By Luke Harris

Come bike the best trail in Illinois —the Busse Woods bike trail. The trail is easily accessible as there are roomy parking lots located at this destination. The trail provides fun for beginners as well as the advanced. It meanders for 11.2 miles through the forest and meadows surrounding beautiful Busse Lake .

Bring lots of water along and take pictures—you will want to show your family and friends the beautiful place you've discovered. Plus you may get the opportunity to photograph some deer or even elk. You may want to bring along your fishing gear as there are chance to catch pike in Busse Lake .

Try to visit the Busse Woods trail on a weekday as this popular area sees a lot of traffic. If you love riding motorized scooters as much as bikes bring your scooter along. Illinois has plenty of parks with paved areas that offer great scooter riding.