Outdoor Adventures Guide: Hiking, Camping, & More around Chicago

Find the best places to go hiking, tubing, camping, skiing, zip lining, boating, biking, and more in and around Chicago.

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A kiddie pool and some buckets equal tons of backyard fun! Photo by Rose Gordon Sala
1000 Ideas for Spending 1000 Hours Outside with Kids
Take the fun outside with this whopping list of ideas for families.
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A cheap roll of tinfoil, an incline of some sort, and water are all you need for a tinfoil river. Photo by Ally Noel
35 Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long
Splish-splash! We've got loads of cool water games.
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Jump rope solo, skip with siblings, or round up the whole gang for double dutch.
40 Classic Outdoor Games for Kids: Backyard Games, Playground Games, and More
Set them loose outdoors for these backyard games like Steal the Bacon.
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Visit Joshua Tree National Park on one of the free admission days!
Visit National Parks in 2025 on Free National Park Entrance Days: Yellowstone, Zion, Acadia, and More
Get outdoors to celebrate America's natural beauty for FREE.
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V. Sattui Winery is the perfect place for a picnic.
Best Kid-Friendly Wineries in Napa, Sonoma, and the San Francisco Bay Area
Save your babysitting money and take the kids to these family-friendly Bay Area wineries.
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You definitely won't feel uncomfortable while camping at Westgate River Ranch Resort.
Best Glamping Spots in the US for Families
Have an elevated family camping experience at one of these great glamping spots.
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