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Nachusa Grasslands: See Bison, Savor Solitude, and Hike Through Biodiversity Hotspots

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BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR OF NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND UPDATED NOVEMBER 2024 Nachusa Grasslands is a wild and wonderful place and an environmental restoration success story. And to top that, it has bison on-site. And there are sandstone cliffs to see and ponds and creeks to explore. What more can you ask for? The … Continue reading Nachusa Grasslands: See Bison, Savor Solitude, and Hike Through Biodiversity Hotspots

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of REI’s #OptOutside Movement and 10+ Chicagoland Nature Spots to Visit on Black Friday and Beyond

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North Park Village Nature Center, Chicago, Illinois (copyright Andrew Morkes) UPDATED NOVEMBER 2024 For the 10 straight year, outdoor gear and sporting goods retailer REI has announced that it will close its 181 stores in the United States on Black Friday (November 29, the biggest shopping day of the year), process no online sales, and … Continue reading Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of REI’s #OptOutside Movement and 10+ Chicagoland Nature Spots to Visit on Black Friday and Beyond