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Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve: 8 Things to Do at This Biodiversity Hotspot

July 12, 2024 by anders458, posted in biking, birdwatching, cross-country skiing, Des Plaines River, fall colors, fishing, FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF DUPAGE COUNTY, hiking, horseback riding, Illinois, kids activities, local history, prairies, snowshoeing, spring wildflowers, Uncategorized, waterfalls, winter activities

BY ANDREW MORKES, FOUNDER & AUTHOR OF THE “NATURE IN CHICAGOLAND” BLOG If you’re looking for a vast, often-wild area (2,503 acres) to explore near Chicago, Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve (in Darien, illinois) is the perfect destination. This site is popular with hikers, runners, bicyclists, and other outdoor enthusiasts, but it is so large (and … Continue reading Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve: 8 Things to Do at This Biodiversity Hotspot

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