Are you or your family looking for new places to explore, some company to hike with, or just a reason to be outside? Join 815 Outside on adventures around Winnebago County to enjoy nature, get active, and meet new people. All events are free and open to all ages and abilities. Click on an event to learn more, and be sure to RSVP!

Lunchtime Loop at Wester Park

This is part of our City Hiking Series where we explore our beautiful city one step at a time! Wester Park is located across the street from Burpee Museum. Park […]

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Free
Wester Park, 814 N. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103
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Sunset Hike at Funderburg Forest Preserve

Let's hike into the sunset this late March evening! Park in the lot and we'll have a quick info session before we venture into the woods, pass the creek, hike […]

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Free
R. Robert Funderburg Forest Preserve, 3927 S Meridian Road
Rockford, IL 61102 United States
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April Fools’ ‘Hike of Pranks’

Mother Nature is the ultimate prankster and April Fools' Day is her favorite holiday. So this year, 815 Outside is celebrating the big day with a gentle "Hike of Pranks." […]

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Free
Severson Dells Forest Preserve and Nature Center, 8786 Montague Road
Rockford, IL 61102 United States
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Lunchtime Loop at Tinker Park

Park along the little road that leads to the "barn." If all the spots are taken, there is another parking lot just around the curve. After you park, walk behind […]

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Free
Tinker Park, 411 Kent Street
Rockford, IL 61102
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Beyond Soup: A Cautionary Tale

Beyond Soup: A Cautionary Tale

We at 815 Outside are big believers in the pre-hike. That's when we go out a couple days before our scheduled public hike and make sure the trails are safe. We used to pre-hike one, two -- sometimes three! -- weeks ahead of the hike. But now we pre-hike as close to...

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