Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: Ly-co-ki-we Trail
Explore deep woods, ancient dune ridges, and wetland thickets on sandy trail that loops 9.7 miles through the center of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
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Chicago, IL: Chain O Lakes State Park (Blue Loop and Red Loop)Explore wetlands and wooded hills in Illinois's largest state park.
Milwaukee, WI: Vern Wolf Lake LoopBring binocs on this 3.9-mile loop in the Richard Bong State Recreation Area; open grassland invites long views of Vern Wolf Lake, its shoreline, and flying falcons.
Chicago, IL: Ryerson WoodsThis 4.3-mile loop follows the Des Plaines River as it winds through stunning forestland chock-full of stately hardwoods and colorful flowers. |
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Local Hikes: MidwestThe best hikes in the Midwest, as recommended by the region's best hiking clubs. |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Sierra Designs Tov and L.L. Bean Ultralite 850Gear Editor Kristin Hostetter explains the new innovations in down insulation technology |
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Vasque Snow Junkie UD BootsStaff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque |
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