Parks we GO: South Ridge Park in Hoffman Estates
We love playground hopping and recently discovered the new South Ridge Park in Hoffman Estates. Not only does this park offer fun playground equipment but there's also an obstacle course, a walking path, and a splash pad. Although we visited on a day when it was...
Art and Nature at Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis
Love art and nature? (You know we love our sculpture parks!) Then you'll need to add the Laumeier Sculpture Park in St. Louis County to your list. Located on 105 acres, you'll get plenty of fresh air and still stay safe. Getting started at Laumeier Sculpture Park...
Stop and smell the flowers at Missouri Botanical Garden
I love flowers and nature so naturally a visit to the gardens is always a must! (I love my membership that gives reciprocal membership!) I heard the Missouri Botanical Garden was beautiful especially the Japanese Gardens so a visit here was a must. Absolutely...
Meet and Feed Alpacas at SafeHouse Farm Alpacas in Barrington
My family and I are continuing our farm animal visits and heard there was an alpaca farm located in Barrington, IL. Say what?!?! Once I heard this, I immediately scheduled a private tour with SafeHouse Farm Alpacas. I'm so glad to have visited these sweet creatures,...
Walk Goats at Nature’s Trail Yoga
I've been on a search for fun animal encounters (stay tuned for the Chicago Parent article!) and found that people could walk goats at Nature's Trail Yoga in Orland Park. How fun! I was able to preview this unique animal experience and can't recommend it enough. Read...
Family fun in Sheboygan Wisconsin
If you're looking for a quiet destination, look no further than Sheboygan, Wisconsin. I believe it's such a hidden gem! Art lovers can soak in the outdoor murals, quirky roadside art attractions, as well as a wonderful art museum. Find a whimsical garden and so much...
Old School Arcade Fun at Underground Retrocade
If you have arcade-lovin' kids, but want to teach them a thing or two about arcade games from back in the day (sorry Chuck E. Cheese), then Underground Retrocade is PERFECT! I've always heard great things about this spot and couldn't wait to check it out ourselves....
Winter Getaway at Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan
Looking for a fun, safe getaway, without driving too far? Look no further than Lake Lawn Resort where you never have to leave and have access to beautiful Delavan Lake. Located just outside Lake Geneva in Delavan and situated along two miles of Delavan Lake, Lake Lawn...
Learn about maple sugar at this sweet festival at Coral Woods
Have you ever wondered how we get maple syrup? Learn how at the Festival of the Sugar Maples in Coral Woods Conservation Area in Marengo! Coral Woods is the McHenry County's largest sugar maple grove where trees have stood for 80-100 years. As a maple-syrup lovin'...
Winter hike at River Trail Nature Center
The weather wasn't below zero and the snowstorm had passed - time to hit the trails! On our list - River Trail Nature Center. We were intrigued that they had a gnome hunt (you know we love our gnome hunts) so we wanted to check it out. Although, we didn't end up...
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