When is a forest preserve something more? State nature preserves are specially designated lands that protect a variety of high-quality natural areas as well as rare and endangered plants and animals.
If you visit the preserve now, you can hike the woods, traverse the boardwalks, visit the lake, arrange to tour the historic farm and its garlic crop and view the massive oak and hickory trees that were left untouched by development.
Will County forest preserves play a key role in acting as rainwater sponges.
You can enjoy the scenery in the preserves from all angles even when you're not there to see it for yourself.
After peeling back the layers, this unique preserve conserves a piece of the 'City of Steel's' heritage.
This is the story of the Sage family, whom lived at McKinley Woods as caretakers of the preserve starting in the late 1950s.
For nearly 40 years, 'Camp Crete' offered a well-rounded camping experience for all scouts at what's now Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve.
Some Will County forest preserves were once home to thriving ice cutting businesses.
Of the nearly 70 preserves owned and managed by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, 11 hold special status because of their designation as state nature preserves.
Bridges of all shapes and sizes are sprinkled throughout the Forest Preserve District of Will County. But a trio of trestles is noteworthy because of the history, location and design of each bridge.
At one time, the preserve was a German prisoner of war camp.
Joliet Iron Works Historic Site tells a story of the city's century-old melting pot.
Riverview Farmstead Preserve tells the story of one of the first families to settle in the area.
When is a forest preserve something more? State nature preserves are specially designated lands that protect a variety of high-quality natural areas as well as rare and endangered plants and animals.
If you visit the preserve now, you can hike the woods, traverse the boardwalks, visit the lake, arrange to tour the historic farm and its garlic crop and view the massive oak and hickory trees that were left untouched by development.
Will County forest preserves play a key role in acting as rainwater sponges.
You can enjoy the scenery in the preserves from all angles even when you're not there to see it for yourself.
After peeling back the layers, this unique preserve conserves a piece of the 'City of Steel's' heritage.
This is the story of the Sage family, whom lived at McKinley Woods as caretakers of the preserve starting in the late 1950s.
For nearly 40 years, 'Camp Crete' offered a well-rounded camping experience for all scouts at what's now Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve.
Some Will County forest preserves were once home to thriving ice cutting businesses.
Of the nearly 70 preserves owned and managed by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, 11 hold special status because of their designation as state nature preserves.
Bridges of all shapes and sizes are sprinkled throughout the Forest Preserve District of Will County. But a trio of trestles is noteworthy because of the history, location and design of each bridge.
At one time, the preserve was a German prisoner of war camp.
Joliet Iron Works Historic Site tells a story of the city's century-old melting pot.
Riverview Farmstead Preserve tells the story of one of the first families to settle in the area.
Trail Club is back this fall, and in September the group will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesdays at Hadley Valley.
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Say goodbye to summertime with a sunset paddle on Monee Reservoir.
Interactive map predicts when fall color will peak in Will County and beyond.
These big white birds typically stick around until November or into December.
Hummingbirds are here in Will County for a good portion of the year, but knowing when they migrate can help determine when to have hummingbird feeders out.