by Cheryl | Sep 29, 2021 | places we PLAY
Fall has easily become one of our favorite seasons. I mean who can argue with apple and pumpkin picking, classic farm activities, the cooler weather, the beautiful scenery, and the delicious treats? One of our favorite fall traditions is to to visit the family-owned...
by Cheryl | Aug 25, 2021 | places we PLAY
You all know I absolutely LOVE sunflowers, and I’ve been itching to visit a sunflower farm this season. This past spring, we had such a great time at the Tulip Festival at Richardson Farm and couldn’t wait for their sunflowers to bloom. Well, it’s...
by Cheryl | Jan 22, 2021 | hikes, places we PLAY
Since we’re working on our #52HikeChallenge, I’m always on the lookout for fun hike events like the gnome hike at 52HikeChallenge. Well, McHenry County Conservation District again to the rescue! They were hosting a candlelight hike as well as a kids...
by Cheryl | Jan 11, 2021 | hikes, places we PLAY
As you know, our family loves exploring new places. Because of the pandemic, we decided to get outdoors more and try hiking around us. Guess what? We loved it! Not only did we get out as a family and exercise more, but we were able to explore new-to-us places. A...
by Cheryl | Sep 27, 2020 | places we PLAY
We’ve been working our way through the McHenry County Conservation District sites and finally made our way to Glacial Park Conservation Area. After hiking over two miles at Glacial Park, it was easy to see why this is the Conservation District’s most...
