Enjoy a picnic and access to over 20 miles of the paved Thorn Creek Trail System at Sweet Woods. The Thorn Creek trail system connects several forest preserves and includes more than 20 miles of paved and stone trails. These trails meander past lakes and…

These aerial photographs show the Hammond Purdue Dowling Park, which is located on Parrish Avenue in Hammond, Indiana. Softball, baseball, and soccer fields with integrated spectator seating are available at the park. It also has 6 tennis courts and a walkway that runs the field…

Powderhorn Lake, located on the far southeast side of Chicago, supports sand savanna, prairie, and wetland habitats and reflects the ecological richness that exists in similar pockets throughout the industrialized Calumet region. Anglers, nature lovers, and birders flock to the lake and surrounding lands. Cook County,…

WhoaZone at Whihala Beach in Whiting provides a full day of family fun. Our action-packed floating ninja course and shaded seating rentals are available. We provide a full day of active entertainment for the entire family. A nature-based, active summer destination on Lake Michigan that includes…

The Mascot Hall of Fame, formally "The Mascot Hall of Fame Interactive Children's Museum," is a sports mascot hall of fame in North America. David Raymond, the original Phillie Phanatic from 1978 to 1993, founded it. It began as an online-only hall, with an annual…