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Tag: Illinois

Starved Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park

Posted on June 21, 2021August 20, 2021 by jim

Who knew that there were waterfalls in Illinois? We stumbled across Starved Rock State Park while looking for campgrounds close to our family…

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Council Hill Station

Council Hill Station

Posted on June 12, 2021July 12, 2021 by jim

After visiting with Justin’s family, we decided to head down to Council Hill Station for a beer or two. Little did we know…

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Visting Justin

Visting Justin

Posted on June 12, 2021July 6, 2021 by jim

A beautiful afternoon in Illinois visiting family and playing.

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Water Wheelin

Water Wheelin

Posted on May 10, 2013March 25, 2020 by jim

Following Steve and Kay down the river in the Rhinos. Perfect way to cap off a couple day stay in Wisconsin, followed by…

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