Just Peachy
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Stories
There are plenty of things to see and do in the Great Rivers & Routes region. Take a look at these stories for some road trip inspiration.
Hiding in Plain Sight: MCT Trail Critters
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Legendary Ariston Café Is at Home on Route 66
When Will Law became co-owner of the Ariston Café in Litchfield he thought he was just buying a restaurant. Turns out he was part owner of a legend.
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The Official Guide to Alton Hauntings Tours
Believers and skeptics seeking spine-tingling orbs, shadowy figures, unnerving noises, and unexplained phenomena flock to Alton Hauntings for their renowned ghost hunts, tours, and tales.
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Plan an Eagle-Watching Trip in the Great Rivers & Routes Region
The Great Rivers & Routes region in southwest Illinois is the perfect place for a multiple day eagle-watching trip, especially during the magnificent American Bald Eagle migration, which begins when the winter…
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Take a (Summer) Roadtrip in Southwest Illinois
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Pere Marquette State Park
With nearly 8,000 acres of scenic beauty, Pere Marquette State Park is one of the most picturesque and beautiful locations on the Illinois River.
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Larger Than Life on Route 66
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Winter Fun in Grafton
Get alpine coasting thrills, hike the hills, and beat the chill with riverside eats, healthy treats, and bald eagle meet & greets – winter can’t get much cooler than in Grafton Illinois.
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Best Places to View American White Pelicans
Turn your eyes skyward or take a few moments to scan the Mississippi River right now and you are likely to see flocks of American White Pelicans flying high on air currents…
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Outdoor Fun in Litchfield
Just off Route 66 lives the City of Litchfield where the classic American road trip mingles with the great outdoors- roadside diners, a drive-in movie theater, and an abundance of natural recreation…
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Have Some Fun in Granite City
A community in the process of reinventing itself, Granite City is more than a steel mill town- with a burgeoning art scene, multiple parks and family activities, and classic Route 66 stops…
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