Galena, IL day trip!! Sunday, October 25th

[Paul Workman]

This coming October 25th (Sunday) should be 'PRIME LEAF' season in NW IL. And, there are some fine Corvette "hilly" roads to and from, as well as a number of sights to see along the way as well as Galena itself; to stop and have a bit of lunch and maybe sample one of the local brews before winding our way back. Or, as an option, we could partake of the Cajun Connection on US Rt 6 just north of Utica, IL (Starved Rock).

Well, this is all "off the top of my head". So, post up if you're interested. Maybe this will make up a little (at least) for the disappointment of the drag races being cancelled.

My thought is to rally in Dixon, IL in the Walmart parking lot, just north of the I-88 and IL 26 exit (about a quarter mile).

From there we could follow US-52 to Mt. Carroll, then north on IL 78 to Warren, IL and take the old Stagecoach route over to Galena.

After stopping there a short while, we could get a bite to eat, if we so desire, swing past Grant's home, for a look-see on our way to Elizabeth where just beyond which we leave US-20 to take a very twisty, scenic "Corvette" route, making our way to Mt. Carroll, IL. and then doubling back to Dixon.

From there those that want to head back toward home can do so via I-88. Or, for those that would like to experience the Cajun Connection for some very authentic Cajun food prepared by a bone-a-fied "Coon-***" Cajun!

Then, the two routes home are either go north to I-80 east, or the more scenic route which is US-6 to Morris to pick up IL 47, or I-80, if that's you preference.

Any takers???

Think about it. And post up if you're interested and let's see if we can get it together. This is completely spontaneous "off the cuff", understand. It is completely informal; come if you want to. For planning purposes, we should gather at the Dixon Walmart (near I-88 on IL 26) in time to head out by 10 AM. If we do, and all goes well, we should be back to Dixon by around 3:30 (in order to be at Cajun Connection before they close (early in winter hours. Stay tuned for updates!)

Well, Ami and I are going. Who's with us??