Cook County Forest Preserve District unveils new recreation plan

The Cook County Forest Preserve District has just released its new Recreation Master Plan.

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Congrats to grant recipients!

A hearty congratulations to the area communities that won approval for bike/ped/transit projects through the Illinois Transportation Enhancements program!

Reminder: Take the Cook County Forest Preserve survey!

The Forest Preserve District of Cook County recently launched a process to create a recreation master plan, and would like your input through an online

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Northwest Indiana Regional Greenways and Blueways Map Released

The long awaited Northwest Indiana Greenways and Blueways map is now available

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Celebrate the opening of a key trail in Gary

Monday's ribbon cutting marks an exciting moment for trails in Northwest Indiana.

Good news for DuPage trail users

Just in time for fall, the following two sections of the Illinois Prairie Path in DuPage County have reopened.

I-beam trusses and six steel strings—that's the SOUL of the Cal-Sag Trail! http://bridgesandblues.org

Friends of the Calumet-Sag Trail invite you to celebrate a heritage forged in the furnaces that built Chicago and laid down in the riffs that built Rock & Roll.

What: Bridges & Blues, a benefit to build the 32-mile Calumet-Sag Trail
Where: Gaelic Park, 6119 W 147th St, Oak Forest, Ill. [get map]
When: November 5, 2011, 6 PM - 11:30 PM [add to calendar]
Only 300 tickets are available! [get tickets]

Brush up on your trail etiquette with these tips

As we near the end of summer, you've probably noticed a fair share of problems on multi-use trails, such as trail clogging, unsafe passing and dangerous use of electronic devices from cyclists, wal

Kane County Forest Preserve District looking for input from residents

In an effort to update their five-year master plan, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County (FPDKC) is asking Kane County residents to participate in a

This Saturday: Abandon ye bikes, all who exit here

Starting Saturday, you can finally get rid of your old bike from high school your dad keeps knocking over when he's backing the lawn mower out of his garage. Where can you take it?

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