Just a short drive from St. Louis, set amongst the rugged Ozark Mountains, mountain bikers, hikers, and floaters can all lay claim to trail nirvana. If you live in the Midwest, you will want to check out the “Gateway to the West.”
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Are you looking to explore the wilds of Chicago? Yes, believe it or not, the Great Outdoors, including whitetail deer, turkeys and hawks, is actually very close to the Windy City!
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Midwest residents looking to explore Illinois’ best park need to explore the trails at Giant City State Park. Camping, hiking, horseback, riding, and rappelling are just some the outdoor activities found within the 4,000-acre park.
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Mountain bikers who live in the Midwest and are looking for a great trail network need to explore Michigan’s Fort Custer Recreation Area located northeast of Chicago. The park’s 2,988 acres contain 28 miles of superb mountain bike trails.
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Midwest residents looking for an exciting day trip need to explore the waters at the Kankakee River State Park. Located 58 miles south of Chicago, the park has 11 miles of Class I water to explore. The park is a popular destination with beginning canoeists and families.
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Mountain bikers in search of great trails, stunning scenery, and the great outdoors need to visit Juneau, Alaska. Located along the Inside Passage, Alaska’s capitol city is a trail mecca. Where miners once scoured the ground for gold, fat tire riders are now treated to nirvana.
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Limestone bluffs, rolling hills, savannas, whitetail deer, coyote, fox, and hawks are just some of the sights for singletrack riders within a 30-minute drive of Chicago. Check out some great mountain bike trails the next time you visit the Windy City.
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Do you live in the Midwest and desire to experience a great new place to cross-country ski? If your answer is yes, head over to the Sugar Bottom Recreation Area in Iowa.
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Chicago-area cross-country skiers in need of solitude need to visit the Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area. Located 159-miles from Chicago, it also is the site of Illinois’ only Wild and Scenic River — the Middle Fork Branch of the Vermilion River.
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