If you visit the Chicago History Museum, you will see only a fraction of its unparalleled collection. Among the hundreds of thousands of objects carefully stashed away are these eight unique artifacts, each a window into a chapter of the city’s past. Read more
Make the most of the spring weather this month: See an interactive exhibit exploring Dr. Jane Goodall’s life or exercise outdoors with PAWS Chicago. Read more
It may not be as long (or as mountainous) as the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails, but the 200-mile Outerbelt Route, established in 2018, is the city’s own bucket-list megahike. Here’s a plan for tackling it in 19 days. Read more
Forget the tent or hotel room. These destinations offer abundant natural beauty, from canyons and waterfalls to prairies and dunes, within three hours of the city. Read more
