Chicago Weekly Event: Hiking Adventure! 🥾🌿

The first CFCHT 2025 hiking trip was a HUGE success! So much fun soaking up those first warm rays of spring sunshine with everyone! ☀️😊 Trail Update 🗺️ Our original plan was to complete the 2h30min Dells Area to Vermillion River Area Loop... but guess what? Everyone loved the scenic valley paths near the water SO much that we skipped the forest trail section! 🌊💚 Must-Know Tips! 💡 1️⃣ Matthiessen State Park’s HIGHLIGHTS? The two waterfalls and Matthiessen Lake in the valley—absolutely magical! 🌊✨ 2️⃣ WATER CROSSING ALERT! Valley trails often require wading—waterproof shoes are a must, especially in summer! 🩴💦 No waterproof shoes? You can hop on rocks/logs... but wet feet risk is REAL! 😅 3️⃣ SUMMER WARNING: Water levels rise—some valley trails may close if too deep! ⚠️ 4️⃣ BUG DEFENSE! Summer = mosquito party 🦟—bring strong repellent! 🧴 What’s Next? 🎉 As the weather heats up, CFCHT will host MORE outdoor adventures—stay tuned! 🤩 #Chicago #CFCHT #ChicagoCFCHT #ChicagoEvents #ChicagoLife #Hiking