Outdoors Archives - Little McHenry County

Skills for Life: Swim Lessons at Bear Paddle Swim School

September 17, 2018 Melissa Haak 0

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Bear Paddle Swim School is a Little McHenry County advertising partner. Before moving to the suburbs, we casually took swim lessons when it fit our schedule and we focused on an affordable fun environment. After […]

Tot Swim Hours in McHenry County

May 30, 2018 Melissa Haak 0

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When you have little one, especially multiple little ones,trips to the pool can be stressful. Stress no more! Tot swim hours are a great way for you and your children to enjoy your local pool […]

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 […]

Sap it Up: Maple Syrup Festivals In and Around Lake County

February 20, 2018 Melissa Haak 0

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* This article was originally written by Cindy Smith for Little Lake County I have lived in the Lake County for 40 years, minus college and the three years we moved to Ohio. Can you […]

Where to go Sledding in Lake County {2017}

December 11, 2017 Melissa Haak 0

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This article was originally written for Little Lake County by Cindy Smith Let’s get real. Snow, whether it’s the first flakes or the 12th storm of the season, is beyond magical for most kids. But […]

Lake County Pumpkin Chucking {2017}

October 27, 2017 Kari Wagner Hoban 0

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That sounds way more disgusting than what it actually is. Pumpkin chucking is a “thing” and apparently, enough of a “thing” that this is the second article about said chucking. I was just as surprised […]

Howlingly Fun Halloween Weekend Events in McHenry County!

October 27, 2017 Shelby Younge 0

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[spacer height=”20px”] Halloween Fun in McHenry County! The weekend before Halloween is always spooktacularly filled with opportunities to get lots and lots and lots (and lots) of candy for your little ones. Bust out those […]

Cowgirls and Cowboys: Where to Play in Lake County

September 22, 2017 Kari Wagner Hoban 0

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My nine-year-old daughter has asked for a horse since last summer. Scratch that. She has asked for a horse since she could first talk, but now it is more serious. Like, “why don’t we have […]

Pumpkin Patches In and Around Lake County {2017}

September 17, 2017 Melissa Haak 0

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Once the winds turn cool and the leaves start to change it’s all pumpkin all the time. I <gasp!> am not a fan of pumpkin spice, but I am a fan of pumpkins and gourds […]

Playground Profile: Veteran’s Memorial Park {McHenry}

September 8, 2017 Melissa Haak 0

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This article was originally written for Little Lake County by Jessica Gebbink In the center of the City of Mchenry, and a short walk from the downtown area is Veteran’s Memorial Park, located on Pearl […]