Patch Picks
Patch Picks For Fall Foliage
Find ways to enjoy the beautiful colors in and around town.
After a long hot summer, the crisp air of fall and the bright colors of the leaves are a refreshing change. Take this opportunity to get outside for a walk or a bike ride in one of the many beautiful places we've found to enjoy the foliage. Or let us know where you like best in the comments section below. Heller Nature Center, Highland Park This 97-acre property maintained by the park district offers three miles of marked trails for casual strolls to admire the scenery or serious nature hikes, as the land is maintained as a haven for native plants and animals. Here you'll find a forest, prairie, wetlands and savanna. Visitors can bring picnics on the trails through this oak-hickory forest, but must leave bikes and motorized vehicles in the…
Joanna Schneider
12:17 pm on Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Fall is by far my favorite season! Crisp air, stunning colors, what's not to love? I definitely want to grab my bike and check out a few of these spots. Thanks for the round-up, Joanna! more ›