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Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Camp Resort
412 sites 219 W/E/S, 165 W/E, 12 primative, 10 rustic cabins, 6 rental trailers, open all year, 2 heated pools, spa, hayrides, store, snackbar, laundry, firewood, ice, lp gas, gameroom, minigolf, etc. Free wireless Internet. 20 mi sw of Aurora.
CITY: Millbrook
Woodland Cabins
We offer all the comforts of home without the responsibilities. Located 5 miles SW of Carbondale, Woodland Cabins site at the edge of Southern IL rolling hills. Two ponds offer fishing, paddle boating, bird watching & relaxation. All four cabins sleep 2.
CITY: Carbondale
Wolf Creek Lodge
Your "Cabin at the Lake," fully furnished cabins. Enjoy a peaceful, wooded country setting on over 20 acres bordering U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property. 1, 2, & 3 bedroom units include full kitchens, porches, and patios, grills, and campfire rings.
CITY: Shelbyville
Windy Hill Acres Inn
Windy Hill Acres Inn is located in the Shawnee National Forest. The Inn is a Rock Potato House which has been remodeled into a beautiful 5 room house with deck. The Potato House was built in the 1800's and used to store the farmers' sweet potatoes.
CITY: Cobden
Willowbrook Cabins
Nestled in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Excellent deer and turkey hunting. Only 6 miles to the Ohio River and Golconda Marina, but still tucked away in the forest. Just above Lusk Creek. Come visit our little piece of heaven in the Shawnee.
CITY: Golconda
Williams Hill Pass
The bunkhouse cabins accommodate four people. Each cabin includes heat, air-conditioning, electricity, table and chairs, a full bed bunk bed and linens. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided outside the cabins for meal preparation. Showers and bathrooms are located in the air conditioned shower house at the Welcome Center. Williams Hill Pass is a family-oriented OHV park located between Mitchellville and Rudement just off Illinois Route 34 in southern Saline County on the north slope of Williams Hill, the highest point in Southern Illinois.
CITY: Harrisburg
Wildlife Prairie State Park Lodging
Experience our exclusive facilities when planning your next business meeting or social gathering. Let us accommodate you with our exclusive on-site catering and high-speed wireless internet. 10 miles west of Peoria via I-74, exit 82. Also enjoy our unique overnight accommodations located in the park, including a cabin, cottages, cabooses and stables. Children welcome!
CITY: Peoria
Wildlife Prairie Park
A unique, 2,000-acre zoological park which is home to wolves, bison, waterfowl, black bear, elk, cougar, otter, and others. You will enjoy the park's spectacular natural settings, butterfly garden, wildflowers, lakes and restored prairies.
CITY: Hanna City
White Tail Crossing Cabin Village
Eighteen units are available with 1-5 bedrooms. All cabins are very nice, spacious and well-appointed with kitchens, fireplaces, front porches. There are 2 swimming pools, 2 fishing ponds, private hiking trails, 3 hole golf course and much more. Five full hookup campsites are also available. Open March to December 20th every year.
CITY: Shelbyville
White Pines Inn
Family sized Pine Creek Cabins or Cozy one-room White Pines Cabins located in White Pine State Park. Entertainment abounds with a dinner theater sporting musical comedies and murder mystery plays. A charming country gift shop that's chock full of jellies, jams, quilts, and country decor. Enjoy our famous Paul Bunyan Breakfast at the lodge restaurant.
CITY: Mount Morris
White Pines Forest State Park
Enjoy recreation on 385 acres, much of it forest, with a state park lodge and provisions for tent and trailer camping. It is also noted for its vine-covered limestone bluffs.
CITY: Mount Morris
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
3,300-acre peninsula in Rend Lake. Beautiful park offering boating, camping, and picnicking with shelters. Programs include pheasant hunting, field trials, and bass tournaments. Bicycle, horse trails, and stables.
CITY: Whittington
Water Valley Inn
Water Valley Inn can accommodate individuals, couples, families and groups up to eight, based on double occupancy. The main floor of the farmhouse includes two bedrooms with queen size beds and one bathroom. The upstairs has three rooms set up with twin beds.
CITY: Cobden
Walnut Hill House
Beautiful 3-bedroom/3-bath home on the North Course at Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. Gorgeous views, huge deck, screened porch, four TVs, access to semi-private Walnut Hill pool.
CITY: Galena
Walnut Grove Cabins
Couples Getaway Vacation Cabins, perfect for a romantic wine trail getaway, outdoor adventure vacation, or just to reconnect with your loved one in your private wooded retreat.
CITY: Makanda
Villa De Bertolino
Villa De Bertolino welcomes you with a peaceful, friendly and exciting getaway. Relax by your private saltwater pool and 6 seated hot tub, day and night. The villa is an open, family-style environment and sleeps 8 comfortably, with capacity of 12. Enjoy nature exploring the live creek on our 28 wooded acres in the heart of the wine country!
CITY: Cobden
Ursa Retreat House
Located on 7 acres of rolling woodlands, just north of Quincy, IL. This rustic sanctuary is perfect for groups who want to get away. The lodge has a wrap around porch and outdoor pool. Also on the grounds are two bunk houses for retreats, basketball court and 1-acre pond with paddleboats.
CITY: Ursa
Ursa Creek Lodge
Featured on HGTV and PBS Illinois Stories, this home origionally served as a railroad bridge in 1919. Opening in the spring of 2010 as a guest lodge, the home sleeps 6-8 people comfortably, complete with spectacular scenery and situated over water. The lodge is also available for meetings for 20-30 people. Relax in front of the hand crafted fireplace or sit outside on one of the balcony's in a serene location in Ursa, just 15 minutes from Quincy, IL.
CITY: Ursa
Turkey Creek Lodge
A 3,000 sq. ft. lodge features a master bedroom with a private bath and two bedrooms with semi-private bathrooms. Located in rural Jasper County, Turkey Creek is perfect for hunters or individuals wanting a weekend retreat.
CITY: Newton
Train-Inn Vacation/Executive Rental Home
If you need longer-term accommodation this is a perfect vacation/executive rental, hotel alternative, or home away from home when visiting Carbondale or Southern Illinois University. This cottage is location adjacent to the Train-Inn B&B and has a comfortable, rustic charm. Recently renovated it offers modern comfort, with three bedrooms, easily sleeping six guests. Fully furnished and with its fully equipped kitchen, including dishes and cookware, towels, linens, washer & dryer a great place to stay while visiting the area. In addition, there is parking for up to four cars.
CITY: Carbondale
Trail's End
Located in a beautiful wooded area, this vacation home sleeps eight with three full baths. Hot tub, billiards, stone fireplace. Satellite TV/VCR/DVD, deck, gas grill and screened room. Access to pool, trails, golf, stable, lake and skiing.
CITY: Galena
Trail of Tears Lodge
A remote lodge surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. An abundance of outdoor recreation: horseback riding, hiking, hunting, fishing, shooting range, archery range, dirt bike & ATV trails. Outdoor pool, game room, hot tub and pets accepted.
