Looking for a nature hike in Chicago? We absolutely love the South Shore Nature Sanctuary along Chicago’s lake front. This nature escape is beautiful in the summer and winter. Check out why we love South Shore Nature Sanctuary in this blog post.
9 reasons why we love South Shore Nature Sanctuary
1. There are 8 different ecosystems in the preserve including dune, prairie, woodland, and savanna
2. There are multiple benches along the trail to pause and take in the view
3. There is a parking lot at the entrance of the park (but it is a bit of a walk)
4. The park overlooks Lake Michigan at multiple spots along the trail
5. The sanctuary is next to a public beach and golf course
6. Lots of birds and butterflies in the park
7. The wildflowers are absolutely beautiful during the spring and summer
8. The park and boardwalks are well kept by the employees, stewards, and volunteers
9. Variety of native plants make up the majority of the sanctuary
Nature is wonderful, I love taking pictures all the time.
Same! 🤍
Learned something new from this post! I love being in nature, walking trails, and seeing wildlife. I’ve never thought of Chicago as the place to do that.
Great photos! I love the view of the lake.
All the right reasons to love the sanctuary! How accessible is it from the city?
I recently visited Chicago for the first time and fell in love with the city. We didn’t make it to the south shore. I guess I have a reason to go back!
As a nature lover, I add South Shore Nature Sanctuary to my bucket list, and I’m going to visit this place while in Chicago. I like bird photography, and it’s great to know that there are 8 different ecosystems including dune, woodland, and savanna.
The South Shore Nature Sanctuary looks like a wonderful hike in Chicago. My kid would enjoy exploring and taking lots of photos.
This looks like my kind of place — lake views, loaded with butterflies, and an abundance of native plants. I bet I could spend HOURS here with my camera!
Getting out into nature is also a priority of mine. I also am an avid bird watcher.