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We’re checking out for a weekend to head to the land of Badgers and beer, Cheeseheads and creameries. Hope to have some good fish tales when we return.

Posted by Francesca

Yesterday I participated in REI’s Snowshoeing 101 clinic. Thankfully there was enough snow to actually snowshoe. I think I’ve found myself a new hobby! Snowshoeing is pretty easy to do; if you can walk, you can snowshoe. But I was more excited about discovering Fullersburg Woods, a DuPage County Forest Preserve and the site of the snowshoeing clinic. Fullersburg is located in Oak Brook, just off of York Road and 31st Street. There are six miles of multi-use trails, a nature education center, and a host of historical sites. Salt Creek winds through the preserve as the trails follow alongside it, above it, and at a few points, over it. The woods also provides great opportunities for wildlife viewing, including ducks, geese and deer. There were a few times when I almost forgot that I was still in Illinois - it is that scenic! The only disappointment of the day was the fact that I forgot my camera in the car. I guess that means I’ll just have to go back.

Posted by Francesca

Here in the Chicago area we have gotten only 13 1/2 inches of snow this winter. That total is kind of disappointing for snow sport enthusiasts like myself. Such is not the case over on the other side ... [Continue reading this entry]

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Being the end of October, I know the days of cloudless skies and warm-ish temperatures are numbered here in the Chicago area. Today was one of those days: crisp, clear blue skies, temperature in the low 50s; it ... [Continue reading this entry]

Our brother Frankie has been asking me to write something about and post pictures from his latest fishing trip to Winneconne, Wisconsin. He was up there in mid-July with our Aunt Donna and Uncle Daniel and our cousins John, ... [Continue reading this entry]

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Head over to St. Josaphat Church at 2311 North Southport for their 17th Annual Summerfest. It is one of the more relaxed street festivals in Chicago but it's still ... [Continue reading this entry]

I've got another fun-filled and action packed weekend ahead of me. Hopefully the recovery time won't be as long as last weekend... anyway, summertime in Chicago means street festivals and two of my favorites are going on this weekend. ... [Continue reading this entry]

But you can still watch movies outside on a big screen. The 7th Annual Chicago Outdoor Film Festival will begin on July 18th at Butler Field in Grant Park (Lake Shore Drive and Monroe). Admission is free ... [Continue reading this entry]

Look at me go!!! Yeah, right. I received an email today from the folks who snapped photos during this past weekend's "Race to Wrigley," a 5K run/walk for Cubs Charities in which Francesca & I both participated. ... [Continue reading this entry]