CITY: Jonesboro
Touch of Nature
Touch of nature is the location of the conference site. Accommodations include rustic cabins and motel style rooms. Rooms are basic but convenient to the meetings.
CITY: Makanda
Tomcat Hill Cabins
Located off the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and 2 miles from Cedar Lake (in Carbondale), this cabin will accommodate 6. Some special features are a gas fireplace, hot tub, satellite TV, WiFi, DVD/VCR Player, central air & heat. A complete full kitchen featuring all the amenities to make your stay a comfortable & enjoyable experience.
CITY: Carbondale
Tom Cat Hill Cabins
Located off the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, 5 miles north of Alto Pass on IL 127,(2 miles from Cedar Lake) you will find these two luxury cabins, Cabin #1 accommodates eight. Cabin #2 accommodates two. The cabins offer wonderful amenities to create a relaxing enjoyable visit. Some of the special features are gourmet kitchen, hot tub, washer & dryer, gas fireplace; satellite TV, WiFi, DVD/VCR Player, central air & heat. Boat rental are available for patrons - pontoons, canoes, kayaks for use on nearby Cedar Lake. A great ending for a day would be relaxing in the hot tub or sitting on the deck overlooking the Shawnee National Forest, enjoy a glass of wine from any of the local wineries.
CITY: Carbondale
Timber's Lodge
Three Story, six bedroom log home on 30 acres with fireplace, large deck, kitchen, central air, spa, large meeting room, trail rides, continental breakfast, TV, VCR, 5-person spa, gas grill and 2 charcoal grills. Next to Hidden Springs State Forest.
CITY: Strasburg
Timber Ridge Outpost & Cabins
Nestled in the beautiful hills of the Shawnee National Forest, Timber Ridge offers something for everyone, from families and honeymooners to outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy some Southern hospitality while staying in a real log cabin or one-of-a-kind treehouse. Each of the units, including the treehouse, is equipped with a bathroom, kitchenette, heating and air conditioning.
CITY: Elizabethtown
Timber Ridge Inn
A rustic retreat featuring 3 bedrooms (sleeps 6), 2 bathrooms, a kitchen with microwave and refrigerator, and a fireplace, on 80 wooded acres.
CITY: Jonesboro
Timber Lake Resort
Seven cabins open year round. Relax at the cabin, or enjoy the views of scenic Northwestern Illinois. New one and two bedroom cabins, sleep six, full bath, kitchenette, AC, TV, porches.
CITY: Mount Carroll
The Willows Hotel - Utica
The Willows Hotel is a quiet quaint boutique hotel quietly nestled in historic Utica, Illinois. We are located 90 minutes from downtown Chicago and the Quad Cities. There is no better escape from your day to day routine. We are one mile from the entrance of Starved Rock State Park, voted one of "Illinois Seven Wonders". Two miles from Matthiessen State Park. The Willows Hotel is a short stroll from shopping, organic food store,restaurants, wineries, and pubs. More than a place to rest your head, you can relax and rejuvenate. Make yourself at home in our warm residential-feel rooms or suites. For business or leisure, The Willows Hotel staff is eager to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable.
CITY: Utica
The Stone Cottage - A Loading Dock Guest House
The Stone Cottage, located about 2 miles from the Loading Dock, is a recently remodeled and beautifully appointed home was built in 1840 and is Grafton's oldest original structure. It features a full kitchen and three bedrooms with beds to sleep eight. The charming modern decor is warm and inviting; the property is perfect for a group getaway.
CITY: Grafton
The Stable House
Western-themed, fully-furnished living quarters that sleep seven, attached barn and stables on the 50 acre Herold Ranch, adjacent to J&M Quarter Horses. Full kitchen, patio and BBQ. Hunters welcome. Corral and horse stall rental available.
CITY: Alto Pass
The Riverside Cottage - A Loading Dock Guest House
Picture-perfect describes this unique, art-filled guest house with overstuffed furniture, fireplace and full kitchen. Located near the riverfront in Grafton, it's the perfect place to slip away for a while!
CITY: Grafton
The River House
Relax, reflect and unwind in this private guest house that is a turn-of-the-century cottage completely restored with modern amenities. Located high above the confluence of the Mississippi & Illinois Rivers, it offers a quiet retreat with a spectacular view, yet it is only one block from village shops, marina, restaurants, bike trails and the scenic byway.
CITY: Grafton
The Refuge
1500 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, full kitchen, large living room. 4 twin beds, 1 king and 1 full bed. 1/2 block off Main St in Golconda. Boat parking available. All are welcome.
CITY: Golconda
The Powell House
The recently renovated Powell House is a three-bedroom/two-bath home in The Galena Territory near the Owners' Club. Reasonably priced, sleeps eight and features a fully-equipped kitchen with seating for eight.
CITY: Galena
The Nest at Palisades Cabins
The Nest at Palisades Cabins offer secluded luxury cabins designed to provide charm, quiet luxury and romance. We're located on a wooded acreage high above the Mississippi River minutes from Savanna, the Palisades State Park and an easy 20 minute drive to Galena.
CITY: Savanna
The McClure Guesthouse
Ideal venue for your; Overnight Accommodations, Bridal & Baby Showers, Business Luncheons and Dinners, Family Events, Anniversaries, Birthday Parties, Intimate Weddings. An 1872 Restored Italianate Victorian Home Located in the Heart of Downtown Olney, Illinois During the extensive restoration project the finest materials were used and extensive research was conducted to return this home to its original grandeur. You will marvel at the exquisite detail that has been put into this project.
CITY: Olney
The Lodge at Giant City State Park
Make the scenic trek to Giant City State Park for the all-you-can-eat fried chicken dinner, served in the rustic dining room at Giant City Lodge. The family-style Southern fried chicken comes with made-from-scratch dumplings, mashed potatoes and biscuits with rich country milk gravy.
CITY: Makanda
The Lil Cottage
Located between Arthur and Arcola in the small group of houses called Chesterville. This is a one bedroom house, with living room, full kitchen and bathroom. The bedroom has a queen size bed and the living room has a queen size sofa bed. It also has air conditioning and a washer & dryer, it is newly remodeled.
CITY: Arthur
The Inn at Irish Hollow
Called "deliciously rustic" by the New York Times, Irish Hollow is located on 500 rolling acres in the Galena countryside on the site of a former whistle stop. The accommodations include rooms at the historic inn, as well as private English-style cottages with beautiful gardens. Indulge in a massage or hike the miles of trails that pass by a 1,300-acre nature preserve. Irish Hollow is known for its gourmet country breakfasts and dinners made with seasonal ingredients from its own organic gardens.
CITY: Galena
The Galena Lake House
A spectacular 6-bedroom/6-bath lakeside home in Galena Territory. Spacious and private. Sound systems, 28-by-30 conference room, ping-pong, two stone fireplaces. Enjoy Eagle Ridge Resort amenities. See our Web site photos to appreciate.
CITY: Galena
The Galena Farmhouse
Experience country life in this large, updated country farmhouse on 8 acres; six bedrooms, three baths. Perfect for family gatherings or a romantic weekend getaway. All bedding, towels, dishes provided. Weber grill. Big screen/HD satellite TVs. Internet access. Minutes from Galena.
