Mara dodges cyclists on the Black Partridge Park Trail near Metamora, Illinois.
Posts by Mara Thacker:
Walkin’ in the Woods: Sangamon River Trail
Mara heads west to check out the delightful, well-appointed Sangamon River Trail.
Walkin’ in the Woods: Abandoned Observatory Trail
Mara visits the Abandoned Observatory trail where she fails to see the observatory but has a nice time with her canine companion, Elmo.
Walkin’ in the Woods: Homer Lake Scenic Route
Mara finds a “shorter, flatter, closer” trail at Homer Lake Forest Preserve because it's hot as heck and gas is expensive.
Walkin’ in the Woods: Fox Ridge State Park Loop Trail
Mara heads south to Fox Ridge State Park for a trail with many stairs, trash cans, and gorgeous old trees.
Walkin’ in the Woods: Forest Glen River Ridge Trail
Mara heads back to Vermillion County for her longest trail yet at the Forest Glen Preserve.
Walkin’ in the Woods: North Fork Trail Clinton Lake
Mara travails the many hills and tiny bridges along the North Fork Trail in Clinton Lake State Recreation Area.
Walkin’ in the Woods: Lake Mingo Trail
Mara revisits an old favorite in Kennekuk Cove County Park.
Walkin’ in the Woods: KRR Short Loop
Mara kicks off her new “Walkin' in the Woods” series with a review of the KRR Short Loop trail at Kickapoo State Park.