Chicago Tribune: Be Prepared, Hikers

Today's Chicago Tribune has an interesting article: Be Prepared, Hikers - hiking tips and steering clear of poisonous plants.

A Great Family Vacation Rental

For many years our favorite place to go was Kishauwau on the Vermilion - about time we went back!

Sit on the front porch watching your kids race around a huge field ringed by trees and some spread out cottages, and on to jumping aboard the owner's ATV to help feed the ponies.

Take along your bikes to ride quiet country roads or lay out in the middle of the field at night watching for falling stars.

In the winter scoot down the steep hill in the back on the seat of your pants through the snow and leaves....who needs a sled!