Portage, Indiana
Top Spots in and near Portage
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Sawyer, Michigan
Camp at Warren Dunes State Park
4.0If you wish to enjoy Warren Dunes in peace and natural solitude, you'll arrive at the campground outside of the Summer season. You can make your reservationshere. Upon arrival you'll decide between the "modern" or "semi-modern" camping loops. The semi-modern loop provides vault toilets, water spi...Read more -
Willow Springs, Illinois
Saganashkee Slough
5.06.92 mi / 512 ft gainSaganashkee Slough is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Lemont, Illinois.Read more -
Brookfield, Illinois
Salt Creek Greenway Trail
13.99 mi / 551 ft gainThis trail is almost 7 miles one-way (14 miles out-and-back) of paved path, makes for an ideal biking (especially those of us with road bikes), skating, and even running path. The trail runs out-and-back along the Salt Creek in Brookfield, IL. The trailhead is right near the Brookfield Zoo (for a...Read more -
Evanston, Illinois
Catch a Sunrise at The Lakefill
5.0From the Northwestern University campus, head to the Ryan Center for the Musical Arts to access the southern-most section of The Lakefill. If driving, parking is usually available nearby on Sheridan Road, to the southwest of The Lakefill. Once at the Ryan Center, take the pedestrian bridge on the...Read more -
Oak Brook, Illinois
Run the Fullersburg Woods Loop
4.76 miThis is a six-mile loop along the banks of the Salt Creek in Oakbrook, IL. The flat trail features trees and wildflowers (great walk to do in autumn). Trail is also good for bike riders. There is a picnic area and the Graue Mill and Museum. Graue Mill is 150 years old and played a part in the Und...Read more -
Lemont, Illinois
Kayak the Des Plaines River
Not the easiest to get in or out of the river at this location, but it works, at least for a kayak. Look out for people using the Centennial trail, and those fishing nearby. Be careful and if you are able, wear good shoes or sandals (not flip flops) with some tread as it can get muddy. Nearby thi...Read more -
Des Plaines, Illinois
Watch the Sunset at Axehead Lake
In a large city, it's nice to be able to find pockets of nature oasis amidst the chaos. It's great to come here with a journal or sketchbook and pass the time while watching the sunset. Fishing is available at this lake and there is a forest preserve that has a couple small trails.Read more -
Joliet, Illinois
Joliet Iron Works Historic Site Trail
1.42 mi / 10 ft gainJoliet Iron Works Historic Site Trail is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Joliet, Illinois.Read more -
Joliet, Illinois
Hike the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site Trails Loop
4.01.3 mi / 26 ft gainThe Joliet Iron Works Historic Site Trail is typically used for hiking, walking, and birding. If you want to amp up your hike, hop on the Illinois and Michigan Canal Trail, an 11 mile trail connecting the iron works to the Romeoville Prairie Nature Preserve.Read more -
Northfield, Illinois
Bike the Skokie Lagoons North Loop
3.04.5 miStarting at Tower Road, the path follows the bridge east to Forest Way Drive. The path mostly follows the road, and the shoreline of the lagoons up to Dundee Road, where you turn back West. Once across the bridge, you then head south on the paved trail back towards Tower Road. The Route is marked...Read more -
Lisle, Illinois
Hike the Morton Arboretum's Main Trail Loops
5 mi / 0 ft gainThe Morton Arboretum is located off of Route 53 in Lisle, IL. The arboretum spans both the east and west sides of the road. Head to the east side of the park to access the Main Trail Loops. Visitors have to pay a small fee to enter the arboretum ($14 April through November, $9 December through Ma...Read more