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Instead of letting winter give you the blues, get motivated to embrace the great outdoors
Find out everything you need to know about getting one of the following permits:
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“The Way We Worked: A Traveling Exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution” will explore more than a century of work and how this vital component of American life has changed through the decades.
Eileen Capodice's photo of a male pileated woodpecker feeding its nestling a regurgitated meal at McKinley Woods in Channahon was voted the top photo in the Forest Preserve's annual contest.
The preserves offer year-round recreational opportunities to engage a variety of interests.
Use our interactive map to find a preserve, trail or visitor center that fits your needs. Go exploring today!
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