Just 23 miles north of the city of Chicago, in Glencoe, IL, the Chicago Botanic Garden is home to over 385 acres of beautiful blooms of all shapes, sizes and colors. The expansive and beautiful grounds are home to over two dozen uniquely themed gardens, including a Japanese Garden, English Walled Garden, Rose Garden, Aquatic…
Tucked into the northwestern corner of Ogle and Lee Counties in Illinois is an ecological treasure. The expansive Nachusa Grasslands is home to 4,000 acres of restored and remnant prairie, 700+ native plant species, conservative grassland birds, and a herd of nearly 100 American bison. Beautiful in all seasons, a visit to Nachusa will transport…
Illinois is home to picturesque Midwestern landscapes. Known as the Land of Lincoln and the Prairie State, Illinois is generally known for its agricultural land and gently rolling landscapes. However, Illinois is also home to a wide diversity of landscapes, from savannas and oak woodlands and wetlands and remnant prairies. The Des Plaines River Trail provides…