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Top 10 National Parks and Forests Close to Chicago

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Chicago is a great city with plenty to do, but sometimes you just need to get out of town and explore nature. Luckily, there are plenty of beautiful national parks…

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Hi there! Who am I? In short, my name’s Ed and I’m a guy with a website who loves travel and nature and wants to share it with the world.  I graduated from The Ohio State University many years ago and I’ve been able to go to some great places since then.

I'm writing about America's National Parks and Forests. Here I hope you find some useful information that will improve your experiences. I’m always interested in new ideas and feedback, so feel free to drop a line. Happy trails!

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