Fox Bluff is a fun preserve to explore. Lots of little babbling brooks, a few small water falls and plenty of trails and nature to bask in. There’s actually quite a few hidden treasures to find tucked back in the woods off the main paths. I believe the remains in my photos are of an old district camp/ski club. There’s also a huge steep hill that’s fun to climb if you can locate it off the main trails. I’m pretty sure the conservation district prohibits its access at this point but we located it a few years back. Overall, it’s a beautiful preserve. Super clean and...
Read moreMy family really enjoyed visiting Fox Bluff! The trails are easy to walk on for my young children, who are 4 & 5 years old. There's a short paved path that leads to the river, otherwise they are narrow dirt paths along with some wider gravel ones. There are a handful of beautiful, small waterfalls to walk past on the trails. Plenty of parking spots and bathrooms next to the picnic shelter. There is a good mix of short trails and long ones. We will definitely...
Read moreTalk about a surprise in your backyard. We went to this Forest preserve. Drove through it hung out by the river. It's so quaint. It's so quiet. It's so peaceful. Little old man was fishing in the corner and we saw little itty bitty Fawn hopping around the woods you get like right up to the River you could fall in if you weren't careful. Little barbecue grill little picnic table go get something to...
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