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Brunch Cafe: Brunch is Served

Brunch Cafe: Brunch is Served

With unique menu items such as white chocolate, raspberry waffles and banana bread French toast, owners of the Brunch Cafe have fun putting new life into a traditionally Sunday-only mealtime event. This is no greasy spoon.

The Tale Spinners

The Tale Spinners

Who can resist the artistry of an intriguing story expertly told? It’s hard to think of a world without computers and cell phones. How did we function before e-mail and text messaging? It’s easy to forget the primary means by which humans were designed to communicate—face-to-face

Crystal Lake: Embracing History and Moving Forward

Crystal Lake: Embracing History and Moving Forward

With a wide-array of things to do, from outdoor recreation to downtown shopping and dining, Crystal Lake has the largest population of McHenry County and some of the most active residents.

Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team - A Wonderful Show

Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team - A Wonderful Show

The Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team does more than produce mind-blowing performances; they're a 50-year-old team with a focus on family.

Harvard: More than "Moo-rific" Fun!

Harvard: More than "Moo-rific" Fun!

Harvard: More than "Moo-rific" Fun! Harvard was formed as an agricultural hub with a focus on dairy. It has since grown to include families with generations of history in the area as well as new neighbors seeking a friendly, small-town atmosphere.

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Outdoor Recreation
Guide to Fall Hiking

Image descriptionWalk, hike, stroll, meander, wander, roam…put your best foot forward and create some foot traffic in McHenry County Conservation District sites.

By Wendy Kummerer

Trek on a Trail

The air is crisp and cool. A morning fog is blanketing the valley and creek bed. A red-tailed hawk sweeps over vast stretches of open prairie as the perfect autumn day beckons.

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Rollin' on the Prairie
The Prairie Trail - The McHenry County Express The Prairie Trail - The McHenry County Express. Whether you're a seasoned biker or just had your training wheels take off, the McHenry County Conservation District's Prairie Trail is a great resource.
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Sailing the Blue Chip Regatta

Sailing the Blue Chip RegattaInvitations to participate in the Blue Chip are only extended to the best of the best.

By Sandra Landen Machaj

When the weather is just right,crisp white sails glide across Pistakee Lake, the southernmost lake in the Chain O’Lakes, as members of the Pistakee Yacht Club (PYC) take to the water to hone their sailing skills. They are often sailing for pleasure, but they also practice for and participate in one of the many weekend races held by the PYC. While all the races are competitive, none is more so than the annual Blue Chip Regatta.

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MCL's Guide to Great Golf in McHenry County

Golf in McHenry CountyMcHenry County Living is proud to present to you the best golf courses in McHenry County. So, grab your clubs and a few good friends and get out to see for yourself why McHenry County claims some of the best golf in Illinois.

By Ashley Mastandrea

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Horsing Around McHenry County

Horsing Around McHenry CountyHorsing Around McHenry County

By Erin Anderson

I’ll bet most folks don’t know that McHenry County has one of the largest horse populations in the United States outside of Kentucky. These beautiful animals are athletes, therapists and companions.

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Lakeside Legacy Arts Park

Lakeside Legacy Arts Park - Dole Mansion

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.

County Historical Society

McHenry County Historical Society

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!