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New Site Same Park & we have Turkeys!
We were scheduled to go to Clinton Lake State Park but decided to cancel based on feedback from other campers. Specifically, that the park has gone downhill over the last 4 years, dump stations closed and bathhouses closed. I called. As the person told us… only one of the bathhouses was open and it’s not…
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Fischer Theatre, Danville IL
In 1880 at a cost of $24,000, the Grand Opera House (now called Fischer Theatre) was built and became a hopping place starting out with live shows. In 1912, the building was closed and remodeled. Upon reopening in 1913, the name changed to Fischer Theatre. Later years, movie projector equipment was added along with a…
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Kickapoo Rail Trail Aventure
Illinois like many other states are changing no longer used railroad tracks back to life as Rail Trails. Nothing like the first Rail Trail located in Sparta Wisconsin 🙂 but still nice. Once fully completed, the trail will be @ 22 miles long. We traveled the solid orange line in the purple box. The dotted…
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Hmm Donuts!!!
On my way to the Danville’s Farmers Market, I found another donut shop — Royal Donuts. Royal Donuts has been around since 1973 (Linda’s Bakery also opened in 1973). During Covid, Royal Donuts shut down and decided not to re-open. In 2022, Royal Donuts was re-opened by another family and has been running strong since.…
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Did you say “pickled garlic scapes” — Danville Illinois Farmers Market
Every Summer Saturday Danville Ilinois has a Farmers Market from 8 am to 12 pm. I love going to Farmers Market and seeing all the home goodies to be had. Also finding unique local finds… Maybe this is because I enjoy perusing and shopping. For me, the unique item was garlic scrapes. I’ve spent many…
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Summit Lake SP, IN to Kickapoo SP, IL – Driving Directions
Indiana I70 and the road through New Castle to I70 are in HORRIBLE condition. We went an alternative routes even though it would mean more time on state highways to avoid I70. I465 is the bypass for Indianapolis. It has been under major repairs and in the southern part of Indianapolis. In some cases, only…