Nature

You might have some of this around your family and not even know it.

I can't think of a better example of having your cake and eating it, too. What is Illinois' richest small town? It's the same place that also happens to be surrounded by gorgeous tree-lined nature preserves.

Proving Grounds Recreation Area: A Dubuque Outdoor Gem. The PERFECT area to bike, hike, and explore. (PHOTOS)

Take a stroll with me through Marshall park and enjoy the sites of early spring in our local Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.

The Dubuque Camera Club will be presenting guest speaker Stephen Gassman; currently an instructor at the University of Wisconsin Platteville, and operates a full-service photography business specializing in travel and landscape work for magazines and publication. A Presentation of his work will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

Some of the best trails and hikes close to home! Get out and do one today; it's free family fun!