Join the Friends of the East Branch DuPage River Trail on April 22, 2023 from 11am - 4pm for a family-friendly (5 mile) ride to “Celebrate the Trails”. This ride will feature DuPage’s 2 rails-to-trails systems, the Illinois Prairie Path and the Great Western Trail. In addition, we will ride on existing and soon […]
Everyone is welcome!! A sweet treat for volunteers after the Clean-up!!
Visit the Elmhurst History Museum! Part of the current exhibition dives into the ‘Rails to Trails’ movement in the 1950s and 1960s, the Illinois Prairie Path being a successful example of that movement. We’ve also included an interactive Prairie Path experience, where guests get to sit on our vintage Schwinn and enjoy 2-3 minute videos […]
You're invited to attend the IPP trailhead ribbon cutting ceremony on July 27 at 2:00!! Mark your calendar!! A portion of this project was funded by your membership dollars. The trailhead is amazing!! Go see it even if you can't attend the ceremony!! https://www.warrenville.il.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1182
Visit the Elmhurst History Museum! Part of the current exhibition dives into the ‘Rails to Trails’ movement in the 1950s and 1960s, the Illinois Prairie Path being a successful example of that movement. We’ve also included an interactive Prairie Path experience, where guests get to sit on our vintage Schwinn and enjoy 2-3 minute videos […]
The Illinois Prairie Path started as the CA&E Railroad. Come learn about IPP history!!! Many railway relics are still visible from the Path. You don't have to look hard!! *********************************************************** Please join us at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday August 26, 2023 at the DuPage County Historical Museum where we will be giving a talk on […]
Visit the Elmhurst History Museum! Part of the current exhibition dives into the ‘Rails to Trails’ movement in the 1950s and 1960s, the Illinois Prairie Path being a successful example of that movement. We’ve also included an interactive Prairie Path experience, where guests get to sit on our vintage Schwinn and enjoy 2-3 minute videos […]
Please help one of the Illinois Prairie Path communities! Register using the link below. Thank you!! ***************************************************** Event Timing: Saturday, September 23rd @ 9 AM Event Address: There will be two starting locations. An email will go out before the event with your start location based on which zone you select. https://forms.gle/jMRAxiakxCbjbHWB8
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL When a Pebble Starts an Avalanche: Exploring the History and Value of the Illinois Prairie Path Wednesday, September 27 | 7P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event Explore the history and value of the Illinois Prairie Path with this presentation. It will be informative […]
The Illinois Prairie Path (IPP) conversion efforts reached a milestone on Monday, September 30, 1963 when the Chicago Tribune published a letter to the editor from May Theilgaard Watts advocating for a public path on the abandoned route of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Electric (CA&E) rail line. Public response to her letter was immediate […]
Saturday, October 7 | 1P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event! In this presentation, Brian and Joyce Ostberg (BeHistoric) will discuss what remains of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway, over its former right-of-way, which includes most of the present day Illinois Prairie Path and Fox River Trails, including remaining stations, substations, […]
Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL Wednesday, October 11 | 7P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event! Come and “take a ride on the Great Third Rail” as noted historian Steve Hyett presents his multi-projector show about the electric interurban railroad affectionately known as “the Roarin’ Elgin.” https://dupagemuseum.org/events/10-11-when-trolleys-rode-the-prairie-path/