CITY: Galena
The Fish House - A Loading Dock Guest House
This upscale cottage was designed with comfort and fun in mind. Perfect for families or singles, the Guest House sleeps up to 6 with one king size bed and four twin size bunks. A full kitchen and large living room makes for a most relaxing stay. Two televisions and wireless internet access keep you in touch. The Guest House is small-pet friendly with a fenced-in side garden.
CITY: Grafton
The Cottage On Lake Galena
A spectacular 2-bedroom/2.5-bath lakeside cottage in Galena Territory. Private, romantic, pristine and upscale. Hot tubs, sound systems, three stone fireplaces. Enjoy Eagle Ridge Resort amenities. See our website photos to appreciate.
CITY: Galena
The Cabins & Cottages at Shale Lake
There are four different cabins in various sizes to choose from and each one comes with a beautiful view of the lake. All the cabins have a screened in porch, a/c, full kitchen, 3/4 baths and an open floor plan.
CITY: Williamson
The Blue House
This charming old house is located in the historic town of Elizabethtown, and dates to the late 19th century. The country style furnishings throughout the house will make you feel right at home. There are two bedrooms and two baths, plus a large living room and dining room. A full kitchen provides you the opportunity to prepare whatever you prefer, or you can dine at one of the local restaurants. The large yard provides privacy but allows plenty of room for play. You will enjoy the great view of the Ohio River from the back yard as you have your morning coffee, or while enjoying a glass of wine in the evening from one of the regions wineries. The house is on the Ohio Scenic byway and can be your staging point as you enjoy the area's scenic and historic attractions, such as Garden of the Gods, Shawnee National Forest and Cave-In-Rock.
CITY: Elizabethtown
The Birds Nest
The Birds Nest is a newer vacation home in The Galena Territory; three bedrooms/three bathrooms, pull-out couch and futon. Stargazing area, two decks, screened porch, washer/dryer. Multi-night discounts.
CITY: Galena
Tara Point Inn and Cottages
Noted in Midwest Living magazine as "a riverside retreat for the romantic," the Tara Point Inn is known for its incredible accommodations and breathtaking views of the Mississippi River. Atop the palisades bluffs above Grafton, visitors can choose either the main inn or a secluded cozy cabin escape to what some call the most pleasantly memorable getaway experiences in the Midwest.
CITY: Grafton
Sunrise Bay Vacation Rental Home
Spacious waterfront home ready for your summer vacation with enough private sleeping quarters for 12 adults and room left over for the kids. Large kitchen, family room, great room, 3 full baths, 2 fireplaces, 3-season room, upper and lower deck, boat dock and pier and a user friendly lot that allows for great waterfront access. Go to website for full list of rates & amenities.
CITY: Lake Carroll
Sue Cox Guesthouse
Guest house in a quiet, comfortable, rural setting. Two bedrooms sleep 4 comfortably. House furnished with all new items.
CITY: Pittsfield
Studtmann Properties
Comfortable, luxurious vacation homes located at Apple Canyon Lake. Each home sleeps up to eight people. Some homes are pet friendly. Ideal for large or multiple families. Lake views.
CITY: Apple River
Starved Rock Lodge - Cabins
Historic Lodge nestled in Starved Rock State Park. Open daily, on-site bar, indoor pool; hotel and cabins in the woods, free WiFi, restaurant & seasonal, outdoor dining.
CITY: Utica
Starved Rock Lodge
Full-service Conference Center in Starved Rock State Park. Dining room, bar, veranda, outdoor dining, indoor pool (for Lodge guests). Retreats, meetings, banquets and dream weddings. Lodge has 69 rooms and 21 cabin rooms in a rustic, wooded setting.
CITY: Oglesby
Starved Rock Inn
Eight room rustic country inn, decorated in handcrafted wood furnishings. Unique, tranquil getaway. Open April till November. $
CITY: Ottawa
Starved Rock Inn
Eight room rustic country inn, decorated in handcrafted wood furnishings. A unique tranquil get-away. Open April - November. For reservations, call 815-667-4211 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
CITY: Utica
Starved Rock Adventures Harbor Villas and Suites
Waterfront family villas and suites. 1-2 bedroom housekeeping units. Deluxe and unique. Open April through October. $$
CITY: Ottawa
Sprague's Kinderhook Lodge
Sprague's Kinderhook lodge is perfect for hunting parties, business meetings, or retreats. Home-cooked meals along with large meeting rooms, nestled in the heart of hunting and recreational opportunities in Pike County.
CITY: Barry
Southern Wynds
We are Southern Illinois' destination for a secluded and peaceful getaway. We are luxurious, fully equipped log homes, set on 95 acres, available to you for a few days, a week, or even longer. Each cabin can comfortably sleep 6 to 8 people. Our cabins were built specifically for guests who want to get away from the busy realities of life and just enjoy the simple things. Enjoy fishing in our lakes, hunting, the wildlife and beautiful sunsets from the deck. We are an easy ten minutes from Carbondale and Southern Illinois University, and within driving distance to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, Southern Illinois lakes, Shawnee National Forest, Giant City Park and the DuQuoin fairgrounds.
CITY: De Soto
Skyline View Cabins
Skyline View Cabins invite you to Southern Illinois to enjoy the most beautiful view in the area. From your cabin front porch, you can see the rolling hills of the Shawnee National Forest, Bald Knob Cross and lots of wildlife. In the Winter and early Spring there are 20 acres of hillside woods to tromp through, The property joins the Quetil Walking Trail, into Alto Pass. Both cabins have vaulted ceilings in the living room, kitchen and bedrooms, with real fireplaces, satellite TV and DVD player. Cabins come furnished with leather look sofas, chairs with ottomans, and a dining table that seats 4 people. Local art has been used to decorate both of the cabins.
CITY: Cobden
Shawnee Homeplace
Shawnee Homeplace is a two-bedroom brick home with modern comforts in the middle of 450 acres along the Ohio River three miles southwest of Rosiclare. Enjoy the trails, Ohio River frontage, abundant wildlife or the peace and quiet of the porch. Owner: Laura Lamar. Mailing address PO Box 329, Elizabethtown, IL 62931 Opening: April 2009 (1 rental ).
CITY: Rosiclare
Seven Eagles Cabins
Both cabins have air & heat and each has its own private shower and rest room. Each cabin has a picnic table and fire pit, and best of all - firewood. Linen and towels are included with the rental. One cabin has a Queen Size bed and loft area with table and chairs. The other cabin has a full size and a single bed with a loft area. Our log cabins are nested next to The Great River Bike Path and hundreds of acres of Illinois Fish and Wildlife Reserve that offers excellent fishing, bird watching, hunting, biking, hiking, and wildlife enjoyment.
CITY: Savanna
Seasons Lodge & Condominiums
Provides affordably priced and beautifully furnished accommodations. Optional spa and fireplace suites. Restaurant and golf course on site.
CITY: Whittington
Sassafras Hill
Farmhouse rental ideal for sportsman. 3 double beds and 3 single beds, 2 baths and full kitchen, with washer & dryer.
