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• Hiking Illinois

  Post, Susan L.

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  "Hiking Illinois is your complete guide to 107 of the most scenic day hikes within the Land of Lincoln. No matter what region you wish to explore or how easy or hard a trek you want, this handy guide will lead you to the right trail."

• 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles : Chicago

  Including Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana

  Villaire, Ted, 1969-

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  "The best way to experience Chicagoland is by hiking it! Get outdoors with Illinois author Ted Villaire as he helps you find and enjoy the top hikes within 60 miles of the city. A perfect blend of popular trails and hidden gems, the selected trails…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• City Creatures

  Animal Encounters in the Chicago Wilderness

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  "We usually think of cities as the domain of humans—but we are just one of thousands of species that call the urban landscape home. Chicago residents knowingly move among familiar creatures like squirrels, pigeons, and dogs, but might be surprised…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Illinois

  Retter, Michael L. P.,

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  "The diverse habitats of Illinois--prairies, savannas, rivers, marshes, forests, and beaches--offer a home for hundreds of types of birds throughout the year. More than just a "flyover state", Illinois welcomes hundreds of species of migrating birds…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Birding Illinois

  DeVore, Sheryl

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  "Explores some 110 birding locations throughout the state, arranged by region. Introductory chapters discuss landscape, the birding calendar, ethics, and planning a trip."

• Trees of Illinois

  Field Guide

  Tekiela, Stan

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  "With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in Illinois. Learn…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois & Surrounding States

  a Field-to-kitchen Guide

  McFarland, Joe, 1963-

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  "Lavishly illustrated with nearly three hundred gorgeous full-color photos, this engaging guidebook carefully describes forty different edible species of wild mushrooms found around Illinois and surrounding states, including Iowa, Wisconsin,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Best Tent Camping, Illinois

  Your Car-camping Guide to Scenic Beauty, the Sounds of Nature, and An Escape From Civilization

  Schirle, John,

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  "The Prairie State provides a spectacular backdrop for some of the most scenic campgrounds in the country. But do you know which campgrounds offer the most privacy? Which are the best for first-time campers? John Schirle has traversed the entire…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rail-trails Illinois, Indiana & Ohio

  the Definitive Guide to the Region's Top Multiuse Trails

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  "All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted to public multiuse trails. Here, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these rail-trails, as well as other multiuse pathways in Illinois, Indiana, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Biking Illinois

  60 Great Road and Trail Rides

  Johnsen, David

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  "From Chicago’s magnificent lakefront to the mountain trails of the Shawnee National Forest, no state has more varied terrain for the cyclist than Illinois. Large, full-detail maps guide you confidently on city streets or prairie back roads, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Best Bike Rides Chicago

  the Greatest Recreational Rides in the Metro Area

  Villaire, Ted, 1969-

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  "As amply demonstrated by this guide, Chicago’s heritage as a transportation hub has reaped huge rewards for local cyclists. Twenty miles of lakeshore parkland and an elaborate system of leafy boulevards connect a series of mega-parks throughout the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Complete Guide to Lower Midwest Gardening

  Techniques for Growing Landscape & Garden Plants in Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia, Southern Michigan & Southern Ontario

  Steiner, Lynn M., 1958-

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  "This book offers a didactic, practical approach that allows novice to intermediate residential gardeners to experience success with their vegetable, fruit, and ornamental gardens. This is not an attempt at a comprehensive “Bible” of gardening…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Month-by-month Gardening in Illinois

  What to Do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year

  Fizzell, James A. (James Alfred), 1935-

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  "Month-by-Month guides offer valuable advice on the proper timing of gardening maintenance for each month."

• Illinois State Parks

  Mandrell, Lee,

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  "Discover the breathtaking beauty and unforgettable adventures that await in Illinois state parks. Lee Mandrell and DeeDee Niederhouse-Mandrell highlight the incredible diversity and natural beauty of the landscapes, flora, and fauna of the state.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Geology of Illinois

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  "Geology of Illinois has been compiled from more than a century of earth science investigations in Illinois. For the first time, this information has been summarized and made accessible in one volume to help both geologists and non-geologists better…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Camping Illinois

  a Comprehensive Guide to the State's Best Campgrounds

  Villaire, Ted, 1969-

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  "The complete guide to car camping in Illinois. Fully updated and revised, this guide details information on public campgrounds accessible by car. It's a guide for everyone from tenters to RVers."

• Oddball Illinois

  a Guide to 450 Really Strange Places

  Pohlen, Jerome

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  "There is more to Illinois than cornfields, corrupt politicians, and the Cubs! The Land of Lincoln is filled with fascinating people, one-of-a-kind places, and things with unique and bizarre histories. Forget about quaint small town…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois

  Phillips, Christopher A. (Christopher Alan),

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  "A one-of-a-kind resource, the Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles of Illinois is a definitive guide aimed at biologists, teachers, students, wildlife specialists, natural resource managers, conservationists, law enforcement officials,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Illinois Across the Land

  Mandrell, Lee,

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  "Whether you find beauty in a remote forest or a sparkling nighttime cityscape, Illinois offers jaw-dropping scenery and opportunities for adventure with stunning landscapes, natural wonders, small town charms, and big city thrills. Join…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• 50 Hikes With Kids

  Illinois, Indiana & Ohio

  Dewar, Sharon,

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  "With its riversides, forests, rock ledges, gorges and prairies, the Midwest is a magnificent natural playground, and educators Sharon Dewar and Wendy Gorton are the perfect guides to introduce kids to these landscapes. In 50 Hikes with Kids…Read moreRead more of this annotation