Shelby Younge, Author at Little McHenry County

Find Adventure at Quarry Cable Park

July 15, 2019 Shelby Younge 0

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This story originally published in 2016 on Little Lake County and has been updated to reflect current information. As we hit the mid-point of summer parents are looking for activities that will entertain our children […]

Crystal Lake Summer Concerts on the Beach

June 4, 2019 Shelby Younge 0

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Originally published on little Lake County in 2017, updated to reflect current information. Watching your kids building sand castles on the beach, checking out the boats swaying on the water, running into neighbors and friends, sharing […]

Summer Must-Visit: The McHenry Outdoor Theater

June 4, 2019 Shelby Younge 0

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This story originally published on Little Lake County in 2015, it has been updated to reflect current information. Nostalgia at its best: the sound of crickets in the peacefulness of summertime, feeling the warm breeze under a […]

Date Night Ideas in McHenry County

January 29, 2019 Shelby Younge 0

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This was originally published in 2016 on Little Lake County and has been updated to reflect current information. Gentlemen! This post is for you… Keep it down! I, along with all women, can hear you grumbling. We know that Valentine’s Day is not most men’s favorite holiday. We know you’ve called […]

A Very Merry Huntley Festival

November 26, 2018 Shelby Younge 0

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’Tis the season to empty your energy tanks and wallets (and possibly wine bottles) as you navigate the busiest and most wonderful time of the year! In my home, December negotiates a very, very fine […]

Johnny Appleseed Festival: McHenry County Fall at Its Finest

August 31, 2018 Shelby Younge 0

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There’s nothing like the feel of crunching leaves beneath your boots as you breathe in the scent of freshly baked pie (which could be yours if entered into the pie-baking or pie-eating contest), and the sound […]

Benedict’s La Strada: Family friendly and delicious!

July 31, 2018 Shelby Younge 0

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Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name! If you are looking for a delicious and adorable restaurant to take your family, you must try Benedict’s La Strada in downtown Crystal Lake. This quaint […]

Urban Air Trampoline Park in Crystal Lake

July 3, 2018 Shelby Younge 0

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Sooo, remember how you felt when you heard the news that a brand new, beautiful and fully-stocked Mariano’s was opening up in McHenry County? Well you can give your kids an amazing opportunity to feel […]

A Family Fishing Adventure: Lake Julian {Cary}

April 13, 2018 Shelby Younge 2

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Fishing is one of those hobbies that can become a special bonding time between parent and child; relaxing in the sunshine, sharing stories and feeling the gentle breeze. Or it can be a total disaster […]

Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Events: McHenry County

December 27, 2017 Shelby Younge 0

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Let’s Party! Who doesn’t love a good New Year’s Eve celebration? Since having kids, New Year’s Eve has changed a bit for most of us. Some are brave enough to keep the kids up […]

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