Category Archives: Places to Go

Dog n Suds — Richmond, Illinois

Posted on June 3, 2007 by Roger

When I stopped here last summer, it was operated by a friendly guy who told me he wasn’t officially franchised by Dog n Suds. His young niece and nephew were working as carhops. I asked him if he had anything … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Lake Conservation Area — McHenry County, Illinois

Posted on June 3, 2007 by Roger

I was in the mood for adventure this afternoon. I had to wait while a thunderstorm rumbled through, but I was on location by 1:30. Elizabeth Lake is a newly-opened and obviously infrequently-visited site. It’s billed as an archaeological site … Continue reading →

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The Circumperambulation of Lake Geneva

Posted on May 26, 2007 by Roger

My good friend invited me to join him on a stroll around the lake — 20.6 miles according to the internet. We met my friend and his wife just before 8:00 am. We staged one of the cars at Big … Continue reading →

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Bog Walking

Posted on April 21, 2007 by Roger

Thing #15 — Walk the bog trail at Volo Bog State Natural Area. I didn’t set out today to check off one of the things on my list of 30 Things Everyone Should Do In Greater Chicagoland — I was … Continue reading →

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Leaning Tower of Niles

Posted on April 6, 2007 by Roger

As we were driving back and forth around Park Ridge, Niles and Norwood Park looking for Superdawg, I spotted the Leaning Tower on Touhy Road. I’d driven past it once before, years ago, but had totally forgotten it was in … Continue reading →

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