Chicagoist: Extra, Extra

dj_skilz

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:43:55 -0600

@BlueFairlane There are some good spots w/in 200 miles, you just need to know where to look. One I might recommend for you would be a place called Shades State Park in Waveland, IN. Here is the wikipedia entry; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shades_State_Park Better canyons and trails, geared more towards people who camp regularly. It was one of my favorite campgrounds while scouting. Great scenery, access to canoeing, and during the fall a short drive to the Feast of the Hunters Moon Here are some pix; http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=shades+state+park

BlueFairlane

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:10:53 -0600

One of the things I hate about Starved Rock is that the only hint (and it's only a hint) of nature you get within 200 miles of this city is plastered with boardwalks and fences and gates and signs warning idiots about dangerous cliffs, because I guess Illinois people have never figured out this whole gravity thing. And I suppose now, our caretakers will head out to make it worse.

Scooter Libbby

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:56:46 -0600

The Deerpath car once had two other private cars attached to it. Deerpath was nicknamed Cowpath by the riders of the regular coaches & one of the other ones was nicknamed Psychopath.