Tag: Nature Conservancy

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

by anders458, posted in astronomy, birdwatching, conservation, fall colors, hiking, Illinois, kids activities, Lee County (IL), Nature Conservancy, prairies, snowshoeing, spring wildflowers, Uncategorized, winter activities

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

Kankakee Sands: Bison Hunting, Wide Open Spaces, and Great Hiking

by anders458, posted in birdwatching, conservation, fall colors, hiking, Indiana, Nature Conservancy, prairies, spring wildflowers, Uncategorized

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER & AUTHOR OF NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND There is nothing like hiking on a prairie or through a dense forest without seeing nearly another soul for 4+ hours. And that is what I experienced last week when I visited Kankakee Sands on a sunny, humid day in the high-80s. This stunning natural … Continue reading Kankakee Sands: Bison Hunting, Wide Open Spaces, and Great Hiking