Lost Valley Visitor Center
Two of McHenry County Living’s favorite entities – McHenry County Conservation District (MCCD) and Healthy U Snacks – have teamed up to provide healthy snacks to visitors of Lost Valley Visitor Center.
The vending machine is located in the new center and provides the only option to purchase snacks for the park’s hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, picnicking, nature viewing, camping, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling enthusiasts.
Healthy U Snacks was chosen by MCCD for its commitment to healthy snacking and beverage options containing only all-natural ingredients that are locally sourced and certified organic whenever possible. In addition, Healthy U Snacks’ vending machines use LED lights and high-efficiency compressors for refrigeration, which was important toward creating a green-functioning building.
“Given our ongoing, district-wide wellness initiative and our goal to have the new Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park LEED Certified as a Green Building, working with Healthy U Snacks is a perfect fit,” said Deb Chapman, education services manager, MCCD. “We are excited to offer our visitors delicious, healthy snacking options via an energy-efficient vending machine.”
Although snacks and beverage options change according to popularity and request, a few of the great-tasting, all-natural brands that will be regularly stocked in the machines include Rock N Roll Gourmet’s Hippie Chips, Pirate’s Booty, Clif Bar and Talking Rain.
For more on MCCD, call 815-678-4532 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.
For more on Healthy U Snacks, visit www.healthyuvending.com.
