Our Corner of the World
Illinois and beyond. Seeing the familiar with new eyes.
Your to-go guide for making the most of a single day. We explore local parks, nature preserves, and nearby hidden gems for easy, accessible adventures. Sometimes we venture a little further :) but the focus is always on short, unforgettable escapes to nature.
Chicagoland North Shore: Covered in White
Walking the Lake Geneva Path in November
Fox Bluff Conservation Area, McHenry County, Il
Cantigny Park in the Off-Season
Witches Gulch, Wisconsin
WISCONSIN'S 'ROOT BEER' RIVER! 🥤 Perry Creek Recreation Area
STOP HERE! The Wisconsin Rest Stop with the Best View
Late Fall Peace: A Quiet Walk on the Chippewa River Trail, WI
Waterfalls & Granite: A Walk-Through Big Falls County Park
🐪 Camel Bluff & Mill Bluff Trails: Wisconsin's Scenic Climb
The Giant of the Prairie: Finding Illinois` Biggest Tree
White Pines Forest State Park
Ripplinger-Gouker Prairie Preserve, Ogle County, Illinois
Freedom Lake. Veterans Memorial Park. Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Veterans Memorial Park. Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Nachusa Grasslands. Franklin Creek State Natural Area. Lee County, Illinois.
Big Jump Prairie. Nature preserve. Ogle County, Illinois
Creek Grist Mill. Franklin Creek State Natural Area. Lee County, Illinois
Franklin Creek State Natural Area. Lee County, Illinois
Seven Bridges Trail, South Milwaukee, WI