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Why we love Downtown Richmond
Illinois Local Businesses

Why we love Downtown Richmond

Posted on December 30, 2021March 15, 2023 by a nature escape

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…

21 Beautiful Midwest Hikes in 2021
Hiking Destinations

21 Beautiful Midwest Hikes in 2021

Posted on December 20, 2021March 15, 2023 by 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…

Why We Love The Plant in the Back-of-the-Yards Neighborhood
Back of the Yards Neighborhood

Why We Love The Plant in the Back-of-the-Yards Neighborhood

Posted on December 12, 2021August 4, 2022 by a nature escape

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…

11 of the Best Coffee Shops in Chicago
Chicago Local Businesses

11 of the Best Coffee Shops in Chicago

Posted on October 9, 2021March 23, 2023 by a nature escape

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…

Four Unique Things to do in Chicago on a Rainy Day
Chicago Adventures

Four Unique Things to do in Chicago on a Rainy Day

Posted on September 9, 2021March 15, 2023 by a nature escape

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…

Family Trip to the Morton Arboretum
Illinois Hikes

Family Trip to the Morton Arboretum

Posted on August 10, 2021February 2, 2022 by a nature escape

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…

Why we Love the Back-of-the-Yards Neighborhood
Back of the Yards Neighborhood

Why we Love the Back-of-the-Yards Neighborhood

Posted on July 21, 2021March 15, 2023 by a nature escape

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…

Why we Love Hiking at Northerly Island Park in Chicago
Chicago Hikes

Why we Love Hiking at Northerly Island Park in Chicago

Posted on July 21, 2021March 31, 2023 by a nature escape

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…

The 7 Best Parks in Chicago for a Beautiful Walk
Chicago Hikes

The 7 Best Parks in Chicago for a Beautiful Walk

Posted on July 16, 2021March 23, 2023 by a nature escape

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…

Packing List – 7 things you need for a hiking trip with a dog
Travel Tips

Packing List – 7 things you need for a hiking trip with a dog

Posted on July 16, 2021March 15, 2023 by a nature escape

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…

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