Grant Park in Galena, Illinois
It is easy to get caught up in the excitement of this busy little town and not look at the whole picture. I don’t know about any of you, but […]
The Dowling House…Galena, IL
Haunted and Historic...the Dowling House
Thunder Bay Falls…Galena, IL
On the way to Galena, lies a beautiful waterfall area that is worth the stop! Located on Thunder Bay Road, the GPS got me there in one piece, but the […]
“There is a Superhero in all of us, we just need the courage to put on the Cape” Visiting Metropolis, IL
Having driven all over Illinois this past year, and getting the lay of the land, I found a quieter way to drive back and forth out of the State. Most […]
Finding the Blues Brothers in Illinois
I have to say that besides “Ferris Bueller,” the other movie that SCREAMS Illinois is the “Blues Brothers.” Funny enough, for me I first found them at the Joliet Correctional […]
Finding Ferris Bueller in Chicago
As most of you know, Ferris Buellers Day Off was filmed heavily around Illinois, and mostly in Chicago. John Hughes, the director, had grown up in the suburbs, so he […]
My First Metra Ride, Trip to Union Station, and Fall Visit to Chicago in 2020
A Day of Firsts in Chicago~
The Relocated Tourist 