Hiking & Trails
Hike and Play! Lake County Forest Preserves with Playgrounds
Hiking trails in Lake County that have access to playgrounds and other features making them more fun for young children. […]
Lake County Forest Preserves
Hiking & Trails
Little Hikes: Old School Forest Preserve – Pink Trail
Hiking with kids requires a bit of preparation and planning. You want to find a trail that’s the shorter side and one that is interesting enough that they will be engaged and not complaining. Hiking […]
Christmas
Recycling the Holidays – Where to Recycle Holiday Items in Lake County
The stockings are empty, the floor is covered in needles and paper, bows and string. Basically, it looks like the Tasmanian Devil has come through and left the debris of the holiday season in his […]
Museums
Celebration of Souls now Open at the Dunn Museum
The Dunn Museum is part of the Lake County Forest Preserves, a Little Lake County advertising partner. Halloween is not the only holiday celebrated in October. Beginning on October 31 and ending on November 2, […]
Hiking & Trails
Hike Lake County Challenge
As you settle back into school, don’t forget about scheduling some family time, or maybe just some “me time.” Fall is a perfect time to get outside and explore the natural wonders of Lake County. […]
Lake County Camps
Summer Camp with the Lake County Forest Preserves
LCFPD is a Little Lake County advertising partner. Are you trying to decide on a summer camp for your kids this summer? Are you wondering what exactly camp is like? Summer may be a vacation […]
Spring
Native Plant Sales in Lake County
Spring plant sales offer a wide selection of beautiful and cost-effective planting options for your garden and landscape, and most offer native plants that are naturally perfect for our local weather and soil conditions. Another […]
Winter
Cross-Country Skiing in Lake County
Are you seeking your inner winter Olympian? Are you wondering if you can get your kids involved in cross-country skiing? You sure can. Cross country skiing is not just for the adults but a fun […]
Schools
Great Places to Take a Field Trip in Lake County
Looking for local field trips? I have the list for you. Whether it’s a learning opportunity for your preschooler; extended learning for your homeschooler; or you’re a teacher new to the area not knowing where […]
Winter
100 Things to Do in Winter
I am not a fan of winter. But I am a fan of lists, so I decided to take on this challenge: come up with 100 things to do in Lake County IN WINTER. I […]