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McHenry County Living’s Outdoor Living Guide

Written by Erica Burke
McHenry County Living’s Outdoor Living Guide

Create a backyard sanctuary perfect for entertaining family and friends this summer.

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Grow It Yourself!

Written by Melinda Myers
Grow It Yourself!

Growing your own food provides flavors, fun and health benefits beyond the garden.

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Time to Break Ground

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Time to Break Ground Local professionals offer trends and tips as we head outdoors — from the hottest flowers and colors to the endless possibilities of an outdoor living room.
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Gardens of the County Contest Winners

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Gardens of the County Contest Winners McHenry County Living’s first-ever gardens in the county Contest flourished with entries from across the county.
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A Two-Wheel Adventure

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A Two-Wheel Adventure Some nice weather, a quiet country road and maybe a good friend combine to make a perfect day for a motorcycle ride through McHenry County.
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You Say Tomato

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You Say Tomato Spring Grove Master Gardener Rich Tobiasz outlines the keys to growing the best tomatoes this season.
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Summer's Last Barbeques

Written by Ashely Mastandrea
Summer's Last Barbeques Barbecues are a summer staple. Before the season is up, get out there and have one last blowout. McHenry County Living has rounded up some expert advice. From the grill to the grub, we've got it covered.
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Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

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Here at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park you can step back to a simpler time to explore the craftsmanship and unexpected brilliance of a Civil War era architectural masterpiece - the historic Dole Mansion. The Dole guarantees to stop you in your tracks with its intricate wood carvings, dazzling parquet floors and stunningly beautiful grand staircase.

Today, the Arts Park is in its infancy. Officially opened on July 4, 2005, it is owned and operated by a the non-profit Lakeside Legacy Foundation, formed for the purpose of preservation, protection, and enhancement of the property. The vision: become a world-class arts education center.

MC Historical Society

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McHenry County Historical Society - With a mission of providing the methods and means of presenting McHenry County history to enrich life. The comprehensive collection includes several preserved buildings, an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, and a 20th century modern tourist cabin. Visit the museum in Union, Illinois to learn more about area history!

MC Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District

McHenry County Conservation District - Over 22,000 acres of open space graced with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and savannas. Trails and other recreational amenities have been added within 27 conservation areas where the public can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, and picnicking. Discover your District today!