Outdoor Play
Campfires with Kids: Tips & Safety
To me, nothing says summer like Campfires and S’mores. They aren’t something I had growing up as a kid, but as a teen and young adult, I ran the community campfires for my local Park […]
summer
Water Play
5 Places to Rent a Boat in Lake County
If you are like the vast majority, you don’t own a boat. But what do you do when you want to hit the open waters during the summer? Besides suck up to your neighbor/family member/minister […]
Summer
Ultimate Summer Bucket List: 101 Things to do in Lake County this Summer
We have been doing this Local. Family. Fun. thing since 2010, we know fun. In fact, this is our fifth list of things to do in the summer, each a little different all tons of […]
Summer
Summer Outdoor Movies
After the winter that never wants to end, it’s hard to imagine being outside for more than 15 minutes, let alone watching a movie outside! But if all goes as planned, summer should arrive in […]
Summer
Insiders Guide to Lunch in the Park {Libertyville}
Lunch in the Park Libertyville has been a summer tradition in downtown Cook Park for over 25 years. Picture the song “Saturday in the Park” by Chicago, only it’s Friday, in Libertyville. There are people […]
Little Reviews
Little Reviews: Dock & Bay
School may be starting but there is still plenty of warm weather and water fun to be had. August can actually have some of the warmest days and the best swimming weather of the summer, […]
Outdoor Play
Little Reviews: Lighthouse Miniature Golf and Shirl’s Drive-In
Looking for a great mini-golf course this summer? Lighthouse Miniature Golf in Waukegan is great! The clean and colorful course is a blast for all ages. Let’s begin with the price: believe it or not, it was […]
Summer
10 Ways to Cool Off in Lake County
I grew up in a house without central air, so I feel I am highly qualified to write this article as I would have done anything to keep cool in summer. Since spending time camped […]
Outdoor Play
Paddle Sporting in Lake County
It sounds completely dreamy to me: a beautiful warm day, a slight breeze in my hair, nature surrounding me with its sounds and sights, paddle in hand, and water beneath me. If it sounds just […]
Summer
100 Things to Do This Summer in Lake County {2017}
Summer break is coming and you know what that means? YOUR OFFSPRING WILL BE HOME AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY. But it’s all good, see? I have you covered with 100 fun summer activities […]