over and so is the canoeing season; however, fall is still a great chance to get out on the water before winter. Fall foliage…
Looking for a cool new urban adventure this summer? Have you always wanted to paddle a canoe, but did not know where to begin? Do you like beer?…
Seattle, Washington is known for urban adventure and is famous for being in the shadow of Mt. Ranier. Likewise, other cities in the Pacific Northwest sit in the…
Although the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) is a nine-hour drive from Chicago, for many residents, the wilderness holds a magical place in their heart. This might be…
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie was established in 1996, making it the first national tallgrass prairie and the closest federally protected outdoors area to Chicago. It is less than…
Nicaragua is a small country in Central America about the size of the state of New York. Despite its small stature, the country is home to 19 volcanoes.…
After nine days of snow in February fell and melted, and as the days grow warmer and longer, it’s time to leave winter for a spring outdoor adventure. A…