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A mid-1800’s architectural wonder helped make Chicago the city it is today. The 96-mile Illinois & Michigan Canal (I&M Canal) connected the Great Lakes in Bridgeport, Chicago to the Illinois River at LaSalle-Peru, and amazingly unique towns sprung up that maintain their authentic charm to this date.
READ ON!Freedom. The Open Road. The American Dream. All are still alive on The Mother Road. The nostalgia of diners, museums, tourist stops and neon lights are there for you to visit as you make the drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, CA. You can still get your Kicks on Route 66!
READ ON!A visit to Starved Rock State Park consists of many sights to behold, including breathtaking views of its many canyons and awe-inspiring scenes of eagles flying during the winter month.
READ ON!The Heritage Corridor is filled with events that are waiting just for you. Live music, fun festivals, learning programs, and active adventures await.
READ ON!Are you looking for a specific type of place to visit in the I&M Canal Heritage Corridor? If you're a craft beer fan, you will love the Heritage Corridor Ale Trail? Seeing a thrilling journey or just an escape, check out Adventure Outside Chicago. We've got all the info to unlock your next trip right here.
READ ON!Head musher Jason Hussong will present a short seminar a half hour before each demonstration highlighting the history of mushing, the dogs, and the equipment as well as a question and answer session. There will be no indoor seminar this year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Face masks and gloves or mittens are required for the event if you wish to pet the dogs
So, come on out and witness an exciting seminar about dog sledding and the Siberian Husky while enjoying awesome dog sled demonstrations. There will be huskies for you to meet and greet as well as info about HuskyRescue.org and how to help, volunteer, and adopt. Admission is free and event is open to the public.
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August Hill Winery & Illinois Sparkling Co. in Downtown Utica is read on
Due to the COVID-19 virus, organizations may have different hours and services. Events may be rescheduled or cancelled. Please check with the organization/event prior to traveling to ensure hours/status.