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Hidden Gems of Northwest Illinois: A Two Day Roadtrip
My best friend Liz and I took a mini roadtrip through Northwest Illinois, with stops in Byron and Freeport, before camping at Apple River Canyon State Park. This…
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Comlara Park Campground Guide: Lakeside Fun in Central IL
Even before full-timing, the campground we kept coming back to over and over again is Comlara Park near Bloomington, IL. Located on Evergreen Lake, Comlara has great campsites and…
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What the Heck is a Puppet Opera? Our Visit to Opera in Focus
When we learned that there is a puppet opera less than an hour from Chicago we knew we had to investigate. William B. Fosser’s Puppet Production Opera in…
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Argyle Lake State Park: An Under the Radar Nature Retreat
Argyle Lake State Park, near Macomb, is a hidden gem of the Illinois State Park System. We took a long weekend trip in 2022 full of hiking, paddling,…
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The Best Beginner Backpacking Near Chicago: Forest Glen Preserve
The Midwest is not known for backpacking, but we found the perfect beginner’s backpacking trip less than 3 hours from Chicago. Forest Glen Preserve near Danville, IL can…
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Camping At Mississippi Palisades State Park: Unveiling The Hidden Treasures
We’ve had several great weekends camping at Mississippi Palisades State Park in Savanna, IL and we’ve enjoyed it immensely every time. We explored the area around the park…
