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.
Give your paddling skills a refresh and refine your techniques to make paddling a breeze and keep you going strong all day.
Learn how to bait a hook, put tackle on a pole and cast plus gain hands-on experience while fishing along the shoreline under the guidance of an instructor
That buzz you hear coming from the trees in your yard is coming from dog-day cicadas that emerge every summer with their well-known buzzing sound.
The dog days of summer are here, both literally and metaphorically. Be sure to stay safe outdoors.
What are you doing to beat the heat this summer? If you can, add leaving water out for wildlife to your list.