Update: We know COVID cases are on the rise, but we are still planning to gather on September 5, 2021. Wishing you all health and safety, and looking forward to celebrating together!
Update: We know COVID cases are on the rise, but we are still planning to gather on September 5, 2021. Wishing you all health and safety, and looking forward to celebrating together!
Thanks for making the trip to attend our wedding. There's plenty more to enjoy in the area. We're including a few of our favorite things below.
North Fork Trailhead
De Witt, IL 61735
Our first of many hikes was on the North Fork trail at Clinton Lake, pictured above. We hope you enjoy it was much as we have!
Funks Grove Nature Preserve
4532 N 725 East Road, McLean, IL 61754, (217) 465-4181
Discover the beauty of the largest remaining intact prairie grove in the state of Illinois. This is also the place where Henry first told Claire that he loved her on March 24, 2017 (pictured above).
Harvest Moon Twin Drive-In Movie Theatre
1175 South Sangamon Avenue, Gibson City, IL 60936, (217) 784-8770
We watch movies at this local drive-in as often as we can. In fact, we have a dedicated drive-in kit. Bruno is a fan favorite with the other movie-goers.
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
109 South Lake of the Woods Road, Mahomet, IL 61853, (217) 586-3360
One of the best running/bikes routes around, this is where Henry and Claire have trained for two half marathons.
Kickapoo River
11200 Kickapoo Park Road, Oakwood, IL 61858, (217) 446-8399
We usually kayak with Bruno (pictured) but whether you paddle or float, this is a great local spot to experience. Fingers crossed you spot an Eagle!
Hidden Acres Park
Homer, IL 61849
Not far from our wedding venue, this small secretive, public retreat is adjacent to the Salt Fork River where we like to swim with Bruno as often we as we can.
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL 61856, (217) 333-3287
One of our favorite places to hike and explore, and the place where Claire ran her first 5K and 10K with Henry's help and guidance. Pictured is our first family photoshoot after adopting Bruno!
Meadowbrook Park
2808 South Race Street, Urbana, IL 61802, (217) 367-1544
Located across the street from our house, we enjoy walks through this little chunk of prairie almost daily. Pictured is Bruno at Meadowbrook next to a barn quilt created by one of our best friends, Travis Schiess.
University of Illinois Arboretum
2001 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana, IL 61802, (217) 333-7579
Don't miss this local treasure filled with a variety of curated "teaching" gardens and the university's Japan House and gardens. This is the spot where Henry took Claire the first time it snowed after they started dating.
Foellinger Auditorium
709 South Mathews Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801
Explore the University of Illinois' flagship campus! Afterward, exit the quad north towards Green Street and walk west to experience the heart of campus life outside of the classroom.