CITY: Dongola
San Damiano Retreat Center and Shrine
Covering 200 acres of the bluffs of the Ohio river and surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest, this is a place of beauty, quiet and calmness. Private cottages have all the conveniences, plus dining room, conference center, hiking, fishing and chapel.
CITY: Golconda
Rustle Hill Winery
On the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, this winery features an amphitheater bandstand for live music, great wines and beers, restaurant and cabins for rent.
CITY: Cobden
Rustle Hill Cabins
The Vineyard Chalet cabins are nestled across the valley from the winery, overlooking the pond and amphitheater. Some of the amenities include: Cathedral ceilings, Full kitchen, King size bed, Upstairs loft with six windows, 2 fireplaces, Central heat and air, Wrap around deck. The cabin is designed for a single couple...but can sleep 4 to 6.
CITY: Cobden
Rustic Hideaway Cabins
Private log cabins in a wooded setting. Hot tub on covered back deck. Full kitchen including dishes. TV/VCR. Linens and paper products supplied. Fireplace. Loft.
CITY: Jonesboro
Rustic Getaway Cabins
Three cozy, private cabins located in the Southernmost part of Illinois. Located on 22 acres of rolling hills, each cabin features: full kitchens, TV/VCR, full bath and sleeps 4. During your stay, enjoy nearby outdoor activities, such as hiking, hunting, fishing, biking, canoeing and horseback riding. Each cabin features a private wooded setting. Relax and enjoy nature at its best.
CITY: Anna
Rustic Getaway Cabins
3 cozy private cabins located in the Southernmost part of Illinois. Enjoy nearby outdoor activities, such as hiking, hunting, fishing, biking, canoeing and horseback riding. Each cabin features a private wooded setting. Relax and enjoy nature at its best.
CITY: Buncombe
Rowling Ridge Guest House
Cross the creek to experience our rustic cabin in the woods. Nestled among the tree-covered bluffs is where you'll find our little piece of nature. A getaway without phones, television, cable or internet… truly a place to get away from it all. Located just 1.2 miles north of Grafton on the Illinois Route 100, the guest house features two bedrooms and comfortably accommodates four people. Kitchen includes appliances and cooking supplies. Outdoors you'll find a beautiful creek, running spring, fire pit and BBQ grill.
CITY: Grafton
Rosebud Rentals, Inc.
Our properties provide either seclusion or being close to amenities. Enjoy hiking, biking, golfing, horseback riding, outdoor pool, indoor pool, fitness and game room, and much more.
CITY: Elizabeth
Rocky Waters Vineyard/Winery, Inc.
Walk in the vineyard, swim in the lake or just come and relax in the peace and quiet of the log home, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
CITY: Hanover
Rocky Comfort Cabins
Our cabins lie in the midst of a peaceful haven, with an abundance of rural charm ready to lure you out of your desire to just experience lazy, unencumbered hours of relaxation. Step out onto the french colonial style porch of the Creole House and enjoy complete privacy with a gorgeous view that goes for miles, yet a short stroll away from The Romance of Italy at Blue Sky Vineyards. A zipline, wilderness areas, rock climbing, great fishing, boating, and water activities are all either within easy walking distance or a scenic drive from your tranquil surroundings in the beautiful Shawnee National Forest.
CITY: Makanda
Rochelle Railroad Diamond Lodge
The Rochelle Diamond Lodge is a charming Lodge located just 50 yards from the Rochelle Train Park. Three Guest Suites are currently available and an actual caboose is on site and being renovated and will be available to stay in soon! The Lodge's comfortable and tasteful decor will make you feel right at home. It's all about relaxation, and who would want it any other way? Picnic tables in the back are the perfect spot to barbeque or enjoy a nice tall glass of lemonade in the summer and enjoy your privacy taking pictures in front of the on-site caboose! RAILFANS: Enjoy your day at the Railroad Park and then just walk back across the tracks to your Suite!
CITY: Rochelle
Robin Hood Woods Resort & Campground
This resort and campground has 5 Cabins and over 200 campsites located in a wooded area with water, electricity, and sewers. There is an Inground outdoor pool, 2 bathhouses, pavilion, gameroom, playground, and a store on the property. The Rental cottages and log cabins come with air, kitchens, and bath. The Nine cabins also have satellite TV. The resort is 2.5 miles from Lake Shelbyville. Open April 1st - October 31st each year. Wi-Fi Access.
CITY: Shelbyville
Robert Johnson Rentals, LLC
Three spectacular getaways, builder owned and maintained. Custom designed, wooded lots. Fully furnished and equipped. Beautifully decorated. Year-round hot tubs. Pool tables. Resort amenities. Complimentary Welcome Basket, coffee/tea.
CITY: Galena
RiverView Suites
These suites are private, secure and first class in a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Fully furnished one and two bedroom units. Kitchen, VCR, digital cable, washer and dryer, free local calls.
CITY: Alton
Riverbend Retreat
Riverbend Retreat is a fully renovated 1919 bungalow farmstead surrounded by the Embarras (Embraw) river valley, pasture and farmland. The house is divided into two suites, one on each floor. It features original wood floors on the first floor, mission light fixtures and furniture, and free use of the washer/dryer and foosball table in the basement. Outside features include picnic tables, a grill, two campfire circles, outdoor lighting (60 amber bulbs) and a riverfront lawn. Wedding, reunion or other big get together coming up? Put up the family at Riverbend Retreat, cook some of your own meals and have a great time!
CITY: Tuscola
RiverBank Lodge
Be inspired by dramatic architectural details and our leather-packed northwoods lodge themed interior spaces. Located on the banks of the Sangamon River, we know you will remember this unique lodging experience!
CITY: Petersburg
River Park Getaway
A genuine getaway. Perfect river view, charming interior, queen bed & hide a bed couch, sundeck.
CITY: Hamilton
Rim Rock's Dogwood Cabins
A nature lover's dream, Rim Rock's offers cabins with all the amenities in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest, adjacent to the popular Rim Rock Recreational Trail and Garden of the Gods. Rim Rock's is within short driving distance of all Southern Illinois has to offer, and features its own private hiking trail on its 77-acre site.
CITY: Elizabethtown
Rend Lake Cabins in the Woods
Two cabins. Located off the southwest side of Rend Lake complete with full kitchen, two bedrooms, satellite TV, washer and dryer, front porch with swing, fire pit, barbecue grill and just 15 minutes off of Interstate 57.
CITY: Benton
Red Ruby Inn
This beautiful guest house offers three bedrooms & shared library/sitting room. 1 bedroom with private bath - 2 share a bathroom. Located in a historic brick home 2 blocks from business district offering unique shopping, coffee shops, antique shops & both fine dining & family friendly restaurants.
CITY: Mount Carroll
Recoup, LLC
Breathtaking views; beautiful, newly remodeled four bedroom, three bathroom home. House sleeps up to ten adults. Full finished basement with wet bar. Outside fire pit and huge wrap-around deck.
