Within the dense greenery of this forested New York preserve hides shimmering lakes, manicured trails, and plenty to appeal to outdoorsy thrillseekers.

The announcement was made on Feb. 18 that they will acquire the 56-acre property that includes a floodplain forest, meadow and a section of Kreutz Creek.

It has taken decades, but the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County finally has a “road map” to improve the inside of historic Mayslake Hall in Oak Brook. Forest preserve commissioners voted ...