As I had mentioned previously, I was going to try to visit some nearby nature preserves to quell my need to travel. One of the first I visited was Nachusa Grasslands which is about an hour and a half from Chicago. My goal was to get there as the sun was rising but that would … Continue reading Nachusa Grasslands and Lowden State Park
Author: wanderlust69
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 185.7 Somewhere in Dorset
It has been quite the week or so since I last posted as cities across the United States, including Chicago, protested the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. The area where I live was in the heart of the first night of protests and the ensuing riots. I could spend all day … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 185.7 Somewhere in Dorset
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 111.9 and Dartmoor National Park
Hello dear readers! I have been sitting virtually at this spot for some time now it seems. So where are we exactly? Ah, South Brent, located on the outskirts of Dartmoor National Park. While planning for my real trip, I very much wanted to make it to Dartmoor as it fit in with the literary … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 111.9 and Dartmoor National Park
Henry Palisamo Nature Park
I rode by this park about a year ago and finally got a chance to check it out during my COVID time off. It's a quick 20 minute bike ride from my apartment, located in the Bridgeport neighborhood. For non-Chicagoans, think Daley's and the White Sox. Also known as Stearns Quarry, it served as a … Continue reading Henry Palisamo Nature Park
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 95.3 (Part 2)
Fowey to Polperro We'd continue on by taking the ferry to Polruan and picking up once again the South West Coast path. Our walk today takes us to the quaint Cornish fishing village of Polperro, notorious for, what else, smuggling in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Polperro Heritage Museum sounds like a good place … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 95.3 (Part 2)
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 95.3
This next 49 miles of virtual adventure gets me to Plymouth in East Cornwall. Continuing as I did before, I'll break it up into two or three segments as there looks to be some lovely coastal walks that my virtual route doesn't take in. Being I am currently not allowed to walk next to Lake … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mileage Marker 95.3
Around Chicago: The real time walks and cycling
These are scenes from my actual excursions. It really did add up to 46 miles but took about 2 weeks Chicago weather being what it is! Walk around the neighborhood. Some favorite murals and sculptures. Early days of the lockdown. Empty streets and sidewalks. This was a 3 mile run/walk day. Streets still pretty empty. … Continue reading Around Chicago: The real time walks and cycling
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: St. Michael’s Mount to Tresillian…Finally!
I'm starting to think writing this blog about my virtual journey is going to take longer than if I actually did it! I want to make it interesting, however, so I hope anyone reading this is enjoying some of the history, tales and pictures I've been able to dig up during my research! We are … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: St. Michael’s Mount to Tresillian…Finally!
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mousehole to St. Michael’s Mount
Had one been a bit off in the head and doing this journey in the winter, one should try to find themselves in Mousehole by December 23 to celebrate Tom Bawcock's Eve. Legend says that in the 16th century, Tom, a local villager braved a nasty storm to go fishing in order to save the … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Mousehole to St. Michael’s Mount
LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Toward Dylan’s Corner-Lands End to Mousehole
Upon seeing the sunrise and taking the obligatory photos of the signposts and First and Last House in England, I'd have promptly started walking as this portion of the path is said to be a bit challenging. Of course the weather would look exactly as it does in these pictures. House: Robert Pittman, Flickr Commons. … Continue reading LEJOG Virtual Challenge: Toward Dylan’s Corner-Lands End to Mousehole
