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May-26-2012 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Fun Runs and Talk n' Walks

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May-26-2012 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Auto Show and Spring Car Corral

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Tuesday, February 07 2012 14:21

Cures for Your Cabin Fever

Cures for Your Cabin Fever

Winter in McHenry County is a chance to connect with nature and family, and burn a few calories while you’re at it. Discover great new ways to enjoy the season. 

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Monday, December 06 2010 14:03

Cross-Country Skiing: A Workout with a View

The trails of McHenry County Conservation District are a cross-county skier’s paradise. Young and old, expert and novice are all welcome to enjoy skiing on their own or during one of the district’s winter events.
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Published in Outdoor Recreation
Wednesday, August 12 2009 00:00

Get Outside and Play

McHenry County Conservation District’s programs and events encourage the whole family to play hard in the county’s backyard.
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Wednesday, October 01 2008 00:00

Guide to Fall Hiking

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