Rockford isn’t nicknamed “The Forest City” for nothing. There are over 20,000 acres of parks and forest preserves to explore that make the Rockford region a premiere outdoor destination. Hike From flat paths to challenging trails, there are many miles to explore in Winnebago County. Bike Whether…
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The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County is a large collection of over 40 preserved nature areas with over 100 miles of hiking trails.A digital passport experience will help you enjoy what they have to offer. The Forest Preserves of Winnebago County’s digital Preserve Passport program is back in…
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Earth Day is an important celebration of the tiny blue and green planet that we all call home. I like to think of Earth Day as the Earth’s “birthday,” or a day to focus on just how much the Earth means to us. Here are some ways you can celebrate Earth Day here in Rockford! Explore some of our…
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Ever heard of a “leaf peeper?” It’s a person who visits wooded areas in autumn to view the changingcolors of the foliage. And did you know that we have some of the best Fall leaf peeping spots in the region…
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Rockford really is a great place to live. Just after I was born, my parents created a bracket of…
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Rockford has so many incredible restaurants, attractions, and locally owned shops that it is hard to…
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One thing we absolutely love about the Rockford region is its abundance of outdoor recreation. If…
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Just because the summer is over doesn’t mean paddling has to be! In fact, the fall might just be the…
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Fall is the perfect time to get on the water and explore the beautiful colors! From rivers to ponds, being on the water is the number one way to view the beautiful fall foliage in the Rockford region…
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When we think about fall we think cozy sweaters, hot lattes, pretty leaves, apple cider and more. Well come to find out, we perfectly described the Rockford region! If you haven’t yet, you will fall in love with the 8-1-5 this autumn…
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