A Walk in the Park is an ongoing series from Rockford Register Star photographer Kara Hawley, who plans to explore the Rockford area — one park at a time — to capture all of the beauty and recreation Rockford area parks have to offer. If you have a suggestion of a park she should visit, email her at [email protected] .
The Guilford County Forest Preserve is best known for its 1.4-mile paved loop. The path has several features, too — the LZ Peace Memorial, easy access to Midway Village Museum and Keeling Trailhead Park.
There is very little public information about the forest preserve itself, but the loop attracts daily visitors year-round and is perfect for nature lovers, bikers, runners and people who want to enjoy a walk through nature…