Hidden (When They Say Hidden, They’re Not Kiddin’) Lake and Copper Dock Wineries

Some days girls just wanna have fun … and that’s the kind of day Sharon and I had when we decided to drive south of Springfield and venture to Hidden Lake and Cooper Dock Wineries. First of all, it was a beautiful day – really gorgeous! All of the heat and humidity, as well asContinue reading “Hidden (When They Say Hidden, They’re Not Kiddin’) Lake and Copper Dock Wineries”

Illinois Amish Country (and a Stop at a Winery)

We decided to go east and travel to Arthur, home to the largest and oldest Amish community in Illinois. Arthur is about an hour and a half from Springfield, and we wanted to get there for lunch. If you are eating lunch in Arthur, and a first time visitor, you really need to go toContinue reading “Illinois Amish Country (and a Stop at a Winery)”