Highland Park/Highwood, IL–Fresh snow covers the paths of Ft. Sheridan Nature Preserve in Lake County.  Only a few birds pierce the silence.  This is the time to trod in snowshoes, down the path to [...]]]>

Ft. Sheridan Forest Preserve path in winter. Photo by Laurie Borman

Trees raise their limbs to the sky. Photo by Laurie Borman

Highland Park/Highwood, IL–Fresh snow covers the paths of Ft. Sheridan Nature Preserve in Lake County.  Only a few birds pierce the silence.  This is the time to trod in snowshoes, down the path to the lake and back up through the trees. Check out the lakebergs forming in Lake Michigan, the snow that recaps Queen Anne’s lace in white. I don’t know why people don’t come here now, but I’m happy to have the place to myself.

Lake Michigan's frozen flating bergs. Photo by Laurie Borman