We created this Chicago Summer Adventure Guide in order to dispel the notion that worthwhile life experiences must involve international travel, significant investment and considerable allotment of time. Summers often seem short, and sometimes wishing for conditions to fall into perfect alignment so that we feel we can get away from it all keeps many … Read more
Some of the best lakeside places for overnight camping, weekend or week-long bike tours require creative ways for getting out of the city. All of our Lake Michigan sharing neighbors —Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan— offer more wild and picturesque places along the shore than does our own state, which is unfortunately dominated by the enormous … Read more
The Ten Essentials List, originally developed by The Mountaineers, a Seattle-based organization for climbers and outdoor adventurers, included 10 actual items. Over the years, and as more modern gear became available, it had become more of a “system” approach. So, it is less about specific item recommendations, and more about the basics you really should … Read more
I love occasional spontaneous adventures and outings, but some organized adventure planning will ensure that you optimize the time you have available. We often complain that summer isn’t long enough, and we don’t do a quarter of the things we wanted to. If we shift our thinking about what constitutes a great trip or an … Read more
Chicago winter is not for the meek. It can be difficult to find motivation to go outside, and it’s so tempting to cocoon indoors near a heat source! The cold can be penetrating, the wind unforgiving, and short daylight hours make it hard to drag yourself out. Plus, there’s nothing to do outside. Wrong! That … Read more
Who doesn’t want to escape the 9 to 5? In today’s post, I’m going to show you 8 simple strategies to fill your life with outdoor adventure you long for, even if you work a regular, forty hour job. In fact, these are the same strategies I used to go on 52 adventures in 52 … Read more