By Gil Lagasca – It has been two full years since we had the pleasure to visit The Inn at Irish Hollow in Galena Illinois. However, the memories of our experience and the pleasure of meeting Tony and Bill, the owners of the Inn, have stayed with us just asContinue Reading
About Chestnut Mountain Resort Boasting an impressive array of amenities, accommodations, comforts and activities, Chestnut Mountain is the choice Illinois travel destination. Conveniently located near historic Galena, nestled neatly amongst the hills overlooking the Mississippi, it’s the perfect place to escape the everyday. Chestnut’s over 220 rolling acres and 475-footContinue Reading
By Patrick Shea – Bicycle Touring came into my life during my college years. I attended a small school on Lake Superior’s south shore, where the deciduous and boreal forests meet and mingle. From Northland’s campus in Ashland, Wisconsin, I spent four years in an ever-widening spiral of aimless pedaling.Continue Reading
Galena Country, nestled along the Mississippi River in the upper northwest corner of Illinois, is the second most visited destination in Illinois, after Chicago. The great thing about a trip to Galena Country is that it’s your story to write. Take on an outdoor adventure along the Mississippi River. Spend hoursContinue Reading
Bringing Light to a Piece of Galena’s Past Galena’s Original Ghost Hunting Experience!HAUNTED BUS TOURCome experience haunted Galenawith the locals aboard our luxury climate-controlled bus tour. Hear authentic, researched and documented ghost stories from experienced storytellers while visiting two haunted destinations.EMF Detector and ghost box on every tour! AMELIA’S UNDERContinue Reading