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SLEEP in the Woods

The phrase “winter camping” rightly incites an instinctual shiver in most of us. But with the correct gear and some expert tricks, spending the night outdoors from January to March can be, dare we say, downright toasty. Here’s everything you need to know for a fun, not-too-frozen campout under the stars.

WHERE TO GO

• Camp Bullfrog Lake in Willow Springs “gives you such access to all the amenities of the Palos Forest Preserves — whether it’s

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