Beautiful nature reserve! It has many wide paths great for walking or riding bikes. It's quiet and gorgeous. The only sounds you hear are birds singing. Lots of parking and easy to make your way...
Lyon's Woods
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Lyons Woods in Beach Park, IL is a picturesque 345-acre preserve offering a diverse mix of prairies, savannas, woodlands, and wetlands, providing a rich habitat for birds, wildlife, and plants. With 2.5 miles of gravel trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing, visitors can explore the scenic terrain that transitions from pine groves to prairies to oak woodlands.
This natural gem is a birder's paradise and part of the Lake Michigan flyway, attracting a variety of migratory bird species such as northern goshawks and townsend's solitaires. The preserve's dedicated ecologists and volunteers work tirelessly to protect and restore habitats, making Lyons Woods a haven for nature enthusiasts seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Waukegan.
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