Get outside!

Here’s your passport for getting outside and connecting with the natural world. The book is chock full of gorgeous photos and on-the-ground information to help you easily plan your next adventure.

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“Exceptionally user-friendly….What makes Villaire’s book so special is that he answers the average person’s questions before they can be asked.”

~Chicago Tribune

Books by Ted Villaire

Discover the best parks, trails, and bike rides in Illinois and Chicagoland

Best Rail Trails Illinois: Accessible and Car-free Routes for Walking, Running, and Biking

Easy Hikes Close to Home: Chicago, Including the Collar Counties and Northwest Indiana

Best Bike Rides Chicago: The Greatest Recreational Rides In The Metro Area

Road Biking Illinois: A Guide to the State’s Best Bike Rides

Camping Illinois: A Comprehensive Guide To The State’s Best Campgrounds

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago, Including Wisconsin and Northwest Indiana

MEET YOUR AUTHOR

Through his books and speaking appearances, Ted Villaire has helped many thousands of people get outside and connect with the natural world in the Prairie State. He’s the author of 60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Chicago, Best Bike Rides Chicago, Road Biking Illinois, Best Rail Trails Illinois, and Camping Illinois. His articles have appeared in local and national publications. Get in touch at ted@tedvillaire.com.
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Like to hike in winter?
Get tips on where to go
and what to bring.

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“In easy-to-read style, Villaire really talks the walk…. You’ll find yourself reading every word as Villaire grabs your attention before sending you out the door.”

–Silent Sports magazine