For those of you who did not learn to speak German, the title says ‘A discovery journey in Illinois – from Chicago to Galena on the Mississippi… Die letzte Station der Reise ist Galena. Wenn man über die Hauptstraße flaniert, eine Prachtmeile mit Bauten im französischen Kolonialstil, weiß man, warum es mehr als eine Million [...]
Freeport man lives dream of becoming a brewmaster
Steven Winter, 24, of Freeport often gets asked the question, what is his best beer? His answer is, “It’s the one I’ve never had before.” Winter is now living a dream. He is now a brewmaster, creating his own brews full-time at the Galena Brewing Company in Galena. This is a man whose hobby at [...]
Go to Galena, IL, to ski Chestnut Mountain
St. Louis Today reports… I like skiing at Chestnut Mountain because, in my slightly offbeat way of looking at the world, it’s upside down. Let me explain. Most ski and snowboard resorts operate facilities such as restaurants, rental operations and lodging at the bottom of their slopes. That means you roll in, get your lift [...]
Nighttime Sky Presentation
Join us for the Nighttime Sky Presentation on Jan. 21, 2012. At this Galena event, learn about the fascinating history of our solar system and its planets. From 1 – 2 p.m., Diane Sipiera will share her knowledge of the universe at the Banwarth House & Museum. If you’re looking for things to do in [...]
Special Olympics Winter Games 2012 in Galena Illinois
Galena will play host to the Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games on Jan. 31, 2012 at the Chestnut Mountain Resort. This free Galena event is a state competition for Special Olympics Illinois and is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. This event in Galena features a number of events including, alpine skiing, cross country skiing [...]
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