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Created: Friday, March 12, 2010 9:10 a.m. CST
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Explore the outdoors of McHenry County

Nippersink Creek is just one of the many places you can visit in McHenry County. (Photo provided by McHenry County Conservation District)

Spring is in the air, and after being cooped up all winter, now is your chance to enjoy the great outdoors of McHenry County.

You can explore Nippersink Creek with some paddling on a canoe or kayak. Plus it's a great way to get in some exercise and have a fun time, too! You can access Nippersink Canoe Trail at Lyle C. Thomas Memorial Park & Landing in Spring Grove, which is owned by the Village of Spring Grove, but managed by the Conservation District. This creek will give you access to the Fox River and the Chain of Lakes.

But if hiking is more your thing, you won't be at a loss. The McHenry County Conservation District offers many ways for you to get out and take in that fresh spring air such as the 26-mile multi use trail Prairie Trail, which stretches from the Kane County Line in Algonquin to the Wisconsin state border connecting eight McHenry County communities.

But there are many more hiking trails: Stickney Run in McHenry; Silver Creek in Cary; Rush Creek in Harvard; Prairieview Education Center in Crystal Lake; Pleasant Valley in Woodstock; Marengo Ridge in Marengo; HUM Trail that spans across Huntley, Union and Marengo; The Hollows in Cary; Hickory Grove Highlands/Lyons Prairie and Marsh in Cary; Hebron Trail in Hebron; Harrison Benwell in Wonder Lake; Exner Marsh in Lake in the Hills; Elizabeth Lake Nature Preserve Varga Archaeological Site in Richmond; County Line Road Access in Marengo; Brookdale in Woodstock; and Boger Bog in Bull Valley.

And with warmer weather approaching, it also is a chance for outdoor fans to grab their camping gear and spend a few nights under the stars! The Hollows in Cary offers a great chance for group camping and access to Lake Atwood where you can enjoy non-motorized boat fishing and canoeing.

With some many great outdoor opportunities, remember there are many do-it-yourself adventures including bird watching, stargazing, your own scavenger hunt, picnics and so much more.

For more information about what you can do at the McHenry County Conservation District sites, visit the District Sites and Maps section or visit MCCDistrict.org.