Our guide to health, fitness and nature in Chicago. From beautiful parks to running routes, friendly gyms and peaceful places, you can find it all here.
Don’t feel blue about missing the bluebells. Escaping into nature has become an exotic premium at the moment, and means that, sadly, we’re missing out on a lot of the beauty that spring is all-to-happy to show off. Tak...
Okay, you can stop looking now—I’ve found the best videos on the internet. Cute animals are a huge comfort in times of trouble, and I’d argue that we need them now more than ever. Since lockdown began, a group of pengu...
A socially distant park sounds like the number one thing the planet needs now, right? Well, that’s just what the doctor ordered and Vienna has listened. A newly designed project from Austrian company Studio Precht lets...
The Matterhorn is sending out a message of unity and hope. The Matterhorn, one of Switzerland’s most iconic landmarks (you might recognize it as the mountain on your Toblerone bar), has been illuminated over the past f...
Behold shimmery, bright colored sea-life teem in underwater splendor. Since it closed to its doors to the public last month, Shedd Aquarium has found ways to inspire, entertain, and help the public. Whether it's pro...
Yosemite wildlife comes out to play while the visitors are away. On March 20, Yosemite Park, California’s most popular park, was closed off to the public leaving the trails and campgrounds free for wildlife to roam. Th...
What is camping, really? If you have a tent, some s'mores, and a couple sleeping bags, do you really need anything else? If you haven't already gone into hibernation mode in the hills, you can plan your own glamping ge...
Spring is here and it's contact-less. With so many events getting canceled due to the coronavirus, it can feel like there's little reason to celebrate spring here in Chicago. The Chicago Flower & Garden Show is one...
The penguins continue their march through The Shedd Aquarium during coronavirus closure. The Shedd Aquarium's rockhopper penguins have gone viral this week as the internet falls in love with their little field trips to...
Online school is now in session. Starting this week, all IL schools are closed until March 30 as a means of preventing further spread of the coronavirus. More than two million students will be out of school across IL d...