Trail Trek ^3
lombard historical society 23 W Maple St, Lombard, ILJoin 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 […]
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North America's first successful rails-to-trails conversion. Founded 1963.
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Village of Forest Park: Community Clean-Up
Roos Rec CenterEveryone is welcome!! A sweet treat for volunteers after the Clean-up!!
Elmhurst History Museum- The Bicycle: Two Wheels to Adventure
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 […]
Village of Warrenville: IPP Trailhead ribbon cutting ceremony – Warrenville
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 […]
Elmhurst History Museum- The Bicycle: Two Wheels to Adventure
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 […]
DuPage Co Museum: History of the CA&E Railway – Wheaton
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!! *********************************************************** […]
Elmhurst History Museum: The Bicycle – Two Wheels to Adventure
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 […]
Community Clean Up: Village of Forest Park
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 […]
DuPage Co Historical Museum: When a Pebble Starts an Avalanche: Exploring the History and Value of the Illinois Prairie Path – Wheaton
Wheaton Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, ILCommunity 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 | […]
IPP 60th Anniversary Celebration & Family Bike Ride: Glen Ellyn Park District & IPPc
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 […]
DuPage Co Historical Museum: Relics of the Chicago, Aurora, and Elgin Railway – Wheaton
Wheaton Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, ILSaturday, 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 […]
DuPage Co Historical Museum: When Trolleys Rode the Prairie Path – Wheaton
Wheaton Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, ILCommunity 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 […]