A visit to Harpole’s Heartland Lodge in Nebo, Illinois, is a step into the quiet zone, where the hustle and bustle of daily life seems far, far away. It is also a treat, for this is no country bumpkin, but … Continue reading
Along with cooler days and colorful trees, autumn in Illinois means apple harvest. Fortunately for residents and visitors, there are a wealth of orchards scattered across the state, many of which offer pick-you-own options. But the real fun is the … Continue reading
Stretching 160 miles from Battery Rock on the Ohio River to Devil’s Backbone Park on the Mississippi is one of the prettiest stretches of trail in the Midwest, the Illinois River to River Trail. From now through autumn is a … Continue reading
Bucktown, a neighborhood that sits just northwest of the Chicago Loop has seen its history change with the decades. It was settled in the 1800’s by Polish workers who gave it the name “Kozie Prery” (goat prairie in Polish) because … Continue reading