Into the Wild on Chicago’s North Shore

The heat is easing so break out of your air-conditioned house, and get into the wild. The North Shore has many wonderful nature preserves to explore. As this video shows, from a compact urban oasis to a sweeping expanse of pristine lakefront, you can find a perfect spot to experience our area’s beautiful landscapes in […]

by Marjie Killeen

Openlands Lakeshore Preserve: A New Gem Along the Lakefront

It’s a rare environmental victory when 77 acres are saved from becoming a gated community and are preserved as open land. When Fort Sheridan closed, the northern section was divided into housing for Great Lakes Naval Base; the new town of Fort Sheridan, which includes the historical buildings; and Lake County Forest Preserve. The southern […]

by Laura Hine