Carolyn and Jeff rode their Harley to the campsite in Lowden State Park for a visit. We went to lunch Dos Amigos. Very nice and a huge margarita!
Visits: 27
After the caravan ended, Pam and I started to head back west to Illinois where we will spend about a week before heading to Milwaukee for an Airstream rally.
On our first day of travel, we drove through West Virginia and made it to Gallia County Jr. Fair Campground (293 Miles). This is a typical fair ground camping in a large grass field (with hookups) for $30. A big storm rolled in, so we were grateful there were no trees.
On our second day of travel, drove to Prophetstown State Park in West Lafayette, Indiana (322 miles). This is a very new campground, and the sites were great for with full hookups in site 164. A bit expensive for a state park $30 + $9.60 in taxes + $10 for a 1-time entrance fee = $50.60 for 1 night.
On our third day, we stopped by Airstream of Chicago to look at a trailer they have. While there, we met the GM of travel trailer for Airstream – Bryan Melton. How cool is that.
We stayed at Sycamore RV Resort in Sycamore, IL for a few nights. This was a good find. It is run by Dale and Anita. It has 2 manmade lakes from an old gravel pit. The sites are nice and the walks around the lakes are great.
Finally, we made it to Lowden Memorial State Park in Oregon, IL. We are here for 4 nights and will meet up with Carolyn and Jeff (Pam’s Sister and Brother in-law). This park is cut into the woods and our site (64) is huge. Oregon is a cute down, where Pam bought soap at Oregon Soap Shoppe and we had lunch at Ogle County Brewery and stopped by the Oregon Dam Park.
Visits: 46
Pam and I spent the day in Springfield, IL doing all things Lincoln and staying 2 nights at Double J RV Park. We started our day at the Hen House. I nice country diner stat serves great breakfast.
We visited the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library. The musem is great. It takes you through his whole life, not just his presidency. Very informative and well executed. We spent over 2 hours there.
The Museum complex includes Springfield Union Station
We toured the Lincoln Family Home which is a National Park Service. They have bought all of the surrounding homes that existed when Lincoln lived there.
Finally, we visited Lincon’s Tomb where he and his family were laid to rest (except for his oldest son who is in Arlington).
Visits: 17
A quick overnight stay on our way to Tennessee. Simple campground; like a parking lot. Mainly for people working in the area or staying here to see the area.
Good bathrooms and laundry. Full hookups (Water, Electric and Sewer).
Visits: 15
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