Category Archives: Places to Go

Drive-In

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Roger

One of the items on my list of 30 Things to Do in Chicagoland was “See a movie at a drive-in theater.” The other night, we went to the McHenry Outdoor Theater and Drive-In in McHenry. The first movie, WALL.E, … Continue reading →

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Billy Goat Tavern

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Roger

My wife bought tickets for a matinee showing of Wicked today. We decided to take the train down a few hours early and check off another item on my list of 30 Things to do in Chicagoland — Eat a … Continue reading →

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Does it have a finished basement?

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Roger

Our hotel was on Hayden Island in the Columbia River. In the channel on the south side of the island, there’s a floating home community. I found a small park that overlooked the area and took these shots. The whole … Continue reading →

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Lewis & Clark

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Roger

One final bit from Portland. After visiting Vista House, I stopped for a short time at Lewis & Clark State Park. It was close to the city and crowded. I wandered about for a bit, got good looks at a … Continue reading →

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Vista House

Posted on May 9, 2008 by Roger

Since I was in the neighborhood, I drove a mile east to Vista House. I went inside and climbed the stairs to stroll around the deck. I also walked around on ground level for a few minutes, but the place … Continue reading →

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