Get Your Gear!
Hike Lake County related items are available at Forest Preserve facilities as indicated.
Merchandise
Hiking Staffs
Handcrafted of genuine Ozark hardwood, each piece is made to show the natural grain and beauty of the wood. The lacquered sticks are 54” tall and feature a leather lanyard. A great way to show off your hiking shields! Hiking staffs are available for purchase at General Offices, Greenbelt Cultural Center and Ryerson Woods Welcome Center.
$10 each
Dog Collars
Available in sizes small, medium and large. Collar is woven nylon with a plastic buckle and a Lake County Hiker logo. A great way for your dog to show off their participation in Hike Lake County! Dog collars are available for purchase at the General Offices, Lake County Discovery Museum, and Ryerson Woods Welcome Center .
$5 each
Hike Lake County Tees, Mugs, Hats - NEW!
Hike Lake County baseball jerseys, fitted tees, coffee mugs, caps - even a t-shirt for Fido.
Available online only.$2.50 and up
Golden Guides
Practical beginner's field guides to help you identify and learn about common North American plants and animals.
• Bats
• Bird Life
• Birds of Prey
• Butterflies and Moths
• Fishing
• Insects
• Pond Life
• Reptiles & Amphibians
• Snakes
• Spiders & their Kin
• Trees
• Wildflowers
Golden Guides are available for purchase at the Ryerson Woods Welcome Center, Lake County Discovery Museum, and the General Offices. $7 each
Hike Lake County Centers
Pick up 2008 Travel Logs, free trail maps, shields, hiking staffs, and other merchandise (as indicated) at these Forest Preserve office locations:
- General Offices
DIRECTIONS | Hours: M-F 8-5 | (847) 367-6640 - Greenbelt Cultural Center
DIRECTIONS | Hours: Tues-F 11-5 | (847) 968-3477 - Independence Grove Visitor Center
Center for Travel logs only.
DIRECTIONS | Hours: daily from 9 am - 4:30 pm | (847) 968-3499 - Lake County Discovery Museum
DIRECTIONS | Hours: M-Sat 11-4:30; Sun 1-4:30 | (847) 968-3400 - Ryerson Woods Welcome Center
DIRECTIONS | M-Sat 9-5; Sun 11-4 | (847) 968-3321