West and Midwest....Favorite Escapes

Stefanie's Beach, and my path.

Stefanie : One of my favorite places to go when I can get away or even go with the kids ~ Alameda Crown Beach. When we had to move from the City to Alameda after Kadison was born, I knew it wasn't going to be as bad as I thought since I knew there was a beach to still go to close by. I'm drawn to water and having it near by is crucial to my well being. When my toes hit the sand and I can hear the waves it seems all the troubles I've been having melt away.

Jen :One of my favorite places to escape to is the Fox River Bike Trail.
The trail is 32 miles long and weaves along the old river. And if you go early in the morning, or on a day when the weather keeps others at bay, you can walk or ride for miles in solitude. Each change of season brings a different kind of beauty and leaves me at ease each time I visit.