February by Master Naturalist Pam Johnson. I have been watching reruns of old Sherlock Holmes series. Arthur Conan Doyle was the first mystery writer that I ever read. I have always loved a mystery. I loved Holmes explaining to Dr. Watson how he recognized many facts...

Big sky nature reserve Main Parking Lot/5557 S Massbach Rd, Stockton, IL Valley of Eden Bird Sanctuary Lot/5559 E Rush Creek Rd, Stockton, IL As of November 30, groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails are open on both sections of Big Sky.  If snowshoeing, please...

Buehler Preserve 102 Jefferson St, Galena, IL. Thanks to the generosity of former Galena Mayor, Robert Buehler, and his 1999 land donation, the Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation owns this 25-acre property. The Galena River Trail, a favorite of bikers, hikers, and...

Casper Bluff Nature Reserve 870 S Pilot Knob Rd, Galena, IL. Not only does Casper Bluff Land & Water Reserve boast some of the most commanding views of the Mississippi River and its backwater sloughs, it is also an archaeologically significant site. The 170-acre...

Horseshoe Mound 1679 N Blackjack Rd, Galena, IL. Due to Jo Daviess County zoning regulations, Horseshoe Mound cannot be used as a wedding location. The preserve is now closed for the winter season due to poor conditions on the entrance lane.  It will reopen next...