Outdoors Archives - Little McHenry County

McHenry County Dog Parks

July 3, 2020 Melissa Haak 0

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Running free through the forest, swimming through lakes, and running fast and free, this is what every dog dreams of. McHenry County dog parks provide hours of excitement while also running your dog to exhaustion. And […]

Free Beaches in McHenry County

July 3, 2020 Melissa Haak 0

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Nothing says summer like a day spent on the beach. You don’t have to move south or drive to Lake Michigan to dip your toes in the sand and go for a swim. We’ve gathered […]

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 […]

Tot Swim Hours in McHenry County

June 24, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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When you have a 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 […]

Splash Pads & Spray Parks in McHenry County

May 20, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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I love spray parks! With four kids and a 7 year age range, it’s a great way for some water fun without having to worry about having enough hands and helpers to be in a […]

Playgrounds and Parks

Playground Profile: Lakefront Park

April 10, 2019 Melissa Haak 0

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This story was originally published on Little Lake County in 2016. A change of scenery is always a good thing! Check out Lakefront Park in Fox Lake this summer to take in the cool lake […]

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 […]

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 […]

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