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Beautiful Nauvoo Illinois; Admiring the Mississippi and Learning History
Where is Nauvoo Nauvoo, Illinois is located mid state, on the western edge of Illinois. It sits right next to the Mississippi River with the scenic Great River Road running through it. This little river town is 3 hours north of St. Louis Missouri, 2.5 hrs northwest of Springfield, Illinois, and 1 hour north of…
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Senic Bike Trails and Thrilling Pump Tracks in Shelbyville Illinois
Bike riding is one of our favorite family activities. During the spring and fall, when we can’t get too far from home, but want to do some riding, the bike trails in Shelbyville, Illinois are our favorite spot. Living out in the country, it is not safe for kids to ride bikes on the road.…
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Hidden Springs State Forest: A Central Illinois Scenic Adventure
Our Illinois State Park Challenge Hidden Springs State Forest was our 5th Illinois State area visited during our Illinois State Park Challenge that we began in 2022. Our first couple visits to this state forest were confusing to say the least. Every time I put Hidden Spring State Forest into my GPS it would bring…
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Lake Shelbyville: A Guide to Hidden Gems & the Top Spots
Hi, I’m the local Hi I’m Meghan! Not only am I local to the Lake Shelbyville area but I love it here. As much as I enjoy traveling, I also appreciate this area that I call home. The plentiful outdoor recreation, the kind and hospitable people, and the quirky hidden gems are just a few…