Bitterly cold winter temperatures draw hundreds of people to the Lake of the Woods every February. While spectators may call them crazy, they, lined up with their friends and often in costumes, call themselves plungers. But they are also there for one cause, to raise money for the Special Olympics […]
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Lake of the Woods Polar Plunge and 5K Donut Dash scheduled for Feb. 25
Bitter temperatures will not keep hundreds of Special Olympics supporters from jumping into the lake at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on February 25. Participants can also participate in a 5K Donut Dash event where eating donuts actually helps your time. This is the only 5K around that not only tests […]
Lake of the Woods Polar Plunge and 5K Donut Dash scheduled for Feb. 27
Bitter temperatures will not keep hundreds of Special Olympics supporters from jumping into the lake at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on February 27. And for the first time, participants can also participate in a 5K Donut Dash event where eating donuts actually helps your time. This is the only 5K […]
Overpass to connect Champaign County Greenways and Trails Path
When the Lake of the Woods Road overpass is completed, it will include a bike path which will connect the existing infrastructure of the Champaign County Greenways and Trails Path. The Village of Mahomet partnered with the Champaign County Forest Preserve (CCFPD) on the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant, which […]
