Author: Fox Valley Magazine

With Award-Winning Water Slides, a Huge Wave Pool, Private Cabanas and more, Raging Waves Will Open and Celebrate its 15 Year Anniversary Just in Time for Summer Raging Waves, Illinois’ largest waterpark, located at 4000 N. Bridge St. in Yorkville, is celebrating 16 years of delivering family fun for all ages. Guests can experience 32 water slides, a wave pool, three kiddie pool areas, relaxing lazy river, 43 private cabanas, and more. Thrill seekers will be able to experience the six-lane mat racing water slide, aptly named Aussie Mat Dash. The first Proslide RallyRACER™ in Illinois and one of three…

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is reporting another bear sighting, this time in Antioch, roughly 15 miles from where a bear was sighted on Wednesday. It is unclear whether this is the same bear. Yesterday, the Sheriff’s office posted the following on its Facebook page: “Deputies are on the scene of the loose black bear just spotted in the 24100 block of W DEER RIDGE LN, Unincorporated Antioch. We have the Department of Natural Resources on the way to attempt to utilize a tranquilizer and relocate the bear. DO NOT APPROACH THE BEAR!! If you see it, please call local…

Featured selections of Craft Beers created by local Fox Valley area brewing companies. Mystery MachineMystery Machine is a fan favorite. If you like sour beers this one will not disappoint, and it never gets old. This Kettle Sour base has house-made rotating syrups. Our resident mixologist creates these flavors, and his ingenuity brings excitement on a monthly basis. You will see some of your past favorites, but he is always surprising us. This month, while flavors last, we have Berry, Thyme, Banana Coconut, Spearmint Lavender, Mint Julep, and Beet. Yes, you read that right Beet. This flavor not only gives…

Country sensation Morgan Wallen is coming to Chicago for two shows as part of his “One Night At A Time World Tour.” The concerts will take place at Wrigley Field on Thursday and Friday, June 22 and 23, and will feature performances by Parker McCollum, and Ernest and Bailey Zimmerman. Ticket are available here.

        Centennial Beach Located just a few blocks west of Naperville’s vibrant downtown area, Centennial Beach is the Naperville Park District’s unique, outdoor aquatic facility. Those walking along the Riverwalk west of Mill Street can catch a glimpse of the Beach layout, which features nearly two acres of water to explore, a sandy beach, and four acres of lawn for seating. Favorite Beach amenities include a zero-depth entry with water play features, a large deep end, lap lanes, diving boards, a shallow-end slide, Adirondack chairs, colorful umbrellas and large trees for shade, and Centennial Grill with picnic tables nearby. Centennial…

(Photo credit: Karen Miller) The Fabulous Fox Water Trail joins a distinctive network of recreational water trails throughout the U.S. with a national designation. The designation was established through the National Trails System Act of 1968 to make it Federal policy to recognize and promote and increase access to outdoor recreation. The Fabulous Fox Water Trail is an existing trail that runs from the headwaters in Waukesha County, Wisconsin to the southern border of Kendall County, Illinois. At 158 miles and with over 70 access points, the water trail offers paddlers the opportunity to enjoy, as well as explore vibrant…

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For those looking for a lakeside escape this summer, look no further than Lake Lawn Resort in Delavan, Wisconsin. The resort is launching their wide range of seasonal activities and watersports geared towards active adults, families, and groups. “Summer is going to be filled with lakeside activities, great golf, and exceptional food and beverage, with beautiful Delavan Lake as the backdrop,” said Dave Sekeres, general manager of Lake Lawn Resort. “Guests can rent a private pontoon, speed boat, or enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Lake Lawn Queen and Princess tour boats. They can eat breakfast overlooking Delavan Lake, relax…

The Fox Valley can get mighty hot in the summer. But the good news is that there are countless opportunities to cool off at the area’s beaches, pools and waterparks. We begin our series of profiles with the Fox Valley Park District’s Splash Country Water Park and Phillips Park. Splish, splash, slide and spray all summer long at the Fox Valley Park District’s outdoor aquatic facilities, where you control your pace of play. Both parks feature speedy slides full of twists, turns and tunnels; zero-depth pools and sandy play areas for the younger kiddos; and plenty of shaded zones to…

Welcome to our latest edition of Fox Valley Magazine’s 4 FOR THE WEEKEND where we remain unindicted…for now. So let’s get to it, starting with….. Keep On Truckin’ We’re not really sure when the whole food truck craze began in earnest. For us, the first time we even heard about such things was when we saw a movie about a hot-shot chef in LA who got fired and began his rebound by opening a humble food truck. We can’t remember the name of the movie. But you know it, we’re sure you do. Regardless, the craze is in full tilt,…