Chestnut Snowshoe Hike, Saturdays at 10AM,
Chestnut Mountain, Illinois, 525 S Main St, Galena. Enjoy spectacular views of the Mississippi River on this 1 hour group snowshoe hike through the trails at Chestnut Mountain. Advanced reservations required. $45 adults/$25 kids snowshoe rental included. Call (815) 776-9425 or
email for details.
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Saturday, January 7, 2012 to Saturday, February 25, 2012
The Army Corps of Engineers offers
Eagle Watch and Clock Tower tours from 9:30-11 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m., Jan. 14-Feb. 12. Tours are conducted from the
Mississippi River Visitor's Center at Locks and Dam 15, on the west end of the Rock Island Arsenal. Visitors must be able to climb several flights of stairs. The Tower is not heated. An adult must accompany ages 11 and under. Visitors should allow 15 minutes extra for vehicle security checks; those 17 and up must show a photo ID. Reservations are recommended; call (309) 794-5338 for details.
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Every Sunday, Saturday,
“ Hike the Vines” Snowshoe hike and wine tasting , Saturdays at 12noon and 2 PM,
Galena, Illinois, 525 S Main St, Galena. Imagine enjoying an afternoon snowshoe hike, at your own pace, through the Galena Cellars vineyard, and following it up with a wine tasting, cheese and crackers. Advanced reservations required. To coordinate your own date for this venue, group size must be 8 or more. $45 includes wine tasting, snowshoe rental and shuttle/$25 with own equipment. Call (815) 776-9425 or
email for details.
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Saturday, January 14, 2012 to Saturday, February 18, 2012
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