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Crooked Creek Winery | Uncorking a Centralia IL Hidden Gem

Posted on September 29, 2023 by admin
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Crooked Creek Winery is a former horse farm that has been re-imagined as a charming winery in Centralia, IL. The horses remain, but the barn is now a wine production facility. Owners Shannon and Mindy Cooney—she’s a native of Germantown—had … Continue reading →

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Carlyle IL | On the Shore of Lake Carlyle

Posted on August 25, 2023 by admin
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So many small towns have histories that lie just below the surface of the cheery exteriors and tree-lined streets. Carlyle, IL, is on the shore of Lake Carlyle, but it wasn’t always that way! In fact, Lake Carlyle, which is … Continue reading →

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Find Your Vacation Campground In Clinton County IL

Posted on April 12, 2018 by admin
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Updated July 2023 Getting in touch with nature and appreciating the natural beauty surrounding us is one of the main benefits of camping. Whether spring, summer or fall, it’s great to get away from the day-to-day stresses, so let us … Continue reading →

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Best Summer Music Events In Clinton County IL

Posted on July 11, 2019 by admin
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Updated June 2023 Listening to music in the great outdoors is a summertime delight, ranking right up with ice cream and barbecue. Come and stretch out on the grass with a blanket and a cool drink while listening to the … Continue reading →

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Come and Join the Fun at the Clinton County IL Fair

Posted on May 30, 2023 by admin
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What is the special week of fun that we can’t wait for? It’s always right around the second week of July when the summer is in full swing, the annual Clinton County Fair! As in years past, there will be … Continue reading →

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King Kat Tournament in Carlyle IL | June 2023

Posted on April 25, 2023 by admin
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The annual King Kat Tournament returns to Carlyle, IL, this June. This Cabela’s-sponsored catfish competition is now ten years old. The Tournament Trail includes 12 events in ten different states. In addition, our local participants can earn the right to … Continue reading →

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We’ve Done All the Planning for a Getaway to Clinton County IL

Posted on March 28, 2023 by admin
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An old joke says you need a vacation when you start looking like the picture on your passport or driver’s license. So if you are considering looking in the mirror, stop and plan a getaway to Clinton County, IL, instead! … Continue reading →

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Best Restaurants in Clinton County IL

Posted on October 25, 2022 by admin
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Whether you are a visitor or resident of Clinton County, there are few things more relaxing than spending an evening or afternoon enjoying the combination of good food and great company. To make that pastime easier, we have put together … Continue reading →

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Fun Things to Do in Spring

Posted on March 25, 2021 by admin
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Updated February 2023 If you are looking for any excuse to visit Clinton County, IL, this spring, you are lucky! Maybe you’ve heard about the beautiful scenery, pleasant weather, and fun activities, so you need to find what sparks your … Continue reading →

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What’s Brewing At Excel Bottling Company In Breese, IL

Posted on January 31, 2019 by admin
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Updated January 2023 Excel Bottling Company in Breese, IL, specialty soda and craft beers have been keeping families in the region happy for over 80 years. How it all got started is an interesting story! The founder, Edward “Lefty” Meier, … Continue reading →

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  • Crooked Creek Winery | Uncorking a Centralia IL Hidden Gem:

    Crooked Creek Winery is a former horse farm that has been re-imagined as a charming winery in Centralia, IL. The horses remain, but the barn…

  • Carlyle IL | On the Shore of Lake Carlyle:

    So many small towns have histories that lie just below the surface of the cheery exteriors and tree-lined streets. Carlyle, IL, is on the shore…

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