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 [...]
It’s all about the slide…
For our family, the highlight of any summer trip to Galena is the Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain. Sure, everyone knows that Chestnut Mountain offers some of Illinois’ best skiing [no, that’s not an oxymoron!] but not everyone may know it’s just as fun — maybe moreso — in the summer! If you’re heading to [...]
The Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain
This time of year, there are few things that are more fun to do than burn up the Alpine Slide at Chestnut Mountain. Here are a couple of different perspectives… Comment below or use the contact form if you’d like to stay at Teddy Bear Place and take on the Alpine Slide…
Skiing in Illinois? You betcha!
Beautiful Chestnut Mountain is just a short drive away – check the map on the directions tab – and cross country skiing trails abound at Eagle Ridge…
California Visitor
Dear M &D, For years I have been hearing about the wonderful town of Galena, Illinois. (10 years to be exact!) I finally had an opportunity to travel from my home in California to stay in Teddy Bear Place. It has lived up to evey expectation! The moment I walked in the door I felt [...]
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