Summer is the perfect time to explore the great outdoors and the thousands of acres of green space
Your Passport to the Great Outdoors
Monday, June 10, 2024 10:00 AM by Forest Preserves of Winnebago County
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Monday, June 10, 2024 10:00 AM by Forest Preserves of Winnebago County
Summer is the perfect time to explore the great outdoors and the thousands of acres of green space
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 3:00 PM by Guest Blogger
Earth Day is an important celebration of the tiny blue and green planet that we all call home. I
Friday, March 8, 2024 2:00 PM by Amanda August
Severson Dells Nature Center
Rockford isn’t nicknamed “The Forest City” for nothing. There are over
Monday, October 2, 2023 1:00 PM by Katryna Kirby
Ever heard of a “leaf peeper?” It’s a person who visits wooded areas in autumn to view the changing colors of the foliage. And did you know that we have some of the best Fall leaf peeping spots in the region?
Monday, August 21, 2023 1:00 PM by Cecelia Fumo
Rockford really is a great place to live. Just after I was born, my parents created a bracket of
Thursday, June 22, 2023 3:00 PM by Bronwyn Geddes
Rockford has so many incredible restaurants, attractions, and locally owned shops that it is hard to
Sunday, May 7, 2023 12:00 AM by Katryna Kirby
One thing we absolutely love about the Rockford region is its abundance of outdoor recreation. If
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:00 AM by Guest Blogger
Just because the summer is over doesn’t mean paddling has to be! In fact, the fall might just be the
Monday, September 27, 2021 11:00 AM by Katryna Kirby
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!
Thursday, September 16, 2021 11:00 AM by Katryna Kirby
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.