Category Archives: Illinois

Sal and I spent several hours at the Botanic Garden in search of adventure and in pursuit of another item on my list of 30 Things Everyone Should Do In Greater Chicagoland. Our original plan was to tour the garden … Continue reading →

Tracks of the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroads run through Rochelle and cross in an unusual four diamond pattern. As many as 120 freight trains a day move through the town, all controlled automatically from dispatchers in … Continue reading →

When I found the stuff on Amboy on the Internet, I also discovered that a set of Burma Shave signs have been erected on Route 52 south of the town of Sublette. It was only an 8 or 10 mile … Continue reading →

Since I was in the area birding, I searched the Internet for other adventures in the area. I found Amboy. Here’s what’s there: The Amboy Pharmacy with wood floors, a soda fountain and an old-fashioned candy rack full of hard-to-find … Continue reading →

This isn’t a big park, but I enjoy going here regularly — it doesn’t seem at all like Illinois. Birds are one draw, but I also like the lack of crowds and the scenery along Franklin Creek as it winds … Continue reading →