The Morton Arboretum in Lisle Review

Twenty-five miles West of Chicago is the Village of Lisle Illinois. Off of Interstate 88, North on Route 53 is The Morton Arboretum. Arboretum means "the place for trees". You have Morton Salt in your kitchen. This is that same family who dedicated acres and acres of land to the conservation and study of trees. There are one-way roads to s-l-o-w-l-y travel through the collection of trees from around the world. Park and read the labels on each tree to realize the scope of these beauties. In the Spring, the Daffodil Glen is bursting with acres of yellow blossoms -- bring your camera! Autumn is magic on the East Side route. The yellow leaves in the trees and carpeting the forest floor are stunning. Come around the curve to see one very proud tree decked out in splendid Autumn color. The new Children's Garden is fun. There are shallow ponds for the kids and their watchful parents to wade in. The lookout among the treetops is unique. A maze comprised of various hedges is frustratingly wonderful. Add a comprehensive library, classes, exhibitions, festivals, model trains and decorated trees (in December) and you have a full day of discovery. The gift shop offers books, jewelry and fun nature puppets to buy after a nice lunch overlooking a marvelous little lake. The brochures say "Florish"...and you do as you go home and hug the tree in your own yard. www.mortonarb.org