Ned Brown Forest Preserve, also known as the Busse Woods, is a 3,558-acre preserve with almost 13 miles of paved trails to ride. This park has an elk pasture and is one of the most popular parks in the state.
A small rocky dam separates the North Pool and the Main Pool of Busse Lake from each other. The paved (and striped) Busse Woods Bicycle Trail (BWBT) passes directly between …
In addition to being a convenient way to cross the water, this is a popular place with anglers trying their luck. The views across the water and exceptional as well.
Nestled within the 781 acres of Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve lies a tale of transformation. Initially prairie and marsh, settlers reshaped the landscape, draining marshes and cultivating crops. In the …
At Carl R. Hansen Woods, visitors can wander through the trails while admiring the ecological restoration that has taken place over the years with the help of volunteers. The trails …