The cattle girl part of me has always loved the good ol’ fashioned hamburgers. I’m currently on the hunt for best burger in Central Illinois. If you have suggestions on where I should visit, please reach out.
Wanted: Farms to Explore
It’s been fun visiting some farms again in Illinois. Here are a few pictures from a farm that I visited near Lexington. I would love to come explore farms and vineyards in Illinois — if you are interested in a part-country, part-city girl coming to your farming operation with my camera at hand, please let me know.
Lake Bloomington Spillway
I discovered the beautiful Lake Bloomington Spillway! Admittedly, a boy took me on a date here. What a scenic view! I want to go back to Lake Bloomington before the end of the summer for some kayaking, paddle boarding, and maybe an open water swim! If you are in the area, I recommend stopping by.
Loop the Lake
I’m a bit of a triathlete– I really love going on weekend bike rides. What better way to explore my hometown and surrounding towns than on a bike? A high school friend told me about Loop the Lake – a guided bike ride that started at the Dam in Lake Shelbyville. There were 3 guided bike courses — 22, 47 …
Illinois Marathon
I am a distance runner and loved participating in the Illinois Marathon in April. I participated in the half marathon race. They also offered a full marathon, 10K, and 5K. Overall, I thought that the race was well organized and had good crowd support. The course started at the University of Illinois campus and then went through Urbana …