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Windings to Unwind

Chicagoland’s most trusted, no-ads Road Trips and Outdoors Guide since 2020.

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Local Scenic Hikes

  • Hiking Amidst Virginia Bluebells At O’Hara Woods Preserve
    January 12, 2026

    Hiking Amidst Virginia Bluebells At O’Hara Woods Preserve

    Amit Sharma
  • 12 Best Fall Color Hikes and 3 Scenic Overlooks Around Chicago (Updated for 2025)
    October 18, 2025

    12 Best Fall Color Hikes and 3 Scenic Overlooks Around Chicago (Updated for 2025)

    Amit Sharma
  • Kayaking And Hiking At Maple Lake, Willow Springs
    June 9, 2025

    Kayaking And Hiking At Maple Lake, Willow Springs

    Amit Sharma
  • Hiking Day Trip at Shabbona Lake, Shabbona
    June 5, 2025

    Hiking Day Trip at Shabbona Lake, Shabbona

    Amit Sharma
  • Hiking Day Trip at Matthiessen State Park, Oglesby
    June 5, 2025

    Hiking Day Trip at Matthiessen State Park, Oglesby

    Amit Sharma
  • Hiking at Knoch Knolls Park And Biking At DuPage River Trail
    June 1, 2025

    Hiking at Knoch Knolls Park And Biking At DuPage River Trail

    Amit Sharma
  • Hiking at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve, Aurora
    April 13, 2025

    Hiking at Lake Patterson in Oakhurst Forest Preserve, Aurora

    Amit Sharma
  • Hiking at Maple Grove, Downers Grove
    October 30, 2022

    Hiking at Maple Grove, Downers Grove

    Amit Sharma
  • Hiking at McKinley Woods And Biking At I&M Canal Trail, Channahon
    September 6, 2020

    Hiking at McKinley Woods And Biking At I&M Canal Trail, Channahon

    Amit Sharma
  • Hiking at Red Oak Nature Center And Lippold Park, Batavia
    August 20, 2020

    Hiking at Red Oak Nature Center And Lippold Park, Batavia

    Amit Sharma
  • Biking and Hiking at McDowell Grove Forest Preserve, Naperville
    May 26, 2020

    Biking and Hiking at McDowell Grove Forest Preserve, Naperville

    Amit Sharma

Windings To Unwind is all about connecting fellow Chicagoans and Mid-Westerners to a stress-busting, liberating world of Road Trips and Outdoors – hiking, biking, family activities, adventure and a whole lot more. Almost everything you will find here would be a first-hand legit experience from a fellow traveler, intentionally deviating from typical ad-infused , paid travel portals.

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  • Hiking & Outdoors
    • Chicago’s Best Hikes
    • Top Biking Trails
    • Camping Near Chicago
    • Best Beaches
    • Fall Color Trails
    • Naperville Hikes
  • Road Trips
    • Chicago Weekend Getaways
    • Seasonal Road Trips
    • Friends and Groups Trips
  • Outdoor Guides
    • Plan The Perfect Road Trip
    • Transport Bikes Safely
    • Outdoor Backpack Must Haves
    • Road Trip Tech Essentials
    • Camping Reservation Hacks
  • My Story
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