The gardens of Cantigny are something to see in every season. I can’t decide if I prefer spring or fall, but the truth is you can’t go wrong any time. The artistically cultivated combinations of textures and riot of color of the plants and flowers is stunning, so much so that we are doing our …
Sunday marks the first official day of fall. I, for one, am more than ready to say goodbye to the 90-degree days we’ve had this week and welcome crisp fall air at last with open arms and cozy cardigans. Fall is my favorite season: The weather is perfect for being outside, not too hot and …
Tell my kids we’re going to look a sculptures outside and Easton would probably start whining instantly. But hand them a map and tell them we’re going on a troll hunt … well, that’s a game changer. The trolls at the Morton Arboretum are a new exhibit that opened in June, a series of six …
One of our favorite (FREE!) family spots is the lovely Peck Farm Park in Geneva. This is a perfect half-day adventure that could easily turn into an all-day adventure if you pack enough snacks. To my kids’ dismay, there are no animals on this farm, just an old three-sided barn and a silo with steps …
