We have been going to Richmond, Illinois since we were little kids. Our parents are big fans of antiques and Richmond used to be filled…
Author: a nature escape
We launched this blog in 2021 and made even more effort than usual to see all the amazing nature escapes in the Midwest. This year…
Plant Chicago in the Back of the Yards community must be on your list of the next place to visit. If you are a nature…
As you’ve probably noticed by now, we love coffee. We also love supporting local coffee shops – check out this blog post with our list…
Are you visiting Chicago soon and looking for some fun activities that do not involved drinking or bars? Are you visiting Chicago but it is…
If you are looking for a half day or day trip near Chicago, the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL is a perfect choice. There is…
The Back of the Yards Neighborhood is one of our favorite places to visit on a Sunday morning. We start at Back of the Yards…
Northerly Island is in Chicago right by the Museum Campus. This is Chicago’s best kept secret. In this blog post we will tell you the…
We love exploring Chicago and getting our steps in at a local park. Here is a list of the best parks in Chicago. Time to…
So we do a lot of day trips/half day trips to different nature escapes in the Midwest. This is a list of must haves while…