Chicago-Area Day Trips
Bike under canopies of autumn color and along rippling streams … hike through forests dappled with spring wildflowers or tall grass prairies … discover coyote dens and follow deer paths … walk through pristine winter wonderlands …
And still be home for dinner!
Join us for women’s hiking and biking day trips to Northern Illinois’ wild places. Every week, explore a different forest preserve or natural area within a 2-hour radius of Barrington, Illinois. During eight-week sessions in fall, winter, and spring, you can join a group of fun women that meets on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays.
For information about our next session or for more information about these day trips, send us an e-mail at TrailboundTrips@gmail.com or call 847-381-9374.
Happy trails!
“There is a perfect mix - we have physical exercise and we have friendship. We talk and we share ideas and feelings - Most importantly, I am learning about myself and am learning how to have fun. The child inside of me is coming out. ”
“It always is surprising to be reminded how close we are to wildlife and to see signs of wild animal behavior so close. ”
“I enjoy knowing that you can have fun outside any time, any type of weather. ”
“I find in the classes, exercise for my body; the discussions, stimulation for my mind; and the company of all the women, food for my soul. Every Tuesday evening, I enter sleep with a deep feeling of contentment. This class, I'm sure, is why. ”
“I appreciate the knowledge gained in identifying the various animal tracks. I await the opportunity to impress my children! ”
“Visiting new places keeps the class vital, original, and renews my sense of excitement about exploring my own state. ”
“The way you tie in aspects of nature and animal behavior to human behavior and emotions is truly brilliant. The topics are so valuable that we often have discussions related to the theme at home at dinnertime. ”
“This class motivates me to stay in shape so I can enjoy the activities, which is more rewarding than just going to the gym. ”
“It is so helpful to share our ideas, thoughts, goals, etc., with other supportive women. Also to think more about my own goals, needs, and desires has been wonderful. I'm continuing to gain more knowledge about myself. This class has also opened up discussion with my husband regarding our personal goals. ”