Sagawau Environmental Learning Center — Attraction in Lemont Township

First off, as of April 6th 19 Google maps could not locate this spot. There are construction barrels right where you turn and parking once you enter. Secondly, bring waterproof boots and a walking stick. Note: the learning center doesn't require the above suggestions. The canyon tour definitely does, unless you don't care about getting shoes and pants wet. Finally, reservations are required for canyon tour. The guide was extremely informative about the area and very enthusiastically explaining the details. Beautiful area hidden in the...

A very nice and handy place for bikers to stop, rest, get out of the weather, fill water bottles, and hit the bathrooms. This is a cross country ski lodge but it seem to be open every day in the summer till almost 4 PM. Restrooms are on the lower level floor - there is an elevator. They do have free WiFi but you have to register every time and it's a tedious process. This connects to the Cal Sag bike path via a...

It’s one of my favorite places to walk the trails. But my favorite part is the flowers and the little house you stumble on before you get to the trails. The flowers are beautiful and they have tons of hummingbird feeders are. Unfortunately they are too fast for me to get a pic. But it’s super peaceful. We tend to sit down and read books and soak...