As temperatures finally have begun to rise following the polar vortex, Lyman Woods in Downers Grove has opened its snowshoe trails, according to a Jan. 29 blog post on the Downers Grove Park District website.
In addition, a snowshoe hike will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Feb. 1 at Lyman Woods, 901 31st St. in Downers Grove. Snowshoes are available to rent at the Interpretive Center and are $6 for a three-hour rental, according to the blog.
Saturday's hike is free with a snowshoe rental, according to the blog. Children ages 5 years old and above are welcome to snowshoe at Lyman Woods.
"Looking ahead to the forecast, we anticipate a lovely week and weekend of snowshoeing," according to a message posted Wednesday on the blog. "Enjoy quality family time, take in the sights and sounds of the winter woods, and stretch your legs after being stuck inside."
Read more on the Downers Grove Park District's blog.
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