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Category: Outdoors

By Guest Writer: Tim Alexander on Feb. 02, 2023

Greater Peoria's long-lasting love affair with the bicycle has been home to successful bike clubs…

By Guest Writer: Annalee Anderson on Jul. 27, 2022

We all love to get outside during the summer, especially the furry members of our families! The…

By Discover Peoria on Jul. 25, 2022

Avoid a ’ruff’ day. Have an un’fur’gettable time at one of these pet-friendly parks in the Peoria…

By Guest Writer: Peoria Outdoor Adventure on Jul. 25, 2022

Did you know the Peoria Area is home to one of the largest networks of mountain bike trails in the…

By Guest Writer: Emma Bakken on Jul. 13, 2022

It’s time to discover where the wild things are! Our region is packed with opportunities to explore…

By Guest Writer: Sam Scordo on Jun. 24, 2022

Summers in the Peoria Area can get pretty hot. Luckily, Peoria and our surrounding region has plenty…

Sep. 09, 2021

Meet Butch, Louise, Leo, Taji and George, residents of the Peoria Zoo! Educator Julie Brunton takes…