Hike along the Illinois River and Gilbert Lake, then through Pere Marquette State Park, passing by farms along the Great River Road.
This was all part of my hike combining the Gilbert Lake Trail and the Sam Vadalabene Great River Road Bike Trail.
The hike is 5.8 miles long, the Gilbert Lake Trail section is on an unpaved field road, and the Sam Vadalabene section is paved. Most of the 125 feet…
finally crawled out of my current flare long enough to schedule my COVID shot. have to travel a bit for it bc of how booked-out things are but i'm getting it done before the end of september :)
Explore a farm and then hike along a forested hill at Willoughby Heritage Farm and Conservation Reserve in Collinsville, Ill.
The park showcases farming life complete with tractors, barns, and a 1930’s style Craftsman Farm House. Animals on the farm include pigs, chickens, guineas, goats, and cows.
Red barn
Checking Out the Farm
At the front of the farm is a red barn with horse stalls and…