Living in Libertyville, there’s a fantastic deal of outdoor activities available.
One of my number one spots to spend a sunny day is the Independence Grove Forest Preserve, it is a scenic forest section centered around a 115-acre lake, the section is really charming at all times of year, but even when the Wintertide brings chilly temperatures, the snow can be gorgeous plus a lot of fun.
The lake is the main attraction plus was created from a former gravel quarry. It is ideal for swimming, fishing plus boating. The fishing is all catch-and-release plus there are boat rentals available. I love to hike or bring my bike along. There’s around seven miles of trails that connect to the Des Plaines River Trail plus some really charming native gardens, but for refreshments, the Visitor Center offers an outdoor walk-up cafe. It is a 19,000 square foot building where there’s increasing exhibits to see. I usually pack my own food plus take fortune of the shaded picnic grove. Occasionally, I bring my pet along plus take fortune of the Lake County Forest Preserve Dog Exercise Area… My pet absolutely enjoys the ability to run around plus play with other pets. I recently l earned that a beer garden is going to open where there used to be a public beach. The beach beach house was obviously too lavish to maintain. The new venture will offer locally brewed draft beer, tough cider, lemonade, a variety of other beverages, chips plus picnic tables with a lakefront setting. I’m looking forward to it, however after a long day on the lake or hiking through the woods, a beer with friends would be the perfect conclusion.