BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER & AUTHOR OF THE “NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND” BLOG UPDATED JUNE 2024 You don’t expect to find 40-foot limestone cliffs, a stream, beautiful waterfalls, and a pond in the middle of Chicago. But at Palmisano Park—a hidden gem at 27th and Halsted in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood—that’s just the case. This beautiful urban … Continue reading Palmisano Park: A Hidden Gem in Chicago
The Keepataw Preserve is an excellent destination if you: Are tired of the flat, boring topography of most of Chicagoland Like a good hike or run Enjoy seeing rare and endangered species Want to see the “birthplace” of limestone that was used to construct some of Chicago’s most famous downtown buildings. I was excited to experience … Continue reading Keepataw Preserve: Wild Woods, Local History, and Breathtaking Views