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Canal Towns

Canal Towns

A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today.  The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date. 

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Route 66

Route 66

Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!

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Starved Rock

Starved Rock

A visit to Starved Rock State Park consists of many sights to behold, including breathtaking views of its many canyons and awe-inspiring scenes of eagles flying during the winter month.

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Events

The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you.  Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.

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I Want To ...

Are you looking for a specific type of place to visit in the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor?  If you're a craft beer fan, you will love the Heritage Corridor Ale Trail?  Seeing a thrilling journey or just an escape, check out Adventure Outside Chicago.  We've got all the info to unlock your next trip right here.

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Will County Triple Crown Challenge

If you are an avid explorer of nature, then look no further. The Will County Triple Crown Challenge is sure to keep you active. Embrace the challenge of hiking the three longest trails in Will County. Hike the 22-mile Wauponesee Glacial Trail, 14 miles of Old Plank Trail in Will County, and 13 miles of the I&M Canal State Trail from McKinley Woods to Brandon Road to earn your Triple Crown.

To complete this challenge, hike all three trails between March 1st and June 30th. Each path can be hiked the entire length at one time or completed in sections during the four-month period. Those who complete the challenge will receive a bottle sling cooler with a zipper pouch made from post-consumer plastic. 

Trails can be logged on the All Trails App. More information on each trail is found on the Triple Crown challenge website. Submission requires a selfie or landscape photo on all three paths. No registration is required.

The Will County Triple Crown Challenge is sponsored by The Nature Foundation of Will County. Please contact (815) 727-8800 for any additional questions. 

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