CITY: Galena
Point Comfort
Lake house vacation rental home; one large bedroom with kitchen, laundry room, patio room with spectacular view of the lake, family room with dining table, deck, screened porch, fireplaces, one acre of land on beautiful Vernor Lake, and walking distance to Richland County Country Club. Relax and fish from the dock on this quiet lake side retreat.
CITY: Olney
Pleasant View Lodging
Lodging nestled in the heart of the Shawnee Forest. One furnished cabin (sleeps up to 4) and one furnished modern modular home (sleeps 5-7) that includes all amenities. Perfect for travelers and hunters. Located on private ground that joins government land. Located close to Garden of the Gods, Rim Rock Trail, Pounds Hollow Lake, High Know and other recreational sites.
CITY: Elizabethtown
Pinnon Lake Cabin
Tucked away in the beautiful rolling hills of Southern Illinois, the cabin location rests on the highly acclaimed Southern Illinois Wine Trail. Pinnon Lake is five minutes from the edge of Shawnee National Forrest. We are only three miles off Interstate 57 at exit 36. Moments from anywhere yet feels like miles from it all. On any given day you may observe deer in the field, geese landing on the lake, a family of wild turkeys at the edge of the woods. In the spring you may even take a peek at our new baby calves, as the property is a third generation working family farm.
CITY: Buncombe
Pine View Cabins
Great weekend get-away. Many trails and Clydesdale horses available for riding. Cabin rentals available.
CITY: Keithsburg
Pine Lakes Resort
2 bedroom, 1 bath cottages are set along our beautiful 45 acre lake. Enjoy free fishing (no license required), beach swimming, hiking, boat rentals, golf cart rentals, hayrides, playgrounds, planned activites, and more.
CITY: Pittsfield
Pierson Guest House
Charming Victorian home just a few miles from Galena, Dubuque, Iowa and Shullsburg, Wis. Friendly hometown atmosphere with hometown amenities. All bedding, towels, dishes furnished. Large back yard, patio. Central A/C.
CITY: Scales Mound
Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center
As a centerpeice of Pere Marquette State Park, the lodge and restaurant are an attraction for visitors from miles around. Visitors can spend a day at the park and explore the Great Room of the lodge, dine in the restaurant or even spend a night in a cozy lodge room or cabin. The centerpeice of the rustic timber 1930s Great Room is the 700 ton stone fireplace and life-size chess set. The Great Rooms beckons visitors to pull up a chair and a glass of wine with a view of the Illinois River. The Lodge restaurant is known for its family-style chicken dinner and season Sunday brunch buffets. Spend the afternoon or a weekend for an unforgettable experience.
CITY: Grafton
Paula Switzer Lodging
2 bedrooms with sleeping accomodations for 5, a full size, and 2 twin beds and a rollaway. A stocked kitchen
CITY: Golconda
Patty and Bill's Riverfront Cottage
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The Department of Veterans Affairs has increased its vehicle fleet by almost 50 percent since 2005 — acquiring more than 5,000 vehicles — due largely to new programs that provide in-home care and transportation for veterans to and from VA medical facilities.
This is according to a U.S. Government Accountability study released this month that found the federal non-postal, non-combat vehicle fleet has grown 7 percent since 2005 to 449,444 vehicles.
The GAO did not calculate the cost of the 29,062 added vehicles, but noted that 54,964 new and replacement vehicles in 2011 cost $1.36 billion.
The Air Force, meanwhile, is on track to save millions of dollars as it has reduced its non-tactical vehicle fleet by 7 percent. In August 2011, the agency identified more than 6,000 underutilized vehicles that, if eliminated, could save the Air Force an estimated half billion dollars in procurement and leasing costs.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base officials said the size of the local fleet has actually increased by seven vehicles to 708, but that was largely because of base realignments that brought more than 1,000 new positions to the base. Base officials expect the fleet to shrink as a result of defense cuts next year.
President Barack Obama in May 2011 issued a memorandum calling for federal agencies to help reduce oil imports by one-third by 2025 by right-sizing their fleets.
"The Federal fleet should operate only as many vehicles as needed to work efficiently, leveraging Federal purchasing dollars to build manufacturing capacity for more alternative fueled vehicles, and reducing petroleum consumption through efficiency and alternative fuels," the order said.
But cutting down on vehicles is at cross purposes with increasing services to veterans. The VA medical centers in Cincinnati and Dayton added 73 new vehicles to their fleets in recent years of at a cost of $365,289. This brought the two hospitals' vehicle budget to $859,753.
"The addition of vehicles into the fleet can primarily be attributed to the growth of clinical activities that intend to make healthcare more accessible for veterans," said southwest Ohio VA spokeswoman Denise Kerr. "Primarily, mental health and primary care programs are responsible for the most growth."
VA officials say the number of veterans is decreasing, but the amount of staff and services needed are increasing for veterans with service-connected disabilities and those using expanded mental health, home-based and rural care services.
For example, the Dayton VA has 23 vehicles assigned to clinicians who travel from clinics in Dayton, Middletown, Lima and Springfield to veterans' homes to treat medical, social and behavioral conditions. This program was started six years ago. To date, there have been 560 veterans assisted by this program.
The Cincinnati VA has 33 vehicles in this program, up from five in 2005, which currently serves 460 veterans.
Another 33 vehicles in Dayton and 11 in Cincinnati are used to deliver mental health care to hundreds of veterans' homes. A mobile health unit based out of an RV offers screening and other services to rural areas.
The VA leases the vehicles through the U.S. General Services Administration. The majority of the vehicles driven by local VA employees are Chevrolet Malibus, Chevrolet Impalas, Pontiac G6s and Ford Fusions.
"The vehicles purchased for the patient care programs are compact and midsize vehicles," Kerr said. "We also purchase alternative fuel vehicles for the local dispatch motor pool."
The GAO report found that the percentage of alternative fuel vehicles increased from about 14 percent to 33 percent of the federal fleet since 2005. VA officials say at least 75 percent of the vehicles they acquire use flex fuels.
The Wright-Patterson fleet has increased its percentage of vehicles sipping ethanol from 16 percent in 2008 to 47 percent now.
"That puts (the base) at pretty much the top Air Force-wide in driving that," said WPAFB spokesman Daryl Mayer.
