Summer Fun: Outdoor Resources for DuPage County

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Got a fast question about an outdoor activity? See the Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia in our reference collection.

Check out the following call number ranges to get a list of books related to outdoor activities:

  • GV 191-200 (outdoor recreation)
  • G 1409 and SH 201-399 (fishing)
  • SK 1-664 (hunting)
  • SK 660-664 (wildlife-related recreation)
  • QL 684 .I3 (birding in Illinois)

Websites:

Check out the DuPage County Bike Trailsposted by the county.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage has a list of events occurring across the county and suggested activities under "Things to Do."

Everytrail has posted a list of the best hikes in Illinois.

Interested in preserving the local environment in addition to appreciating it? A Citizen's Guide to Preserving the Fox River has posted a list of hiking and camping along the Fox River as well as environmental tips.

If you'd like to battle nature, USA Today posted a list of fishing spots in DuPage County.

Remember that the Morton Arboretum is very close to COD's main campus, and in addition to being a great place to visit, has educational resources and a list of events.

The DuPage Birding Club also has some great resources and events.

Image Credit: Corey Seeman, "Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve (Oak Brook, Illinois)"