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Big Red Barn at Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve

travel May 20, 2013

Leroy Oakes is a beautiful forest preserve in Kane County with big red barns and historical buildings. In the early morning it’s peaceful and serene. A bike and running trail winds its way through the idyllic property and this is the location where we start our long marathon training run every Saturday.

Big Red BarnAs you drive down the winding road into Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve, this big red barn greets you as you reach the parking area. Every year, the Great Western Half Marathon starting line is right next to this barn.

 

Big Red Barn at Leroy OakesThe big red barn has a charming, shabby appearance with all its windows boarded up.

 

Big Red Barn at Leroy OakesIt’s in good condition and all the grounds around here are very well cared-for.

 

Red Barns in Forest PreserveThe big red barn is situated next to another wonderful old barn with amazing details, but I’m saving those photos for another day.

 

White Barn DoorThe foundation on the big red barn is similar to the foundation of our circa 1875 home so I wonder if this barn is as old as our house.

 

Barn WindowsSeeing all the greenery after our long winter really lifts my spirits.

 

Big Red Barn in Kane CountyI’ll be seeing a lot of this big old red barn over the summer while training for my marathon.

It’s nice to have lots of scenic eye candy when you’re running for miles on end.

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  1. Elaine says

    May 20, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    Wonderful barn and the one behind looks just as good! Definitely lovely eye candy while you’re running!

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  2. Bruce says

    May 20, 2013 at 7:11 pm

    Love the color and the size of this barn. Great shots.

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  3. Mari says

    May 20, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    It’s a beauty! I love the shape and the condition. That stone foundation is really nice.

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  4. Anne says

    May 20, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    Love those old barns.We have many of those around us too.So many are abandoned it is very sad!
    xx
    Anne

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  5. Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos says

    May 20, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    Love these old barn photos! I am saving this to my Pinterest folder for old barns and churches.

    Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos
    http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.com

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  6. Karen says

    May 20, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    Wow – this is a beauty! I especially love the last 2 shots – peeking behind the tree, and with the pretty pond in the foreground.

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  7. Mel S says

    May 20, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    Beautiful! I always love your pictures.

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  8. Judy says

    May 20, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    Beautiful! I love that last shot!

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  9. [email protected] says

    May 20, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    best to you as you train and take in all this beauty at the same time. i love these old barns and cannot believe how many disappear daily.

    smiles.

    michele

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  10. Ann says

    May 20, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    I love old barns, they are slowly leaving the landscape and I hate that. What a rare beauty!

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  11. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    May 20, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    I love those old American style barns. We don’t have them here, so I love seeing yours.

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  12. Tanya says

    May 21, 2013 at 6:52 am

    oh just beautiful!

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  13. Pamela Gordon says

    May 21, 2013 at 7:19 am

    That is a beauty indeed, Jennifer. And I love that there is another one next to it. Enjoy the day! Pam

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  14. Bliss says

    May 21, 2013 at 9:02 am

    About 10 years ago the fire department did a controlled burn on the old barn here, as well as an old homestead. I was the only one who didn’t want to see it go. We took what we could from it which of course wasn’t enough old barn wood to keep me happy and stocked.

    Bliss

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  15. Poppy says

    May 21, 2013 at 9:58 am

    I’d be a slimmer woman if I merely WALKED in the vicinity of these beautiful barns as I would wander for hours, taking in their artistic wonder! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Poppy

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  16. Cynthia says

    May 21, 2013 at 11:07 am

    You have the most beautiful things to look at when you are running and training for your marathon. This old barn is a beauty.

    Cynthia

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  17. Sonya @Under the Desert Sky says

    May 21, 2013 at 11:25 am

    What a fantastic place!

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  18. Kerry says

    May 22, 2013 at 9:34 am

    How beautiful! I love barns, which is funny since I grew up in the suburbs and never set foot in a barn until I married my husband from Indiana! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous pictures, and good luck on the marathon!

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  19. Rachel Beal says

    May 22, 2013 at 10:54 am

    I’m a runner too….I would LOVE running along that route. What state are you in…Texas here, so my summer runs are very early before the sun gets too high and hot. thanks for sharing!

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  20. Carole says

    May 22, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    Fabulous barns, and shots! Thanks for sharing them.

    My barn(s) for this week can be seen here….

    Noteworthy Musings – Barn Charm #136

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  21. Tricia says

    May 23, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    absolutely wonderful captures of this very beautiful barn WoW =)

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  22. Laurel Stephens says

    June 2, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    I love barn photos, and yours is gorgeous! Reminds me of when I was a kid, sleeping in my horse’s stall the first day he was delivered. Really special. Thank you!

    Reply

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