White Pines Forest State Park
Fishing & Hiking, Groomed cross-country trails.
6712 W. Pines Road, Mount Morris, IL 61054
815-946-3717

Castle Rock State Park and Lowden-Miller State Forest
Hiking, fishing, horseback riding, bird watching, sledding and cross country skiing in winter.
1365 W. Castle Road, Oregon, IL 61061
815-732-7329

Lowden Memorial State Park
Camping, boating, fishing, hiking and cross-country skiing in winter.
1411 N. River Road, Oregon, IL 61061
815-732-6828

Franklin Creek State Natural Area
Open year round for hiking, horseback riding and fishing. Seasonal snowmobiling and cross country skiing. Grist Mill open spring through fall on weekends or by appointment.
1872 Twist Road, Franklin Grove, IL 61031
815-456-2878

Nachusa Grasslands
Open year round for hiking and bird watching. Snow shoeing in winter.
2055 Lowden Road, Franklin Grove, IL 61031
815-456-2340

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Jarrett Prairie Center
Free educational center, located on the third highest point in Ogle County overlooking 600 acres of prairie. Interpretive displays in the museum help visitors enjoy and interact with nature through educational programs, hikes and tours for the public and private groups. Also part of a bike trail.
Open MWF 8am-4:30pm, Tu/Th 8am-8pm, Sat. 9am-4pm, Sun. 1pm-4pm.
7993 North River Road, Byron, IL 61010
815-234-8535

Blackhawk Waterways Convention and Visitors Bureau
201 N. Franklin Ave., Polo, IL 61064
800-678-2108 or 815-946-2108
email: bwcvb@essex1.com  website: www.blackhawkwaterwayscvb.org

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John Deere Historic Site
John Deere's restored pioneer home and a special archaeological exhibit of the original blacksmith shop. Working blacksmith gift whop and a visitor center. Learn about the first self-cleaning plow.
Open April 1 - October 31, daily.
8393 S. Main St., one block off Route 2, Grand Detour, IL 61021
815-652-4551

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Sunset Golf Club
This course plays all around the Kable House Grounds. Our guests walk a few short steps with their clubs to the first tee or driving range.
815-734-4839

Silver Ridge Golf Course
3069 North Hill Road, Oregon, IL 61061
800-762-6301

Prairie View Golf Course
7993 North River Road, Byron IL 61010
815-234-4653

Lost Nation Golf Club
6931 S. Lost Nation Road, Dixon, IL
815-652-4212

Edgewood Golf Course
10684 W. Edgewood Road, Polo, IL 61064
815-946-3636

TJ's Bait/Tackle and Canoe Rental
Canoe rental year round 9am-5pm, weather and river conditions permitting. Live bait and tackle available year round. Guide service available.
305 S. 1st Street, Oregon, IL 61061
815-732-4516

Eagle Point Farms
Horseback riding. Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 9am-6pm, Reservations mid-week. $20 per hour, per person for 2000 season.
815-225-7473 or 815-946-3129

White Pines Ranch
200 acre dude ranch, summer camp and horseback rental.
3581 W. Pines Road, Oregon, IL 61061
815-732-7923

White Pines Roller Rink
Open year round every weekend.
Across from White Pines State Park
815-946-9988

Ruby Nash Recreation Center
Indoor pool, whirlpool, fully equipped fitness center, racquetball, basketball and more. Open 6am-9pm Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm Sat, and 1pm-5:30pm Sunday.
304 S. 5th Street, Oregon, IL 61061
815-732-3101

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Kable House Country Inn
Bed and Breakfast
Dick Peterson, Innkeeper

Sunset Hill
Mount Morris, Illinois 61054 USA
815-734-7297 (phone & fax)
www.kablehouse.com

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