City Parks 2.0 Leslie Nemo|September 12, 2019 The next generation of urban green space is connecting neighborhoods and nature.
Cook County’s Best Kept Secret Seth Putnam|April 26, 2019 Nearly 70,000 acres of forest preserves blanket Chicagoland. Why do many Chicagoans overlook them?
The Top 5 Climbing Gyms in Chicago Seth Putnam|March 21, 2019 REI Outdoor School instructor AJ Velon shares some of the top rock climbing gyms and climbing walls in Chicago. See the full list.
The Story Behind Indiana’s First National Park Cassidy Randall|March 13, 2019 Indiana Dunes recently became the country's newest national park—a conservation effort more than 100 years in the making.
Urban Rivers Plans a Mile of Floating Gardens on Chicago River by 2020 Seth Putnam|December 5, 2018 The Wild Mile—native wetlands, forest, public walkways and kayak access points suspended on floats—aims to be the first mile-long floating eco-park.
Climbing Wall Opens at Steelworkers Park Seth Putnam|October 8, 2018 Before it was Steelworkers Park, the area was part of a steel manufacturing plant. Now, ore walls have been transformed into climbing routes.
West Ridge Nature Preserve: A Hidden Oasis at One of Chicago’s Busiest Intersections Seth Putnam|September 21, 2018 There are precious few places in Chicago where you can truly lose yourself in green space. West Ridge Nature Preserve is one of them.
The Best Mountain Bike Rides Near Chicago Liz Dengler|August 23, 2018 We’ve rounded up the best community-rated mountain bike rides near Chicago—from family outings to leg-burning epics, there is something for everyone.
Group Thru-Hikes 210-mile Chicago Outerbelt Trail for the First Time Seth Putnam|July 26, 2018 For years, a connected thru-trail around Chicago lived only in the imaginations of outdoor enthusiasts. But the dream is now reality, thanks to the Outerbelt Alliance.
Rewilding Chicago: Bringing the Outdoors Into the City Aer Parris|June 12, 2018 What happens when people start dreaming around an old industrial site? Apparently, one of the biggest bike parks in the country.
10 Best Trail Runs Near Chicago Kristen Arendt|May 28, 2018 Searching for your next trail run in the Chicago area? Look no further than these ten highly rated runs to explore the unique midwestern landscapes highlighted by oak savannas, tallgrass prairies, natural wetlands and lush forests in addition to peaceful scenery near the shores of Lake Michigan.
10 Best Hikes Near Chicago Kristen Arendt|May 24, 2018 Don't let the big city feel of Chicago discourage you from exploring the hiking that the greater Chicago metro area has to offer. Check out these ten top hikes in the Chicago area to get started on your next adventure.
