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Starved Rock State Park - Skiing
ChicagoOne of the most popular destinations in the state, Starved Rock State Park is a great place to snowshoe or ski when the white stuff comes.
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Shawnee National Forest - Climbing
ChicagoThis vast national forest in the southern-most part of Illinois offers a landscape unlike anything else in the state—and one of the few natural places to climb.
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Devil's Lake State Park - Climbing
ChicagoThis Wisconsin State Park known for its steep bluffs and lake views features some of the best rock climbing in the Midwest.
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Chicago Athletic Club at Lincoln Park
ChicagoThis gym in Lincoln Park features an impressive outdoor climbing wall.
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Chicago Athletic Club Lakeview
ChicagoThis gym in the Lakeview neighborhood offers a spectacular glass-enclosed climbing wall to help you get your climbing fix in Chicago
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Chicago Athletic Club Evanston
ChicagoThis indoor climbing wall in Evanston offers a great experience.
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Hidden Peak at Lakeshore Academy
ChicagoHidden Peak offers an impressive place for rock climbing and bouldering just west of downtown Chicago
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Lakeshore Sport and Fitness at Illinois Center
ChicagoThe tallest indoor climbing wall in North America is in downtown Chicago.
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Fitness Formula Old Town
ChicagoThis climbing wall is becoming one of the most popular in Chicago with six-week climbing classes to introduce people to the sport
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Q&A with Ultra Runner Amanda Tichacek
ChicagoWe sat down with Chicago runner Amanda Tichacek to talk about what keeps her moving and some of her favorite aspects about the sport she's devoted her life to.
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Shimek State Forest
Shimek State Forest has five different segments, each with its own personality and trails to explore.
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5 Pairings of Chicago Bike Rides and Craft Beers
ChicagoCombining bike rides and craft beers is about as good as it gets for cyclists, and the Chicago area happens to be home to some great spots to do just that.
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Chicago's Fall Bucket List: 7 Things You Should Do This Autumn
ChicagoWhether running through the world's largest corn maze or celebrating Oktoberfest at the most visited park in Illinois, here are the can't-miss fall adventures in Chicago.
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Feast on the 10 Best Turkey Trots in Chicago
ChicagoRunning on Thanksgiving is a holiday tradition, and these turkey trots in Chicago and its suburbs give you good reason to join the movement.
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A Conversation with CARA Executive Director Ed Zylka
ChicagoChicago Area Runner's Association (CARA) Executive Director Ed Zylka talks about his plans for the organization and improvement of running in Chicago.
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Half-Moon Outfitters Savannah
Half Moon Outfitters is an excellent resource for outdoor enthusiasts in Savannah, GA.
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Half Moon Outfitters Athens
AthensHalf Moon Outfitters in Athens, GA is a fantastic resource for people who like to play outside.
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Mountain High Outfitters Continues to Grow and Trend
NashvilleMountain High Outfitters enjoys serving people exploring outdoor recreation with gear, equipment and expert advice.
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Leaf Kitchen
Leaf Kitchen's cookies have gained fans around the world.
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Red's Alehouse
Red's Alehouse offers more than 150 beers for craft beer enthusiasts
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10 Must-Do Chicago Adventures This Spring
ChicagoWinter's over and it's time to enjoy the outdoors again. RootsRated suggests these 10 Chicago adventures to tackle this spring.
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Bur Oak Land Trust
Bur Oak Land Trust is a nonprofit that’s working to ensure that natural areas around Johnson County stay that way for future generations.
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Summer of the Arts
Iowa City's Summer of Arts combines concerts, art fairs and free outdoor movies for a summer long celebration.
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Atlas Restaurant and Bar
Iowa City Press-Citizen, named the Atlas Restaurant, Iowa's CIty's best restaurant for the third year in a row.
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Iowa City Farmers Market
The Iowa City Farmer's Market has been bringing 'farm-to-table' to life for more than 40 years.
