City Creek Park, Salt Lake City, Utah | 52 Hike Challenge – Hike 21
I made it to Hike 21 of my 52 Hike Challenge! For this hike I headed to City Creek Park. This trail is smack in the middle of Salt Lake City. I love how accessible the outdoors is in Salt Lake City. Even though it’s in an urban area, City Creek Park feels like you’re …
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Sugar House Park, Salt Lake City, Utah | 52 Hike Challenge – Hike 20
My hike 20 of my 52 Hike Challenge was at the stunning Sugar House Park. This park is located at the site of a former state prison. The prison operated at this location for almost 100 years. I certainly never would have guessed just by looking around! The park has wide walking paths and some …
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52 Hike Challenge – Hike 18 – Spearfish Canyon Roughlock Falls
On our drive from Chicago to our first nomadic “home”, Salt Lake City, I had a little bit of time to explore during our stay in Spearfish, South Dakota. I only had a few hours, but the Black Hills/Spearfish Canyon area was so beautiful I couldn’t resist trying to get a hike in! I found …
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52 Hike Challenge – Hike 17 – Route 66: A Geographic Journey, Towanda, Illinois
When I was in high school, I had a very influential teacher. He continues to be an important mentor to this day. But back in the “olden days”, he inspired me to become involved in a new project of his: transforming a section of Historic Route 66 from barricaded pavement to an educational linear park. …
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52 Hike Challenge – Hike 16 – Starved Rock State Park
For Hike 16 of my 52 Hike Challenge, I headed to a state park close to home, yet one I’ve sadly neglected: Starved Rock State Park. The park borders the Illinois River and contains 18 canyons formed by glacial melt. Legend says the park’s name comes from members of the Illinois tribe who starved to …
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52 Hike Challenge – Hike 15 – Constitution Trail, Normal, Illinois
Hike 15 of my 52 Hike Challenge was more of an urban hike, on the Constitution Trail in Normal, Illinois. This trail is a huge asset to the community, connecting many parts of the city over 24 miles. While it serves some practical purpose (I used to ride my bike to work on it), it …
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52 Hike Challenge – Hike 14 – Cahokia Mounds
Hike 14 of my 52 Hike Challenge was a Native American historical extravaganza. I love learning about Native cultures and the ancient city of Cahokia is a fascinating piece of history that has been studied and preserved in Southern Illinois. I had planned to visit the museum (free, $7 donation suggested for adult visitors) and …
52 Hike Challenge – Hike 13 – Greene Valley Forest Preserve
See lots of pictures from my 52 Hike Challenge Hike #13 on a very cold and cloudy Hike Like a Girl weekend.
52 Hike Challenge – Hike 12 – Oldfield Oaks Forest Preserve
Deer! Ducks! Damp, humid hiking! Join me on a recap of my Hike 12 to Oldfield Oaks Forest Preserve.