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The Giant Goose Ranch is one of the most unique family vacation destinations in the Midwest. It is a hybrid property somewhere between a campground, a sportsman's club, a vacation resort, a working ranch, and a private recreational farm. By combining all the best attributes of each type of property, along with the creativity and conservation of the Herman Brothers, we have the ultimate recipe for family fun, outdoor education and adventure. It will take a lifetime to explore everything the ranch has to offer! https://j.mp/3kduEVw

Sign up for Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum's virtual PlayDate. Perfect for children, ages 2-5. Held on Thursdays from 9:30 -10:15 am, they include a visit with an animal, a maker activity, and a dance party. https://j.mp/3oKREvA

As our communities start to get back to normal - we want to hear about events happening along the Illinois River Road. Our web site includes a community calendar. Register and you can submit your event! https://j.mp/3dMjFRN

Free Spirit Siberian Rescue will return to Starved Rock Lodge for sled dog demonstrations on Feb. 21 & 28. Seminars will take place in the LaSalle Room at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Outdoor sled dog demos will take place in the northwest corner of the Visitor Center Parking Lot at 9:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. https://j.mp/2Lkc7tA

Discover the winter beauty on a Starved Rock State Park guided hike. There's a chance of spotting bald eagles soaring high in the sky or experiencing majestic, frozen waterfalls. Hike runs 10 am-1 pm; $15 registration fee. https://j.mp/3rkkrsE

A family friendly blog in the Champaign/Urbana area took notice of many great attractions at the Peoria Zoo! https://j.mp/2NdB768

Clarence Mulford (author of more than two dozen Hopalong Cassidy novels) was born in the Byway community of Streator in 1883. His family’s home still stands along the banks of the Vermilion River on West Bridge Street, next to the trail that bears his name. The Hop-a-Long Cassidy trail and canoe launch are part of the larger Vermilion River Greenway that preserves open spaces along the Vermilion River, and which contributed to Mulford’s boyhood experiences, some of which found their way into his written works.

2nd Saturday Market on Feb. 13 is the day to shop in the Byway community of Chillicothe! Local businesses offer specials, discounts & more. Feb. 13 will include the Chillicothe Chocolate Tour. A $10 punch card allows you to sample chocolate treats at participating shops from 10 am-3 pm. https://j.mp/3rd1TKG

Pancake ice at the Hennepin Canal? Who's bringing the maple syrup 😂?
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Although the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum isn’t currently open, you can still enjoy a virtual PlayDate with your children, ages 2-5. Held on Thursdays from 9:30 -10:15 am, they include a visit with an animal, a maker activity, and a dance party. https://j.mp/3oKREvA

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