Whether it’s pedaling, splashing, skating or simply admiring the wildflowers that motivates you to take in the great outdoors, Algonquin and Lake in the Hills offer reasons to come out and play.

A hallmark of the area is the convergence of a number of village-, conservation district- and forest preserve district-maintained bike paths.

Algonquin, in particular, has developed a trail system that not only connects to major arterials, but also takes path-goers throughout the Fox River-straddling town.