DuPage County

Illinois

Who new Illinois has a pretty waterfall. Small but pretty. And near Chicago.
Who new Illinois has a pretty waterfall. Small but pretty. And near Chicago.
This is a 10 mile hike that takes you through some small waterfalls that are refreshing to walk in.
Outside the First Division Museum at Cantigny you'll find almost a dozen tanks on display. The tanks hail from World War I, World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. This particular tank, the M46 Patton, was designed to fight in the Korean War. It could handle Korea’s mountainous terrain and pivot through narrow attack routes. The main gun could penetrate the armor of North Korea’s tanks. It was also deployed as an artillery weapon. This tank’s “Tiger” paint scheme reflects the markings of the 6th Tank Battalion, 24th Division. Stats: Weight - 48.5 tons; Crew - 5; Main Armament - 90 mm gun; Top speed - 30 mph; Armor Thickness - .5” – 4.5”; Number Produced - 2,015. A magnet for kids young and old, the place was like an anthill in the middle of a picnic. All are allowed to climb on the tanks, although the day we were there, most of the kids doing the climbing were of the 3' and under variety. Located just 30 miles west of Chicago, this public park and military museum is a must-see for veterans and those members currently serving in the armed forces. A $5 parking fee per vehicle will get you into the park with the exception of special events, when additional fees may be incurred.
The Morton Arboretum’s unique, interactive holiday light show was one for the record books. With snow gently falling the night of our woodland stroll, it was like being part of our own snow globe experience. Hug a tree and see the naked beauty light up with love in response; watch tendrils of lights dance merrily across a pond; hear Tchaikovsky’s, “The Nutcracker Suite” illuminate the wooded landscape; see a galaxy of glowing orbs cover an entire hillside as the million points of light pay homage to an enormous tree as bare as it was beautiful. If you can’t make this year’s “Illumination,” you can catch this annual event next holiday season; or share my experience that night via my blog at http://www.aplacecalledroam.com/home/the-morton-arboretum-an-illuminating-look-at-trees-the-holidays.

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