Being so far north when looking for a quick gas-tank getaway or weekend adventure many of us point the car north and head to Wisconsin. Our neighbor to the east has lots to offer for […]
I love taking day trips because one, they are cheaper than “week” trips; two, you don’t have to be stuck in the car for hours on end with the kids and three, they get you […]
Growing up in Lake County, I didn’t really realize life existed to our west. But as an adult, I called Elgin home for over ten years. Now that I have been back in Lake County […]
Did you know there is a Lighthouse Day? No, I am not lying. August 7th is National Lighthouse Day! I AM NOT LYING. So in honor of National Lighthouse Day, I decided to find all […]
Just this year, my eight-year-old has developed a love of fishing. Yet despite multiple weekends spent along the various shores in Lake County, he had yet to catch a fish. Now I get that part […]
Recently, I opened up my calendar and was met with something so rare and exciting, an open weekend day without a single sporting event, birthday party or family obligation. I knew this was the day […]
Back in March, I wrote a post about the best kid-friendly places along the Milwaukee North Metra Line and it was a huge hit with all of you. So I am back with some great […]
Little Lake County’s writers and editors love visiting local destinations. After all, Little Lake County represents “LOCAL. Family. Fun.” But there comes a time when even we need to drive beyond the borders of our fair […]
If you’re anything like me circa 2013, Columbus might not be on your radar at all — let alone as a family vacation destination. Most people only think of one thing when it comes to […]
When our girls were younger, we would take the Metra from Round Lake to Libertyville, walk around the downtown area and then eat at one of the many restaurants. We’d hop back on the train […]
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