If you find photo ops everywhere you look, you are not alone. Garden of the Gods is the most instagramed spot in the Shawnee National Forest. Nestled in the forest, about 30 minutes north is where you’ll find Boars’ Nest … Continue reading
The story of how the prairie was tamed is closely connected to the equipment used to tame it. From lawn and garden tractors to massive steam engines, machinery was a backbone of development. This is the story that’s told at … Continue reading
Barns are one of farmlands most endearing sights and the subject of many a photograph. And once a year, they’re the stars of the De Kalb County Barn Tour. The 2018 event will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018. … Continue reading
From it’s stately exterior to the exquisite interior details, The Mansion Bed & Breakfast in West Dundee, Illinois, oozes the elegance of a bygone era. And lucky for guests, it also provides the kind of pampering touches you’d expect living … Continue reading