by Cheryl | Aug 4, 2022 | hikes, Parks, places we PLAY
One of the main reasons our family headed to Janesville, Wisconsin was the opportunity to hike a portion of the Ice Age Trail (IAT). Part of the 1800-mile trail can be found right in Janesville running along the Rock River, the Devil’s Staircase. Don’t let...
by Cheryl | Aug 3, 2022 | places we PLAY
Sunflowers are synonymous with summer especially in the Chicagoland area. These summer blooms are always guaranteed to brighten anyone’s day, and that’s why our summer isn’t complete without a visit to a sunflower field. Thankfully the McHenry County...
by Cheryl | Aug 2, 2022 | places we PLAY
I just love playgrounds that can serve as a road trip stop or even include it as part of our vacation. Camden Playground at Palmer Park in Janesville is a wonderful example of both. As Janesville’s second largest park at 164 acres, Palmer Park has a lot to...
by Cheryl | Jul 31, 2022 | places we PLAY
Have you ever picked your own flowers from the field? I love summer blooms and I am pretty lucky to live close to a few flower fields where you can pick your own flowers. Located in the country area of Woodstock, Dented Gate Flower Farm has been on my list of U-pick...
by Cheryl | Jul 21, 2022 | places we PLAY
One of my favorite venues for watching live theater is the Marriott Theatre of Young Audiences. After a brief hiatus due to the pandemic, I was excited to hear that live performances were back and even more excited to hear that one of my favorite classic tales, The...
by Cheryl | Jul 14, 2022 | places we PLAY
If you only have time to do one thing this summer, I highly recommend visiting Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World at Cantigny Park. Guests are treated to the magical and whimsical world of alebrijes, imaginary creatures possessing animal features. The new exhibit...
