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Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve

Rolling terrain, mature trees, and ecologically sensitive bluffs and ravines set on the Lake Michigan shoreline make Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve a scenic destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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About Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve

A unique Lake Michigan natural resource, Fort Sheridan is of statewide significance. The land here was shaped by the forces of glaciation and erosion. Efforts to restore the site and preserve its valuable ecosystems and rich human history is ongoing.

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