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A Moonlight Cruise on the Spirit of Peoria will be offered this Friday, October 22. Enjoy sights along the Illinois River, live entertainment, cash bar and concessions from 7-9 pm. Reservations not required. See details at https://j.mp/3zglC0c.
The byway community of Lacon is hosting a Small Town Makers Market TODAY! The fun goes from 10 am - 3 pm.
Anyone can make plans to join Friends of the Hennepin Canal for their FREE Hike the Canal outing this Sunday, October 17. This month’s hike will be 4.8 miles long, from Bridge 15 to Bridge 17A. Walkers will meet at Bridge 15. Email hikes@friends-hennepin-canal.org for details!
Get ready anglers - the 2021 Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season will open Saturday, October 16 at ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state. Details at https://j.mp/3ueNosu
Be sure to make an annual stop at Orchard Hill Farm in Lewistown for fresh produce, wines and jams, plus all the staples for fall fun! They’re open daily through Halloween. https://j.mp/3AQHUa8
The Fall Foliage Prediction Map is a neat little guide to the annual progressive changing of the leaves: https://j.mp/2XOJoD8. Slide the date to see how things are progressing all over the country. It looks like the Illinois River Road area should peak before the end of the month!
It's the Wheels O' Time Museum's most popular day of the season! Come out today from 12-4 pm for their Fall Festival and visit the museum while it is decked out in its best fall and Halloween decor!
The other day there was a pretty dramatic rainbow visible after the storms passed through the area. This shot was taken from a parking lot in Peoria. We would love to see other rainbow photos from around the byway.
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