Whereas touring north to Illinois Seashore State Park, I made a decision to interrupt up the drive and cease simply west of Chicago in Oak Brook, Illinois, and go to the Graue Mill and Museum.
The grist mill opened in 1852 and floor wheat and corn grown by native farmers. It’s positioned on the banks of the Salt Creek. The principle degree and basement showcases what it was like on the working grist mill was like in the course of the 70 years of operation. The highest flooring is dwelling to a museum.
The mill sits inside the Fullersburg Woods Forest Protect, and you’ll hop on the path proper on the mill. I hiked the Night time Heron Path alongside Salt Creek to the Guests Middle, which was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps within the Nineteen Thirties.
The protect was fairly busy with lots of people strolling the paths. You can too experience your bikes on the paths, and canines are allowed on leashes. The paths are additionally marked very well!
I crossed the bridge and likewise hiked the North Island Loop Path after which adopted the Riverbend Path alongside Salt Creek. I even noticed two blue herons on my stroll!
I actually loved this place and advocate it to anybody touring round Chicago! I highlighted the paths I hiked beneath and the map and extra concerning the space might be discovered HERE!
