Native Michigan Lily, Des Plaines River Trail

Guide to the Des Plaines River Trail | Lake County, Illinois

Illinois is home to picturesque Midwestern landscapes. Known as the Land of Lincoln and the Prairie State, Illinois is generally known for its agricultural land and gently rolling landscapes. However, Illinois is also home to a wide diversity of landscapes, from savannas and oak woodlands and wetlands and remnant prairies. The Des Plaines River trail provides…

Explore Wisconsin’s Conservative Native Plants | Paddle Lulu Lake

Paddling season is here in the Great Lakes region! One of my favorite summer paddles in southeastern Wisconsin is Lulu Lake.  Located in Walworth County, Lulu Lake State Natural Area was designated a State natural area in 1977.  The Lulu Lake State Natural Area is jointly managed by the Nature Conservancy and Wisconsin Department of…