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  • LFL101
    Chicago, IL152 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of those small, off the beaten track museums that's worth a visit. Beautiful displays in a well-maintained building. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Plenty of parking and a great gift shop.
    Written February 26, 2024
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  • Ashley Z
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    So neat! Check out the 2nd floor and library! Oh the lake too! Anyone know what the crosses are for there's a lot when you go walking on the trail!
    Written March 7, 2024
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  • Brian R
    Oswego, IL530 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice area to escape the urban/suburban scene. The historic mill is only open seasonally, but open or not, it's a nice area to enjoy. An old farmhouse is across the street.
    The salt creek falls and area are relaxing as well as picturesque. Nice pathways will lead you down to a nature center, picnic area, and more paths to explore. Many events are held here like lamp lit night hikes, maple sugar day, and many other things. You'll find benches along the path to rest on, a bridge to explore the island, and many waterfowl to observe. A favorite place of mine in my youth as well as now. Sad to see some of the trees gone that once beautified the area.
    Written April 3, 2023
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  • Sharon O
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did Ghostbusters. Have already told friends and family how much fun. This is a must go place. Great time! Great experience. So fun.
    Written March 1, 2024
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  • Kevin A
    Park City, IL1,283 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a very good place to go to and take a hike along the river and going to the Grist Mill and looking at the waterfall.
    Written September 1, 2022
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  • PROF_CONSULTANT
    Carpentersville, IL400 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a great place to start looking at art and getting an idea for what you want in your home. Bought a large Chinese seriagraph here awhile back and sometimes go back to see what else they have. Wait for a Sale. Do not pay list. They usually have some great pieces that cater to various tastes (various international artists). Fine Art never goes out of style.
    Written February 10, 2018
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  • Previa1994
    Chicago, IL6,377 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited York Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook (near Elmhurst) on a September afternoon for recreational walking. The main trail is a lollipop loop trail asphalt paved and a little over a mile long. There is a historical marker on the trail indicating that this preserve is the first forest preserve in the county (DuPage). The trail also serves as a part of the much longer Salt Creek Greenway Trail. There are two picnic areas, one in the north and one in the south connected by the trail. The trail goes through thick and beautiful woodlands. In the proper season, this would be great place for bird watching.

    We enjoyed our short afternoon visit to York woods Preserve. It was a nice nature find for us. There was highway construction going on the south parking lot reconfiguring access to the lot, but the lot was still accessible.
    Written September 18, 2020
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  • Abel R
    Miami, FL220 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My sister and I went on a walk to see some beautiful lights. That night was cold and it started to rain which made the night even colder. The path was short and the lights presentation were pretty. This is perfect for families. There’s lot of spots to take selfie.
    Written January 1, 2024
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  • Climber48926257191
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was very fun especially with my friends and the games were all exquisitely amazing it was very fun and I am happy I went here
    Written March 9, 2024
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  • ImmerWandern
    Palos Park, IL7,278 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The nature sanctuary offers visitors pleasant strolls around a pond and through prairie, a canoe launch site on Salt Creek and a biking trail, and connects to the larger Bemis Woods and Salt Creek Woods nature preserves.

    Over 80 years ago this 40-acre piece of land was dedicated to horse/cattle grazing and was bought by the Dean family (of the Dean food products conglomerate). The family donated the land to the Oakbrook park district in 2005. Ecological restoration was performed and completed in 2009. Despite the relatively small size severe different ecosystems are found on this territory: oak savannah, wetland, pond and prairie. A variety of wildlife can be spotted including deer, fox, raccoons, possum and turtles.

    Salt Creek apparently is technically a river and is open for canoeing. Water access is possible at the Dean Nature Sanctuary. The water was very calm and shaded. We did not see turtles, but saw 2 pairs of Canadian geese and a pair of mallard ducks. The tranquil scene was unfortunately spoiled by the constant and loud road noise coming from the I-294 on the other side of Salt Creek.

    The large pond just across from the parking lot was actually the result of excavation of clay used in the construction of the 1-294 almost 60 years ago. While we were there one of the fishermen landed a catch. The meadow around the pond had large swathes of yellow wildflowers, mostly consisting of yellow rocket but also Golden Alexanders. The prairie to the west had just started growing back.

    We rounded the pond and finally explored the west side of the sanctuary, away from the noise of the I-294. We never did see deer, fox, possum or raccoons but there were a lot of birds to be spotted. In addition to the above waterfowl we spotted tree swallows swooping everywhere, ubiquitous robins and red-winged blackbirds, a Hairy woodpecker, Eastern bluebird, Eastern phoebe, brown-headed cowbird, and Savannah sparrow. The standouts were the bright-orange Baltimore oriole and American goldfinch. Several of the birds would perch on tall dead stems sticking out above the meadow using these as a lookout for prey.
    Written May 11, 2021
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  • ryanjS1742YP
    Indianapolis, IN12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had 180 golfers and the staff worked their tails off to accommodate us. We had a nice reception in their events tent and the catering was very good. We raised a lot of money for the Children's Hospital.
    Written August 6, 2019
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