| Michigan Fall Colors Warren Dunes State Park Southwestern Michigan is just 1.5 to 2 hours from Chicago, and offers many options for families to enjoy the great outdoors and beautiful fall colors. One that is not to be missed is Warren Dunes State Park. This park sits on 1950 acres with three miles of beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline and 6 miles of trails. The rugged dune formation rises 240 feet above the lake and offers spectacular views. On a clear day you can see the Chicago skyline across from the top of Tower Hill sand dune. Boo At The Zoo From a crazy costume parade to pumpkin-carving demonstrations, Brookfield Zoo's annual Boo! at the Zoo festival is the perfect way to celebrate Halloween, and everyone is invited to attend! The not-so-scary event will include frightfully fun activities for the entire family! Some of the fun includes zoo chats on Halloween type animals like bats, spiders, owls and snakes, pumpkins for the bears and hippos, and Halloween crafts for the kids. Area high school marching bands will lead a costume parade on each of the Pumpkin Patch at Park Ridge Community Church If you are searching for the perfect pumpkin, and want your pumpkin dollars to benefit a good cause, then you need look no further! Visit the Youth Pumpkin Patch at Park Ridge Community Church in the heart of Park Ridge. More than 2000 pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, plus other seasonal items such as Indian corn and gourds, will be on display and available for sale. Proceeds ... |
