Trail #5: Smoooooooth . . . What a peaceful and pleasant walk!!! The weather couldn’t have been better. The sun was shining. There was a light breeze. It wasn’t too hot or too cold. The colors were beginning to pop. It was a perfect fall day! Hubby and I decided to venture over to RockContinue reading “Woods Walk 2026: Rock Run Preserve”
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Woods Walk 2026: Joliet Iron Works Historic Site
Trail #4: History meets nature. Or maybe I should say that nature took over where the history ended . . . I’m not really a big history buff but this was pretty cool. Hubby and I decided to tackle the 2.5-ish mile Joliet Iron Works site and it didn’t disappoint. We stuck to the WoodsContinue reading “Woods Walk 2026: Joliet Iron Works Historic Site”
Woods Walk 2026: Prairie Bluff Preserve
Trail #3: Got it! If you’re looking for a smooth, paved, and fairly level trail with an occasional slightly rolling hill – this is for you. Hubby and I have been here before and decided we’d ride our bikes rather than walk. According to Will County Forest Preserve District, this is a 2.75 mile trail.Continue reading “Woods Walk 2026: Prairie Bluff Preserve”
Woods Walk – 2026
It’s here! It’s here! The Will County Forest Preserve District 2026 Woods Walk is here! Here’s the skinny: Event: 2026 Woods Walk Challenge Requirement: Complete at least 7 of 10 trails Prize: A medallion with a silhouette of a white-tailed deer. When: Tuesday, September 1 – Monday, November 30 Cost: FREE!!! Where: Trails across WillContinue reading “Woods Walk – 2026”
Woods Walk #7
We did it! We froze but we did it! We squeaked in the last hike before the November 30th deadline – and the snow storm. For our last endeavor we decided on Messenger Woods in Lockport. We bundled up in our winter coats, hats, gloves, and hiking boots. I’m so glad we geared up thisContinue reading “Woods Walk #7”
Woods Walks 5 & 6
Ok, so waiting until the very last week to try to squeeze in three walks may not have been the best idea . . . Our hike through Theodore Marsh was rather bleak, gray, and windy. I can’t say that the scenery was spectacular but I can only imagine that it comes alive during theContinue reading “Woods Walks 5 & 6”
Woods Walk #4
Oh my goodness! What a beautiful day for a walk! We visited Riverview Farmstead on Saturday for Woods Walk #4 and loved it! I had to work in the morning and we still had chores to do but we couldn’t resist a quick getaway, especially when the weather was so incredibly cooperative. If you’re notContinue reading “Woods Walk #4”
Woods Walks 1 & 2
With such beautiful weather this past weekend, Hubby and I decided to hit the Woods Walk trails and knocked out two of them: one on Saturday and the other on Sunday. On Saturday, we hopped over to the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery: Heron Rookery Trail and Turtle Lake Loop. Turtle Lake is one of ourContinue reading “Woods Walks 1 & 2”
Woods Walk 2025
It’s that time of year again – the weather cools, fall colors burst, the bonfire crackles, and the 23rd annual Woods Walk begins. I’m so excited! For those who live in and near Will County Illinois, the Woods Walk offers a great opportunity to get outside, go hiking, and revel in the splendor of autumn.Continue reading “Woods Walk 2025”
