One of the Midwest's premier bike routes, the Grand Illinois Trail offers nearly 500 miles of pedal-powered discovery and relaxation through northern Illinois' natural wonders. Read on for trail guides, maps, trip suggestions, and details about this one-of-a-kind adventure.

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Comprising hundreds of miles of rivers and creeks, as well as Lake Michigan, northeastern Illinois waterways offer an unparalleled experience of our region—from the Chicago River's skyscraper canyons to the quiet beauty of prairie streams along the DuPage River. Openlands works to ensure our waterways remain clean, safe, and accessible to the public through carefully conceived and managed water trails initiatives.

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The Northwest Indiana Regional Greenways and Blueways Plan presents a comprehensive vision for land and water corridors, or greenways and blueways, in forty-one municipalities throughout Indiana's Lake, Porter, and La Porte counties.

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