This Illinois Park Has A Troll Hunting Adventure This Summer You Don't Want To Miss
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published July 10, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
There’s something very unique going on in northern Illinois this summer. Get yourself to the Morton Arboretum for a troll hunting adventure that is like nothing you’ve seen before.
Tree lovers unite for a nature trip you’ll never forget. Scroll on for more details.
The Morton Arboretum is a museum of trees in the Chicagoland area that attracts visitors from around the world.
It is truly one of the most gorgeous places in the state. Home to 1,700 acres and more than 4,000 species of plants, the grounds of this wonderful place are immaculate.
The newest additions to this incredible place are six gigantic wooden trolls that seem to be engaging in all sorts of activities. They stand 15-60 feet tall and can be found all throughout the grounds.
The arboretum is open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset for you to go on this troll hunting adventure. The visitor center is currently open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $13 for senior citizens, and $10 for children ages 2 to 17.
