It’s farmer’s market season and towns across the country are showcasing what their local farmers, craft makers, and bakers have to offer. What’s better than adding fresh veggies to the grill? Or a bouquet of fresh flowers that your local farmers grew themselves? There are hundreds of farmers markets open this summer across the country … [Read more…]
Read on to see what’s to learn, see and do in the Midwest Zone: See if you can solve the mystery at Pine Country’s (IL) Who Done It Mystery Weekend, scheduled for September 19-21. Participate in the performance by the Stage Coach Players and watch and listen closely for the clues to find out who the … [Read more…]
Check out some of these opportunities to check off a few things from your Summer Fun List. And remember, no matter which preserve you visit, the opportunity to catch fireflies, make s’mores, and enjoy the company of friends and family in the great outdoors is always on the list when you’re camping. Outdoor Movie: Bear … [Read more…]
Pine Country, Belvidere, Illinois Come out to Pine Lakes the weekend of June 13-15 and enjoy some good old-fashioned fun and competition as the preserve hosts their own Soap Box Derby. Get in on the competition or simply enjoy the races as a spectator. Horseshoe Lakes, Clinton, Indiana You’ll need at least a week to … [Read more…]
Feeling lucky? Have some fun at California’s Palm Springs Kentucky Derby Weekend, scheduled for May 2-3. Make your own Derby hat to wear while you watch the race with everyone in the Family Lodge. And, of course, the evening movie is none other than “Secretariat.” New York’s Rondout Valley is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a … [Read more…]
Midwest Zone We have plenty to be thankful in our Midwest Zone, including lots of homespun fun, seasons of color, lakes and dells and rivers, plus 13 great locations to choose from to enjoy it all. Come visit us and see our newest reasons to be thankful: • Illinois • Pine Country receiving new expansion … [Read more…]