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Northerly Island Nature Sanctuary Loop

A peninsula trail winding through prairie meadows and rolling hills on Lake Michigan with front-row skyline views.

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StartAdler Planetarium / Northerly Island Park entrance, Linn White Dr, Chicago

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Former airfield of Meigs Field transformed into an urban wildlife oasis. Paved walking and cycling paths loop past coastal wetlands, migratory bird habitats, and camping harbors directly against Lake Michigan.

Background: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northerly_Island

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