Tracy's favorite outdoor places
Photo: Dean Nature Sanctuary - Oak Brook Park District
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Tracy's favorite outdoor places


Things I like to do on the weekend

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Dean Nature Sanctuary - Oak Brook Park District

Dean Nature Sanctuary - Oak Brook Park District

Peaceful nature preserve featuring walking trails and a scenic pond.

Nature preserveOak Brook

Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve

Saul Lake Bog Nature Preserve

Peaceful nature preserve featuring diverse forest, bog, and prairie hiking trails with wildlife and birdwatching opportunities.

Nature preserve

Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve

Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve

Peaceful nature preserve featuring scenic hiking trails and wildlife viewing.

Nature preservePark Forest

Meacham Grove Forest Preserve

Meacham Grove Forest Preserve

Protected woodland groves, meadows & wetlands along the meandering Spring Brook Creek.

Nature preserveBloomingdale

Lincoln Park Zoo

Lincoln Park Zoo

Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.

ZooLincoln Park

Peoria Zoo

Peoria Zoo

Historic park with 100+ global species (some endangered), giraffe feeding & African installations.

Zoo

Cosley Zoo

Cosley Zoo

5-acre facility featuring native domestic animals & wildlife, plus ponds, a barn & natural habitats.

ZooWheaton

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park.

ZooBrookfield

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