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Ambitious new IIHF member undergoes first hockey audit
BISHKEK Adam Sollitt, the IIHFs Project Coordinator Research & Audit, recently travelled to Kyrgyzstan, the IIHFs newest member nation.The Central Asian country that lies between Kazakhstan and China was accepted as the 70th IIHF member by the IIHF Annual Congress in May. Last winter they won gold in the second-tier ice hockey tournament of the Asian Winter Games.IIHF.com asked the Canadian based at the Vierumäki Sports Institute of Finland about his impressions from the recent trip and his work with the audits.Tell us a bit about your recent trip for the audit to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.It was a well-organised audit by the local federation. You could see that they are excited to be a member of the IIHF and they really pushed to speed up the audit process and to have it early. After their success at the Asian Winter Games theyre now really motivated to do well internationally. Thats why they joined the IIHF. They want to compete in the IIHF World Championship and of course before they compete we need to understand their programs better. We need to understand what they have and what their current situation is. Because they really want to participate as fast as possible they pushed us to do the audit as quickly as possible, so I went there together with Harald Springfeld, our Asian Sport Development Manager.What impression did you get?It was only a three-day audit, but it was organised very well. They wanted to make a good impression and also organised meetings with various politicians like the Minister of Sports, the Prime Minister, the President of the Olympic Preparation Centre and the Mayor of Bishkek to discuss the future of Kyrgyz hockey. Our impressions were quite good. For a country thats so young in the IIHF and rather small in the number of registered players they have a lot of attention right now because they won a gold medal in the Asian Winter Games. They have a lot of opportunities to develop because they have the commitment and backing of the political leaders. In this sense its a very promising nation because they have something that a lot of other countries dont have and thats really good communication lines with the political leaders.What are Kyrgyzstan and its capital Bishkek like?Bishkek is kind of a big city of about one million people. It is their largest city. Its quite clean, with most buildings being from the Soviet times.I didnt see much of the country because we were only there for three days and it takes a lot of time to go through all the documents. But I heard that the country is very beautiful and they gave us a DVD so we can see what we missed.In Bishkek we went to the ice rink and for lunch we went to these traditional yurts, some kind of tents, and we had horse meat, one of their national dishes. Once we also ate at the presidents building, which is also called White House in Bishkek.Actually their one ice rink was pretty nice. Its relatively new, just three years old, and it was in good condition. But they forgot benches for the players and officials. They have doors so the players have to sit in the stands, which might be interesting for the fans.Did you watch a game there?We did watch an exhibition game. Their league is split up into three mini-tournaments, but two of the teams that compete in this national championship played an exhibition game while we were there so we could get some kind of impression.Whats most surprising is that there are also many older players who are still playing. A lot of players were over 40 years old and there was one player who was about 63. We have to keep in mind that there is only one indoor ice rink in operation right now. Therefore most of the teams are practising outdoor. Thats why their practice time and levels are not quite up to normal standards, although some of the players were pretty good.There are also some Russian players who are playing in Kyrgyzstan and some of them are also living there.Was it easy to communicate with the people during your trip?We had a very talented translator in Kyrgyzstan, otherwise it would probably be difficult. Most time they spoke in Russian, but they also have their own language, Kyrgyz. When we were at the rink we also met some parents who were expats from North America. They and their kids are also playing ice hockey.Did you have any special experiences during your time in Kyrgyzstan?There was one evening we had a traditional Kyrgyz sauna night. The sauna was a bit like a Finnish sauna and they had a pool area where we were able to go. Afterwards they had set up a dinner where you could go between sauna and eat your food. And there its apparently a tradition to bring their guests of honour a head of a lamb. So they brought in a cooked head of a lamb and put it in front of us and asked us to cut up the head. This was an interesting experience. Its something I havent been given before.How many audits do you usually do per year?It depends on the year. Last year was a rather quiet year, but were averaging about 20 audits per year. Weve done totally 48 national association audits and seven female-specific audits for top countries.What are you looking at when you go to a new country like Kyrgyzstan for an audit?For a new member were mostly looking at what exists and what doesnt. We need to know what opportunities there are for them and also for the IIHF. Its a good opportunity for them to learn about our programs, not only the World Championship but also for example the Recruitment Program or the Learn to Play Program or that they can participate in Development Camps and look at our officiating manuals they havent been exposed to before. Were also looking at their total structure and their organisation and strategies, their short-term and long-term goals. We are looking at all their programs and everything they do as a national association from organising their annual meetings to league operations. Were giving them some directions on what theyre missing and what they could do and we give them some options and ask them to make decisions on where they want to improve and what is their priority and make it work together with us.Do you actually rate the countries?We give developing hockey nations a score based on what they have and what they do not have. We do that by going through their strategies and all their programs and give points for what they have and how it is used within their organisation. Like that were also giving them some kind of direction because all these programs are weighted according to importance.What are the main goals of the audits?The main premise in the end is to give us and our committees a better understanding of how the countries work and how we can better support them and develop programs that will address actual needs and not just perceived needs. Like that we can make decisions based on facts we know rather than what we think we know. At the same time we give countries a tool, the audit report, so they can address their weaknesses and address areas they want to focus on.Which audits will follow in the next few months?This year we are starting with the audit for the top-13 nations. These audits will be a little bit different. It will be more about benchmarking and collecting best practices and finding good examples that might benefit the other nations. 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Those in the market for an "Incredible Hulk"-themed car have the chance to bid on an animated Chevrolet Caprice seized in a prior drug bust by the Butler County Sheriff's Office.
An online auction by the U.S. Marshals Service closes on Monday for the 1989 Chevrolet Caprice seized in March along with six other vehicles. The vehicle was seized and forfeited to the government as part of a drug case against Thomas E. King of Fort Wayne, Ind., who was arrested in early March while arriving to pick up a large shipment of drugs along Symmes Road in Fairfield, according to the sheriff's office.
The auction can be accessed online at www.skipcoautoauction.com/Marshall-Auction/US-Marshal-Units.aspx.
Proceeds generated from the auction will be deposited into the U.S. Department of Justice's Assets Forfeiture Fund — used to compensate victims, supplement law enforcement programs and support community programs.
In total, the sheriff's office had seized from King more than 500 pounds of marijuana, a loaded Kel-Tec semi-automatic rifle, a Freightliner semi-trailer, a Lexus, a Jeep Grand Cherokee, a GMC Denali, a Dodge Ram, a Chrysler Aspen, and most notably the "green machine" Chevrolet Caprice painted and detailed with an "Incredible Hulk" theme.
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Dennis D. Genereau, 67, of Barnum, Minn., went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2012.
Dennis D. Genereau, 67, of Barnum, Minn., went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2012. He was born Aug. 10, 1944, in Duluth to Delbert and Marguerite (Couture) Genereau.
Dennis married the love of his life, Annabelle Gooder, on April 1, 1967 in Duluth. They were just one day short of their 45th wedding anniversary. He grew up in Duluth, attending St. James Elementary School, and Cathedral High School. Dennis graduated from UMD in 1966 with an Industrial Arts Degree. He taught Industrial Arts at Duluth Cathedral High School for nine years, and coached hockey five of those years, taking four of his teams to the state high school hockey tournament.
In 1975, Dennis took a leap of faith and bought a dairy farm in rural Barnum, which was a perfect place to raise nine children. In 1978, he started working for Boldt Construction in Cloquet, where he was a construction superintendent for many years. Some of his more notable projects include the library and Weber Music Hall at UMD, the St. Olaf College Library, Hennepin County Garbage Incinerator and the NSP Garbage Separator in South St. Paul. He passed many of his skills on to his children, always modeling hard work, strength, and shared his knowledge of many things. He was able to take his kids to 48 states, Canada, and Mexico through many family trips with a van and pop-up camper. Dennis loved deer hunting with his sons and sons-in-law, being in the woods, and being on his tractors out in the fields. He lived for his vacations with Annabelle to Tombstone, Ariz., each spring.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; and his father-in-law, William Gooder. He is survived by his wife, Annabelle; nine children: Shawn (Allison) of Blaine, Patrick (Katie) of Pine City, Melissa (Justin) Strey of Prior Lake, Kyle (Katie) of Esko, Laura (Sam) Nordby of Sartell, Elizabeth (Butch) Dahl of Pine River, Andrew (Gwen) of Cloquet, Steven (Jenny) of Foley, Dennis (Christy) of Cromwell; 27 grandchildren and one little girl due in August; sisters, Marilyn (Bob) Smith of Eaton, Colo., Adrianne (John) Gyllen of St. Croix Falls, Wis., Anne (Lee) Kolquist of Geneva, Ill.; mother-in-law, Evelyn Gooder of Duluth; brothers-in-law, Bill (Katie) Gooder of Duluth, Ted (Korlyn) Gooder of St. Paul; sisters-in-law, Sis (Jim) Krezowski of McGregor and Diane (Ralph) Doty of Florida.
