Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
It’s almost time for Carlyle’s premier summer car event! Summer fun can be found by Cruisin’ the Dam and attending the Car Show on August 14, 2020. This annual event is one that COVID-19 has NOT forced to cancel so … Continue reading
Carlyle Lake is the largest man-made lake in Illinois and so easy to get to from St. Louis, MO. With 24,580 acres of lake area, there are lots of opportunities to find just the right spot to snag a mammoth … Continue reading
The County seat of Clinton County, IL is Carlyle, a small city of 3,281 residents. The people who call Carlyle home are proud of the city’s history, they love the lake that brings many visitors to town, and they stick … Continue reading
With the holidays come surprises! They can be big or small, but they are always exciting. Many surprises around the holidays take the form of wedding proposals. The popular wedding planning site, Bridebook, estimated that over 100,000 proposals happened during … Continue reading
Do you need a drink? How about a great place for a first date? Are you trying to get into the spirit of the season with autumn activities? If you are in any of these situations, you’re in the right … Continue reading
It wouldn’t be the beginning of fall if we didn’t announce that Taphorn Orchards is now open for the season! This local orchard in Beckemeyer, IL has a history of hard work and dedication that underscores the values still held … Continue reading
Wes Ronan, head chef and founder of Silver Spoon Catering, has an impressive resume. When you look at some of his achievements, they seem to get more terrific with each passing year. These are achievements such as being head chef … Continue reading
The Crooked Creek Winery in Centralia, IL has been a popular winery for years now and recently received the award that proves it. The people voted and gave Crooked Creek the 2019 St. Louis A-List award for Best Winery! Started in 2014, … Continue reading
The days are lengthy and hot here in the Midwest and there’s no better way to cool off than a little lake time! Carlyle Lake is the perfect area to get some sun and some waves, especially when you make … Continue reading
Bobby Eversgerd started building in 1984, and he just kept going. The goal? A replica of a Civil War-era fort. “There was nothing here but swamp when I started”, Bobby states. Wheelbarrowing piles of dirt, and hand-picking (as well as … Continue reading