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The Lakefront Trail at Six AM

The Lakefront Trail at Six AM 18.5 miles along Lake Michigan. Chicago's greatest public asset — pavement, parkland, and beach giving every neighborhood a fro...

May 10, 2026 · Margot Vail
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Starved Rock: Sandstone Canyons 90 Miles From Chicago

Starved Rock: Sandstone Canyons 90 Miles From Chicago Near Utica, Illinois. Take I-55 south from Chicago, I-80 west, exit onto IL-178. Ninety minutes and you...

May 9, 2026 · Margot Vail
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Montrose Point During Migration

Montrose Point During Migration Five miles north of the Loop on the Lakefront Trail. In May, the Magic Hedge — a dense thicket of honeysuckle and dogwood pla...

May 8, 2026 · Margot Vail

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