Trailbound Trips

03/19/2025

Spring Hikes are posted on the website, and will feature spring ephemerals and a taste of the wild side of nature. Purchase 4 hikes, and get a $40.00 discount. Use code: FREE40 OR, if it is your first time hiking with Trailbound, use code: FREEHIKE and come check us out!

03/09/2025

Today I had the privilege of seeing Kelly, aka "Jitterbug" and Jeanne, aka "Rupert", the new Trailbound mushers from our Northwoods trip. Kelly, who is a professional coffee roaster for Starbucks, created a "TRAILBOUND Blend".. Bold and adventerous with complex notes of fudge wafer and to***co. 😆 Kelly even created a scannable Spotify playlist on the label to listen to music reminiscent of our trip. "Who Let the Dogs Out".. woof.. woof woof. (not sold in stores) I can hardly wait for morning coffee!! Thank you Kelly!!

03/04/2025

The finale to winter hikes was at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville last week.. As always, the Trailbound wild women brought their fun and curiousity to the trail! So grateful for these women who share my joy of nature!

02/21/2025

Winter is better when you still get outside to meet friends! The last two weeks have been at Hickory Nut Grove-Lyons and Crabtree Nature Center. Both beautiful places to take in the vista, admire the strength of trees, laugh with friends, and still be a kid.. -- Next week, our last winter hike is at Old School in Libertyville. Come join us!

02/12/2025

Finally, I was able to experience the highly acclaimed "Northwoods Trip", now a 10 year tradition, and it exceeded expectations! We loved the dogs, and the dogs loved us. Exploring through the ice caves and snowshoeing in the pristine Tahquamenon Falls was truly magical. We are already excited about next year!!

01/31/2025

Such a special time at Lakewood Forest Preserve this week! Much laughter and fun as we explored the trails together.

01/24/2025

Winter hikes have begun!! Last week, we conquered the Glacial Park kames, saw eagles & bluebirds, and then on to Deer Grove this week with the new snow and beautiful ravines. So great to be outside in these forests!
Join us next week at Lakewood Forest Preserve for a fabulous boost to your week!

01/18/2025

Once in a while, Trailbound likes to highlight a hiker, "Someone you should know". Georgianne Harms brings to our community her creative and thoughtful heart through writing. She also happens to be teaching creative writing at Harper this spring.. a bonus for all! Catch her on the trails this winter and spring to get to know this beautful woman.

01/07/2025

Good morning!! We all know it's good for us on many levels to get outside with friends and hike. Here is one article about getting outside this winter I thought you'd like. Join us for winter day hikes starting next week!

Don't let winter get you down! Get Outside and start reaping the proven mental and physical benefits of spending just 2 hours a week in nature

12/19/2024

https://abc7chicago.com/survivor-reminds-others-not-ignore-heart-attack-signs-symptoms-ahead-holiday-gatherings/15669665/
Did anyone know that more heart attacks occur over the holidays than any other time of the year?
Here is the story of Trailbound Hiker, Chris Betz, aka "Mountain Mama".. We are so grateful for this miracle, and that she is with us today!

The winter holidays can turn deadly as research shows that more people die from heart attacks during the last week of December than at any other time of the year.

12/17/2024

Trailbound hiker, Chris Betz, wants to encourage you all to "watch your stress" this holiday season. She is being interviewd by ABC today, about how anyone can have a Heart Attack, and will be telling her story. See her interview today, during the 6:00 news (probably close to 6:20ish)

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12/06/2024

Trailbound wildwomen covered alot of ground this week. A trip to the Chicago Riverwalk, Cancer Survivor's Garden, Millennium Park, and carolling at the Christmas tree was a hit. We also recommend the new Washington House for lunch with food from around the world.

11/07/2024

So sorry! A little late posting the River Trail walk. The colors were magnificent! And the company was delightful. 🍁

10/29/2024

Today was our end of season "Celebration Hike" through Deer Grove, followed by an amazing Potluck Lunch. Feeling super "Lucky Ducky", as we walked through crunchy leaves, had sunshine on our shoulders, and time to laugh with friends.
Next on the list: A couple of Urban hikes in Chicago, and then onto Winter hikes... stay tuned!

10/14/2024

Another new hike for Trailbound at Spring Valley in Schaumburg! We had a great combination of wilderness, native trees with plant markers and experiencing life on a farm during the 1800's with a German immigrant family. Super fun days!

10/06/2024

Who knew? Paul Douglas Preserve is more than just the paved bike trail. There are miles of biking and hiking trails immersed in the forest as well! We hiked over 3 miles through much diversity, Oaks, Maples, Black Walnut, Sycamore and the largest Buckthorn any of us had ever seen! Two hours didn’t seem long enough! TBT did it again! Thank you Cairn for your leadership and finding lost keys today! 🥰

10/02/2024

We had a supreme trip to Devil's Lake last week. 3 days full of rock scrambling, hiking high above the lake, kayaking, bonfires and laughter. These were truly adventerous and uplifting days for the Trailbound wild women

09/29/2024

Today we experienced “Forest Immersion”, a.k.a. “Forest Therapy” at Reed-Turner Preserve. It was a perfect morning…. Wind, yellow, brown and red colors, acorns, the scent of fall in the air, wildflowers and friendship.

Julie, our certified Forest Therapy guide, directed us to focus on the nature that surrounded us. We experienced peace, forest movement, beautiful sights and smells. It was an inspiring morning. Something we should enjoy more of in our busy lives!