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Tiny Cabins Nestled in Nature Outside Chicago 10 NEW OUTPOSTS OPENING WITH 28 OUTPOSTS NATIONWIDE Nestled among mature trees, rolling hills and ridges, is Getaway's newest outpost in Ottawa, IL- just 1.5 hours from Chicago. These tiny cabins give guests the opportunity to be at one with nature with a scenic pond onsite and picturesque views from the majestic Illinois River just a short walk away. These tiny cabins have everything you need and nothing you don't. Each cabin includes a queen bed, a hot shower and a two-burner stove, plus other necessities. Adding to the experience, guests can purchase S'mores, Coffee + Tea, Firewood + Firestarte. There's even amenities for your pets. Outposts are designed to be more than a destination, but a way to create distance from the relentless demands of work, schedules, and technology. Getaway wants their guests to experience unscheduled, unstructured, and uninterrupted free time — not just for rest and rejuvenation, but to foster inspiration, creativity, and connection. Getaway’s founder, Jon Staff, grew up in rural Minnesota with most of his childhood spent outdoors. On the heels of a demanding startup job, Jon found himself burned out and longing for the role nature played in his youth. He quit and left the city behind in a 26’ Airstream trailer to take time to reflect. While traveling, Jon discovered that being in nature was critical to his well-being, productivity, and happiness. So much so that in the summer of 2015, Jon and his college buddy Pete Davis launched Getaway. With 15 Outposts and counting, Getaway offers simple escapes to nature within two hours of major cities across the country — inviting guests to savor their free time, find balance through disconnection, and enjoy the company of those who matter most. TRAVEL + LEISURE

GETAWAY | New Outposts for Trending Tiny Cabins Include Starved Rock

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June 2011 - WATERFALLS AND CANYONS I am always on the hunt for free adventures with the kids, but when you can entertain the kids, your husband, and the dog, it’s considered a grand adventure and one of the greatest missions a family can embark on! For the cost of gas, we explored the canyons and waterfalls of Illinois’ Starved Rock State Park. On a school field trip sometime back in the 1980’s, I had been to Starved Rock as a kid. Back then, I am not sure I fully appreciated the grandeur of what the park had to offer, but it certainly stuck in my mind to want to bring my own girls back. We had just gotten a puppy and the thought of sending him back to the kennel for the weekend, broke my heart, so I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the State Park permitted leashed pets. I talked my husband into taking the day off of work to join us. We loaded the car with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, water bottles, dog food, and random snacks. I also packed some towels because there was rain in the forecast. We drove the short 1.5 hour trip from our house to Starved Rock and retrieved a map from the Visitors Center. My daughters were awed by the huge canyons and really enjoyed exploring the trails to the waterfalls. It was truly an amazing adventure. The rain came as expected and even with the downpour, the trees acted as a natural umbrella and made our journey all the more memorable. There are many trails with many different features, so you can go back several times and have a new experience on each trip. We had climbed hundred of stairs, the dog was drenched, our feet were soaked and we cannot wait to go back! Although the drive may appear a bit longer than some of our adventures, it may take me 45 minutes to get to Downers Grove from south Naperville; so for canyons, caves and waterfalls, it is indeed worth the trip. Illinois Starved Rock State Park is located at Rte. 178 & 71 in Utica, IL 61373. Phone number is 815-667-4211. Website is www.starvedrockstatepark.org. Admission is FREE! – Kristen Kucharski #GlancerMagazine #KristenKucharski #MomsLittleBlackBook #MBBPerfectForTweensTeens #MBBHikingNature #MBBOutdoorAdventures #KidsTeens #FeaturedBlogger #FeaturedBlog #June2011

MOM'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK | Starved Rock

June 2011 - WATERFALLS AND CANYONS I am always on the hunt for free adventures with the kids, but when you can entertain the kids, your...

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