The Pere Marquette Lodge in Grafton is fitting for almost any occasion, from a couples retreat to a family reunion and everything in between. Set in the rolling bluffs of Great Rivers Country, the lodge impressively overlooks the Illinois River. …
The leaves on trees are beginning to transform into vibrant hues of orange, red and yellow, and the crisp scent of autumn is creeping over the Midwest. Illinois’ harvest season is in full swing and vineyards throughout the state are …
Route 66 is still alive and well across the heart of America, especially in Illinois. Starting in Chicago and going to California, Route 66 epitomizes America. In the Land of Lincoln visitors can find the largest density of things to …
Amateur grill masters swear by their special sauce, special rub or secret ingredient. But do you have what it takes to put your status as pit master to the test? Every summer and fall Americans fire up the grill and …
My second day in Alton, Illinois was just as eventful as the first. At the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center in Hartford, I was surrounded by the past and learned all about the excursions of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark …
"Lovely! RT @gypsynester Brunch at Hotel Nauvoo (170 years old!) in historic & @BeautifulNauvoo –serious deliciousness http://t.co/Lvp0V6SaaH "
Sun, May 19, 2013
