Sometimes you find something in this world that is just so beautiful, it feels almost magical, and you just want to lose yourself in the moment. That’s the way I felt on my recent getaway to Illinois. Mother Nature has a majestic way of showing off her brilliance, especially during the fall season. Breathing in the crisp air as I hiked through the woodlands of The Nature Institute made me feel alive. The colors popped more and more with each…
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Alton Illinois
The welcoming sense of coming home after a long day. Learning about local history from an area resident. And a hearty breakfast to get the day started. Those are all the benefits of staying at a bed & breakfast. Prior to my trip to Alton, Illinois, I had never stayed in a bed & breakfast. Now, I before I check those online travel sites for hotels, I will do more research on bed & breakfast’s in the area. Just a few miles…
There aren’t many things spookier than being in a cemetery, at night, by yourself. Been there, done that… The Alton City Cemetery was the second stop on our Alton Haunted Odyssey Tour. The trolley parked in front of the well-lit Elijah Lovejoy monument, which I mentioned in one of my earlier posts. So far, so good. Not sure why all my photos have a weird green tint, but I feel it adds a creepy effect. No, it’s not an…
If you read my last post, I mentioned I was going to recount my spine-tingling journey through the streets of Alton, Illinois, so here I go. Even though Alton is not the largest town, they sure had their fair share of ghostly haunts. So, in keeping with the spirit of Halloween, I’ll post a ghost story per day, until All Hallows’ Eve. Now, I wouldn’t say I’m a believer or non-believer in ghosts or spirits, but sometimes it just feels…
Just in time for the Halloween season, I thought I would share my ghostly experiences in Alton, Illinois. During this time of year, there are a variety of ghost tour options. I was able to experience two different tours; a river cruise down the Mississippi River and a Trolley Tour through the historic city streets. I would recommend either of these options for those history buffs out there. The river cruise is a relaxing way to learn about the history…
I am packed and ready for my next big adventure. I am heading to Alton, Illinois for a few days to experience a fall adventure. Here in Florida, temperatures are still hitting the high 90’s and everything is still so…green. I guess it’s not a bad thing; the Florida seasons are similar to my wardrobe, all the same color. Oh, how I love fall though. It’s perfect; the temperatures, the colors and the feeling. It’s so festive and happy. After…