where i go

my wanderings

I'm fortunate enough to live

surrounded by many different

forest preserves & trails of

Du Page County, Illinois.

Some are near & some are far,

but my favorite locations to visit include Blackwell, Meachum Grove, Kline Creek, & the Mayslake Peabody estate which is now converted from a beautiful 1920s mansion into a local nature preserve used to educate & cultivate the natural ecosystems of Illinois!

When the weather allows,

you can also find me searching the cemeteries for lost graves & foraging for the perfect mushroom photo opportunities!

As an introvert, an artist & an explorer, retreating into nature to find new paths is something that has always brought me peace & brings me much joy now that I've made the effort to incorporate the woods into my life as an adult.

I love the warmer months & will often escape on summer afternoons for a solo adventure, but I've also come to truly love connecting with new people & rekindling bonds with old friends

as we take a break from our busy lives to just recharge for a few hours under the trees or along a creek.

I hope to have many more adventures & meet many more fellow travelers along the way!

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