Visitation: Tuesday, April 3, from 5-7 p.m. with a wake service beginning at 7 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Care in Cloquet. The visitation will resume on Wednesday, April 4 from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Cloquet, followed by a luncheon in the church social hall. Interment services will follow at Sandy Lake Cemetery. The family has selected Nelson Funeral Care of Cloquet to assist them with arrangements. See their online guest book at www.nelsonfuneralcare.net
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Sounds like a great trip! You almost convinced me to do it...almost!:-)
Sprinting up Acatenango (Andy)
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Nov 20, 2010
As any experienced hiker will tell you, always make sure to book a 13,000 foot climb as late as possible and with as little preparation as possible. Following this guidance we booked our tour the day before our ascent and filled out the hiking questionnaire as vaguely as possible. O.X. (the tour outfitter we chose solely based on the fact that their dog is great) gave us a questionnaire Friday when we (Lindsey, Tim, John (friend from school) and I) told them we were going. The questionnaire asked things such as "How many cubic centimeters does your trekking bag have?" or "What kind of high altitude climbing experience do you have?" As there was no space to answer the questions with "I don't know what you are talking about" we left them blank and crossed our fingers for the best. Additionally, one of the tour guides said, with a completely straight face, that he wasn't sure if he was physically prepared for the climb as for the past couple of weeks he has had a glass of wine with dinner. I interpreted this to mean he had a glass of wine with his dinner of twinkies and ho-ho's ... i find ignorance to be the best strategy in these situations.
That Friday night we met at O.X. headquarters in Antigua to go over the plan and pack our bags. With us on the trip we had one "master" tour guide, Kevin, two trainees, Stefan and Ed, a french couple, a just out of the army swiss (i didn't know that was possible), a somewhat know it all American medical student, an English pansy, and an African razorback dog named Shyla. All in all a rather ragtag group of people. Kevin took us through what we could expect on the hike including talks about "the first 45 minutes are the worst," "purgatory is just a name," "the trail is only 4 miles long which means every step is about 8 inches tall(!)" and, my personal favorite, "sure the banditos on the mountain shot a tour guide in the face last time we went but we have tourist police this time." After all the formalities were out of the way we got to packing. Since we were camping overnight on the mountain we needed to be prepared for the extreme cold and wind. Therefore we got to take our pick from any of the outdated down jackets and a rather expansive collection of neon colored winter hats. As you will see in the pictures, we chose wisely. Once packed, we were wished a good night sleep (aka don't drink too much tonight - unrelated story, everyone in Antigua thinks tourists drink non-stop, i must get asked about 5 times a day "so you pretty hungover eh?" its a bit of an insult when Ive only drank probably twice in the month I've been down here and they are pretty much insinuating I look like crap) and ushered out into the street.
Sleep was a little rough that night as Tim and I had to help out at a fundraiser for the school we volunteer at and the neighborhood dogs/cows/roosters/fireworks were more active than usual. But by 5:30am the next morning we were up and going and within an hour we were driving towards Acatenango. The drive was on mostly unpaved roads with no signs or indications that we were going the right way except the enormous volcano getting closer. Along the way Volcan Fuego decided to erupt and give us a nice view of what we were in for (Fuego is the active peak that is actually joined with Acatenango, their peaks being about a mile apart) The car climbed about 7,000 of the 13,000 ft (phew) and stopped at a random corn farm in the middle of no where. Turns out, thats where the hike begins. Grabbing our hiking sticks, donning our larger than i remembered packs and with an armed police officer in the front and back of the group we headed off for our hike. I'm not sure if any of you have had the experience of hiking in the wilderness with armed police officers but I have to say, it made me feel pretty special.
Most mountains in the states have some information or signs leading you to the mountain. Acatenango has a plastic baby hanging from a tree limb. So, as predicted by Kevin, the first 45 minutes of the climb were awful. We walked pretty much straight up hill (Guatemalans don't believe in cutting trails back and forth) through corn fields in dirt that, had it been a little lighter, I would have thought was sand. The pace Kevin set, however, was decent and we stopped for breaks often enough to not feel like we were over exerting ourselves. Along the way we were greeted by several Guatemalan farmers carrying huge machetes and wished "buene suerte!" by each. Guatemalans as a whole are an extremely friendly people. I wish I could say the same about our canine companion. We found out, as more and more evidence continued to pile up, that Shyla is an extremely racist dog. Every Guatemalan we met along the way was barked, growled or chased at and at no point in time did she show any aggression to non-Guatemalans. Selective man's best friend.
We finally reached the "jungle" area of the climb. The trails here were often washed out and overgrown and it took enough of our attention just to keep from falling. When asked by the tour guide what we thought of the view Lindsey replied "you have really nice dirt here." We trudged on and found a few really nice spots to stop and take in the view. At this point we were above the cloud line and had a great view pretty much all the way to Mexico. Dotted in a line were volcanoes all the way up to the border that make up the Volcano Complex of central America. Everyone, with a few exceptions, was tired but in good spirits. The swiss guy seemed like he was too cool for the group and decided to walk about 200 yards in front of everyone else and the french guy continually said, i live in zzee alpzz thiz izz eazzy. Great people. We stopped for lunch at a clearing on the side of the volcano in order to get acclimated to the altitude. Trust me, we took full advantage of the opportunity to rest.
Starting to climb after resting for an hour was torture. The hour allowed all the muscles in my body to come to a collective agreement and cause me as much pain as possible if I decided to continue hiking. The volcano apparently was in on the joke as it decided to create the illusion of a peak every 20 minutes. I'm pretty sure there are 12 peaks on Acatenango. After another 2 or 3 hours of climbing we finally reached the first peak. Very drastically the environment around us went from green lush trees/plant life to dead trees and low shrubs to the final stage of absolutely nothing. Reaching the first peak looked like reaching dark desert sand dunes. There are no trees, shrubs, small plants, nothing just volcanic ash. However, we were greeted by an unbelievable view of the country. We were probably about 4,000 feet above the cloud line and could see every volcano poking out up to Mexico. We were also greeted by the second peak of Acatenango which actually looked like a pretty easy hike from where we were. Again, a joke that the mountain thought would be funny.
