Get Away to Clinton County, Illinois
The annual King Kat Tournament, sponsored by Cabela’s, comes to Carlyle Lake on Saturday, August 15, 2020. This Tournament Trail includes 12 events located in ten different states and the day at Carlyle Lake is always well-attended and fun! Our … Continue reading
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 state of Illinois is beginning to slowly and cautiously open businesses and recreational areas. While everyone has been staying safe and laying low, business owners were making plans to welcome you back to the area! Restaurants in Clinton County … Continue reading
Illinois High Schools’ top anglers will be heading to Carlyle Lake for the 2019 IHSA Bass Fishing State Tournament the weekend of May 17-18. A total of 311 teams have signed up to compete this year. Sectionals will be held … Continue reading
Whether you’re a Sunday duffer or a diehard golfer, it’s always a treat to tee up at Governor’s Run Golf Club in Carlyle, Illinois. The semi-private 18-hole championship course has a wonderful mix of prairie and woodlands, creeks and lakes—all … Continue reading
As it works its way from west of Champagne, Illinois to the Mississippi River, the Kaskaskia River flows through the farmlands of Clinton County, defining our southern border, and providing both an important natural resource and a prime area for … Continue reading
There is no other state in the country, outside of Alaska, that has more wintering bald eagles than Illinois. An estimated 3,100 call our land home for a brief time, usually beginning in December and remaining until they head back … Continue reading
Brrr… It’s enough to make sensible folks shiver! The annual Polar Plunge is coming to Clinton County, Illinois, February 23, 2019, so get ready to take a dip for a good cause. Presented by Law Enforcement Torch Run and GEICO, … Continue reading
The flurry of the holidays is over. Now is the time to kick back and relax in the towns of Clinton County, Illinois. The slower pace of winter is an ideal time to catch a show, enjoy dinner with friends, … Continue reading