There’s never a shortage of things to do; only time in which to do it all…
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 [...]
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 [...]
Bike or Scooter to Galena Cellars Winery
While vacationing in Galena be sure to Bike or Scooter to Galena Cellars Winery on Oct. 22 and 23. Enjoy a 12 mile scenic bike or scooter ride through Galena’s countryside to Galena Cellars Winery. Once you arrive at this Galena wine…
Things To Do in Galena; Poopsie’s
An interview with Galena realtor Lisa Radke… via thingstodoingalena.com
Time for one last ride
Even though the family had moved on, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to take one last ride in the Galena Territory. Weather had been kinda iffy yesterday morning, but I decided to go for a bigger ride and it looked like the weather would hold for an hour or two so I decided to take [...]
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 [...]
Independence Day at the Fort
Date: Jul 2, 2011 Location: Apple River Fort State Historic Site Information: Join costumed interpreters as they recreate 1830s frontier life at the Apple River Settlement. Readings of the Declaration of Independence and other holiday events. Cost: Free Event Address: 311 E. Myrtle St.. Event City: Elizabeth Information Phone: 815-858-2028 via galena.org
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