Play With Goats At Blue Sky Farm, Then Explore The Bliss Woods In Illinois

There are so many unique ways to spend the day exploring the outdoors in Illinois - there are gorgeous beaches and wild trails, scenic parks, and tranquil lakes. But what if you want an adventure that’s as unusual as it is beautiful? Just make a date with some goats and a tour stunning natural area. You can do both with a single outing to Sugar Grove. Here’s what’s waiting for you at Blue Sky Fam and Bliss Woods Forest Preserve.

Blue Sky Farm is the first stop on this one-of-a-kind Illinois outing. This is no ordinary farm – it’s a place with a wonderfully unique goal: connecting goats with people.

You’ll be sure to make some new friends at this quirky spot. The farm hosts goat yoga parties and “goat experiences.”

If you’re not ready for yoga with a goat, you can book a private cuddle session with a baby goat. They have session options for one or two people, as well as sessions for larger groups. If you think it's a silly idea, take a good look at this photo!

Just a few miles from your new goat friends, you’ll find another place to connect with the natural world. The aptly-named Bliss Woods Forest Preserve is the perfect place for a scenic hike.

The preserve has a unique geologic feature - the Kaneville Esker. It’s a ridge of rock and gravel that was created by water melting under a glacier 13,000 years ago.

Scenic hiking trails take hikers through a tranquil oak forest and past clusters of wildflowers. There’s also a large wetland basin that’s teeming with wildlife - it’s popular with bird watchers.

Learn more about goat experiences on the Blue Sky Farm website. Learn more about the Bliss Forest Preserve on the natural area’s website. If you enjoy exploring the great outdoors in Illinois, here are some more trails that will take you somewhere special.