The Most Amazing Waterfalls Near To Chicago And How To Find Them
Whether you’re looking for an exciting place to cool off in the hotter months or just looking to escape the urban monotony to revel in nature’s beauty, visiting a waterfall…
Wellness & Nature
Chicago Will See Its First 8pm Sunset Of The Year This Friday
Say hello to later sunsets…oh how we’ve missed them! As if Chicago’s winter wasn’t wearisome enough, the early sunsets make the first few months of the year that much tougher…
Downtown’s Largest Privately Owned Public Park Has A Packed Summer Schedule Full Of Activities
Nestled atop a standard parking garage sits 1.5 acres of green space, but you wouldn’t know it just from walking by. The Green at 320 is situated across…
Richardson Farm’s Third Annual Tulip Festival Opens To The Public Today
Walk through a kaleidoscope of color at Richardson Farm this weekend! Spring Grove’s Richardson Farm is at it again.
Eco & The Flamingo Is The First Plastic Free Store Zero Waste General Store In Chicago
Today is Earth Day, a day that simply aims to support practices that protect the earth and environmental protection. Shopping sustainably with an eye for waste-free or refillable items is…
The Cherry Blossoms Are Finally Starting To Bloom In Chicago, Here’s Where To See Them
Cherry blossoms are a beautiful sign of spring and a signal of warmer days ahead. Now, the Sakura blooms are finally expected to bloom and have started showing signs of…
After Summer Temperatures This Past Weekend, Snowfall And High Winds Are Expected Today
Chicago’s temperatures are quite fickle. We know this, yet, with news of Chicago’s high temperatures this last week, (between 78-83 degrees!) it felt natural to settle into a…
The Lyrid Meteor Shower Will Reach Its Peak This Coming Weekend
The first meteor shower of the year is reaching its peak this week. It’s been a few months since we’ve been treated to any celestial spectacles in the skies above…
Lincoln Park Zoo’s Lion Cubs Have Made Their Debut, Here’s How To See Them
The 3 male lion cubs, Pesho, Sidai, and Lomelok, have officially been introduced to the world! According to the zoo, their names have special meanings, with Pesho (pe-sho) defined as…
Plans For Englewood’s New Nature Trail Are Moving Forward With A New $3 Million Awarded In State Funding
Spanning 1.5 miles, the dreamed-up Englewood Nature Trail has been in the works for years, with plans for the community-oriented space to run along an old city-owned railway embankment on…