This is probably a good time to bring up the concept of altitude sickness if you haven't experienced it. Climbing to this altitude or higher does some funny things to your body. Normally they say that you will experience headaches, nausea, dizziness or just an overall bad feeling. The cure we are told is to take breaks, become acclimated, and drink as much water as possible. Lindsey decided to create her own symptom for altitude sickness that I can only call complete and utter drunkenness. Along the way up the hike I started to notice that Lindsey was laughing at more and more of my jokes. For those not familiar with our relationship this does not normally happen. For a while I just figured I was on fire today, but when we reached the top of the first peak I looked over at Lindsey and noticed her patented "I may have had a little too much" look. Lindsey was literally high on life. So we took a little longer of a break, took some stupid pictures on the edge of a 13,000 foot cliff and tried to keep Lindsey contained and not doing kartwheels on the top of the peak (a much harder task than it sounds). (For further information of the effects of altitude sickness please esee the video entitled "Im just having a nice time")
In order to climb to the highest peak on Acatenango you must first go downhill into a lovely area the tour guides have named "purgatory." Its a mini valley between the two peaks that you must first enter before you start the hell that is the final climb. I found purgatory to actually be quite delightful. A nice downhill climb with great views and you walked towards two massive craters in the volcano that were caused by the last two eruptions on the volcano. These eruptions literally took a massive section of the volcano and sent it curtailing miles in the air. Its unbelievable to think of the force necessary to do this.
The final climb to the peak was less than glamorous. We were exhausted, cold (the temperature dropped drastically near the top), feeling a bit sick, and being very careful to watch a very intoxicated Lindsey teetering on the edge of a cliff with a thirty pound backpack. We walked along a ridge line that was pretty much sand, so every step we took ended up being about a half a normal step with double the effort. The peak that looked so close before was taking us about an hour to get up, but it was well worth it. The final peak is exactly what you would think a top of a volcano looks like. A massive moon like crater with absolutely nothing. Everyone just stood in awe of the place, well almost everyone. Lindsey made it to the top and ran into the crater flailing her arms like a crazy person landing on the moon for the first time and saying something incoherent (this may be an exaggeration). In the end we all made it safely and were extremely excited to finally be at the top.
After setting up camp, we took a walk over to the other edge of the crater to get a good look at Volcan Fuego and pray for an eruption. We basically crawled along a cliff face, found spots that would protect us from the wind, and celebrated our victorious climb with some wine and shots of Guatemalan rum. We were rewarded shortly thereafter with several eruptions of Fuego. We weren't able to spot any lava but seeing a volcano erupt about 1 mile away from you at the same altitude is a pretty surreal. As the sun started to set and the alcohol entered our blood stream, the idea of mountain bowling was born. Soon, large boulders were sent flying down the volcano by a few of our companions and we watched in enjoyment. There are nasty rumors going around that I attempted to mountain bowl and was only able to get my boulder to go about 20 feet, but I assure you these are all falsities.
Watching the sunset along the horizon with an erupting volcano in the forefront was a perfect way to end the day. The wine was a nice touch, although completely unnecessary as we were all feeling a little loopy at that point. For your viewing enjoyment, we attached a few videos below where you�ll notice by the commentary alone that we were feeling pretty good.
As soon as the sun was out of sight it became ridiculously cold. Our group had almost an immediate shudder crawl up our collective spines and without saying a word we headed back to the campsite. The guides prepared our stir fry meals over a mini camp oven and as soon as it was done everyone headed for their tents and crashed for the night. In my tent it was Tim, Lindsey, the tour guide Kevin and the dog Shyla. We had specifically picked this tent thinking 1) the best place to be is next to the most experienced tour guide and 2) the second best place to be is next to an extremely protective large dog. Both reasons were flawed. Shyla, along with being racist, is an extremely selfish sleeper. Originally sanctioned to the bottom of the tent, she ended up making her way to between Lindsey and Kevin and systematically pushing Lindsey into me thereby pushing me into Tim. At around midnight, I woke up to find Lindsey pushing against me with her hands out, me practically spooning Tim, Tim�s entire body completely mushed against the side of the tent and Shyla spread out across two sleeping mats. After determining that some careful maneuvering would not solve anything, I got up and tried to move Shyla. This dog would not be moved and it took me waking up Kevin and us literally picking up a 100 pound dog, that was practically just dead weight, for us to reclaim our beds. The rest of the night was littered with several similar incidents which all resulted in us (Tim, Lindsey and I) getting a collective 4 hours of sleep. Kevin, we found out the next morning, had an amazing nights sleep and felt great.
At around 5 in the morning the tour guides woke us up to watch the sunrise. Freezing, tired and extremely sore we climbed up what seemed to be the hardest incline of the trip (maybe 100 yards of slow incline) and sat to watch the sun come up. Before it made its appearance we had a view of the lava flowing off Pacaya and a great view of the city of Antigua. Taking it in, as best you can when you feel like you were just leveled by a ton of bricks, we enjoyed the view and took some decent pictures of the shadows playing with the landscape. It was really an amazing sight to see I just wish that I didn't feel like absolute trash when it happened. We didn't have the type of patience or general health necessary to watch a sunrise.
After the sunset we all packed up camp in kind of a collective "i feel like crap" silence and started our descent. The ascent was difficult, but as I said earlier, we ended up taking enough breaks that it ended up being an enjoyable experience. The descent would not be the same. Kevin, who the entire time during the ascent was an extremely amicable and caring individual, suddenly turned into this crazy "we need to make the bus deadline" monster who started the descent by saying things like, "what the hell is taking these guys so long," or "we need to meet the bus at a specific time" or, my personal favorite, "i like to run down this part." I think of the 4 miles of trail we probably ran down about a mile of it. This was not out of desire but out of a necessity to not be left behind. When we entered the area that the banditos normally rob people we were so scattered I felt as vulnerable as the hunters from Jurassic park 2 being picked off one by one by the velociraptors (bet you didn't think you would hear a Jurassic park 2 reference today). In all honesty it was a bit concerning as the trail passed through some overgrown jungle and we all had a really difficult time seeing the person ahead of us let alone a guide or police officer. I'm sure we were safe at all times and they took the necessary precautions, just would have been nice to hear it. By the end of the descent (6.5 hrs up 2 hrs down!) peoples legs were in shambles, Lindsey�s toe�s were pretty much bleeding and all good will for the tour guides had gone out the window. But we made it and it was an unbelievable feeling to see that tour bus ready to take us back to civilization.
When we returned to Antigua, we all gathered at a favorite breakfast spot, Rainbow Cafe, gorged on food in silence and thought about how much we dreaded the walk home. Lindsey gave Kevin a little candid feedback on their approach to the descent, but all in all we thanked them for an amazing trip.
It is now a week after finishing the trip and I am not lying when I tell you I still have soreness in my legs. The first few days after our return I walked around the city, as Lindsey so elegantly put it, "like i had a big crap in my pants." Just recently I stopped grunting when walking up or down stairs. I had to brace myself for any sitting or standing movements and I felt like a broken man. But, I will say to anyone that asks, it was absolutely worth it. If you ever have a chance to visit Guatemala I would highly recommend doing the Acatenango trip, just make sure you don't sleep with the racist dog.
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