 | Ronald Reagan Trail - Making of an American President
Maybe it’s something in the water, or maybe it’s Illinois’ warm, pragmatic nature. Four American Presidents have called Illinois their home at one time or another but one of them stands above them all in Northwest Illinois. Ronald Reagan, 40th American President, the man who helped end the Cold War, Hollywood movie star and hometown hero of the Blackhawk Waterways region.
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 | A Getaway Like it Used to Be!
Do everything or nothing at all.
The Blackhawk Waterways region, in Northwest Illinois, is filled with opportunities for wildlife viewing, hiking and biking, boating and fishing, shopping and antiquing, and exploring our nation’s rich history, or just sitting in an old-growth forest and reading a book. Blackhawk Waterways is packed with history and mystery – 2,700 square miles of woodlands and wonderful attractions, charming small towns and villages, unobstructed views and pastoral settings that will have you returning time and again.
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 | Wildlife Viewing At Its Best!
Birdwatching at the Franklin Creek State Natural Area
Watching and observing wildlife is an exciting activity, providing a sense of discovery for all ages. Whether you look at, photograph or sketch wildlife, or listen to the sounds of unseen creatures, wildlife viewing has become an increasingly popular hobby. And here in the counties of Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside, dozens of opportunities exist for quality wildlife viewing that can be matched to your budget, time and travel needs.
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 | Byron Museum keeps History Alive
Two new Exhibits: Crossing Boundaries and Winter Traditions"Crossing Boundaries" was created by the Byron Museum of History, with the help of many people and organizations around Ogle County. Though created as a companion exhibit to the Smithsonian's "Between Fences," the exhibit is open now and will remain a semi-permanent feature of the Byron Museum.
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 | Standish House: Bed & Breakfast has Historic roots
Except for the sign in the front yard that reads "Standish House," the 128-year-old Queen Anne-style cottage at 540 W. Carroll St. might only be admired for its age, architecture, spacious landscaping and towering evergreens.
However, this well-tended historical home perched on a slight hill on the outskirts of Lanark is much more than a drive-by.
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 | Windmill worth the trip to Fulton
FULTON, Ill. — A sunset was on the way. We knew the sun was breaking its way through after a day of clouds, wind and rain, so we couldn’t wait to head for the windmill. Just the word “windmill” is all that is needed when you breathe the name “Fulton.”
“De Immigrant” is the towering icon of this town, which is sometimes known as “The City on the Narrows” because it claims to be at one of the narrowest points on the wide Mississippi.
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 | Prairieland splendor at Nachusa Grasslands
Located about 10 miles south of Oregon, near the Lee County village of Franklin Grove, you can wander nearly 3,000 acres of rolling landscape consisting of a mosaic of 11 natural community types, including dry prairie, tallgrass prairie, bur oak savanna, sand savanna, fen, sedge meadow, and streamside marsh. You’ll hear the songs of at least 90 species of breeding birds and you’ll delight in the many colors and hues of the prairie landscape.
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