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• Blog - Terri's Tuesday Trails: Homer Lake Forest Preserve

  Terri explored Homer Lake Forest Preserve on the East side of the county and caught some of the best fall foliage yet. Check out what she saw on today's run.

• Blog - Gifting Local Art in Champaign County

  These are just some of the many amazing local art options we have for gifting in Champaign County!

• Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up—Top Hiking & Biking

• Blog - Celebrate Local Foods

  Farms large and small surround our micro-urban community, providing fresh ingredients for local chefs to incorporate into their menus, and for us to prepare at home. Here’s where you can pick up the freshest ingredients of the season to support our local food system.

• Blog - Firework Displays, Parades and More in the Champai

  Our region comes alive around the 4th of July with parades, family-friendly festivities, and spectacular fireworks displays. Whether you’re looking for small-town charm or big community events, here’s where to catch the best celebrations in the Champaign-Urbana area.

• Blog - The Dog Days of Summer: A Dog Friendly Guide to Ch

  Rather than offer training tips or a guide to great toys, we want to give you an overview to some dog friendly activities and features of the greater Champaign County area so that you know all there is to enjoy with your four-legged friend.

• Blog - A Celebration of Fresh, Local Flavors

  With some of the richest soil in the world, the greater Champaign County area has a bounty of fresh ingredients. Discover our top recommendations for eating local.

• New Resident Resources

  New to the greater Champaign County area? We're here to help you settle into this Outside of Ordinary community so that you love it as much as we do from the moment you arrive. Check out our list of resources or contact us with any questions! We'll guide you in the right direction for the best local resources so you can be proud to call Champaign County home.

• Blog - Celebrate Black History Month in the Champaign-Urb

  February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions and rich cultural heritage of African Americans. From running the oldest business district in the City of Champaign to the first all-Black fighter squadron, known as the 99th Pursuit Squadron, who would la...pact.

• Blog - Seven Self-Guided Tours to Explore in Champaign-Ur

  Whether you’re an art lover, a history buff, film lover, or want to learn more about the Champaign-Urbana area, here are seven self-guided tours you can participate in to get your discovery fix.