Corona-what?
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Taking all the necessary precautions, a mini-Philmont prep hike was salvaged from the Troop’s scrubbed plans to camp overnight at Bullfrog Lake in the southwest burbs.
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The hikers did their best to maintain their social distance in the hilly woods of the forest preserve. Getting outside for a vigorous and muddy walk seemed like the best prescription for an afternoon that would otherwise be spent indoors at home.
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And despite the light snow falling, they made it to the remains of the atomic testing that had been done at the site. Perfectly safe now, of course.
[PHOTOS] Cook County Forest Preserve @boylesfour