Top 5 Spring Flings in Illinois
Spring is a great time of year to explore Illinois. Days are sunnier, the temps are inching up, and some of the state’s favorite attractions are open for the season once again. Check out this Top 5 list of spring …
ALL AROUND ALTON Part IV: Soaring with the Eagles!
Alton’s location along the Mississippi River makes it an ideal location to observe the majestic bald eagle. The great river provides an abundant food source that attracts these rare birds. Nick was fully prepared, with a massive 500mm lens, to …
ALL AROUND ALTON Part III: Let’s Dish…
There is something to be said for the power of connection we find in food. It sustains us, brings us together, and teaches us of other cultures and traditions. Food allows us to slow us down, teaches us to unwind, …
ALL AROUND ALTON | Part II: Modern Engineering
Alton’s location on the Mississippi River makes for some pretty impressive feats of engineering. Two in particular: the Melvin Price Locks & Dam and the Clark Bridge. When we pulled up to the locks and dam, we took in the …
ALL AROUND ALTON | Part I: Learning from the Past
Travel is something Nick and I enjoy very much. We’ve been fortunate enough to travel to many worldly destinations, so wrapping our head around “vacationing” in Alton, Illinois was a bit of a challenge at first. But wow! We were …