Buddy & I were hot to golf today. Everybody was busy…read more Called even though I knew they had a late morning outage scheduled for a fairly big group. Talked to Nate who had extreme kindness and said he would fit us in. We showed up a half hour earlier than scheduled hoping since we were there, we could get our round in , without disrupting the big group whose outing was scheduled. Like I said Nate is a great guy and coordinated with us and make sure there were no problems. We got to finish our round and didnt interfere with the big group coming in. I was so happy we got 18 in, I made sure our cart was super clean upon exiting. Nate is a gr8 guy. Oak Ridge is lucky to have a guy whose so good at customer service. Very pleasant and accommodating gentleman. Ive golfed there before and the course is well maintained, workers are pleasant, and friendly, had lunch there, food and bar service was great! Prices very reasonable. Love this place!

One of the more impressive golf courses in the Illinois Valley. Probably the prettiest I've seen so…read morefar here. Husband wanted to play 9 holes of golf and just walked in and paid. There was about a 20 min wait. It cost $26 for 9 holes. We drove around in a nice golf cart and enjoyed the greens. It is very well manicured and the staff are friendly. Two large bottles of water were $4 total. We looked at the lunch menu afterwards but I did not see any vegetarian or fish items, so we went elsewhere for lunch. The only thing I might have tried would be a salad but I was ravenous and lettuce was not gonna cut it. Overall a beautiful course and husband was happy. Happy husband=happy me.

Nice course, well laid out. Carts work well. Course in great shape this year. Pro shop quite kind…read more Had a little trouble finding our way as it was the first time on this particular course asked several of the workers and they were more than happy to direct us to the next tea and explain some of the nuances of the course. Which is way more than you find at most places. Usually you're lucky if you find a finger pointing in the direction you need to go & a grunt. Here they happily tell you and smile as well.

Great course! I'm from Kansas only played 9 hole (front 9) but would highly recommend this place…read more Green are fast and in really great shape. Lucy was wonderful when I called for a tee time making sure I understood they only take cash but did have an ATM onsite if I need it. When I showed up Lucy explained how to find the first tee box and that tee box of hole nine would be a shot over the road. Lucy's friendliness and willingness to help is service I've only seen at a high-end course. I would definitely recommend!

Excellent golf course! The fairways and greens were in excellent condition. I only wish we lived…read morecloser. We will be back and we're looking forward to it!

Who knew? I might have to make the drive out to Mendota every time I golf. The course is cheap,…read morewell maintained, and an easy play. It is a picturesque backdrop with relatively open fairways. I was able to play the entire 18 and only lost a handful of balls, which is a major accomplishment for me! If you like golf and you live close to here you can't go wrong. My only complaint is that they didn't sell golf shirts. I was in the mood to buy a "Mendota Golf Club" shirt!

Challenging course that's in great shape. Fantastic clubhouse and staff. Very reasonable priced…read morefor golf and the restaurant. If you live outside the area, you definitely need to make the trip out to Kewanee to play the dunes.

Enjoyed playing the course, nice course is in wonderful shape…read more Stayed for lunch food ok, the service was not the best. Bought me my food but my husband did not get his until 20 minutes later.

Great place to kayak especially in the morning or evening. Trails have varying difficulty with none…read moreof them being too difficult. Camping area is nice as well.

While a smaller camp site, it is still pretty nice. We stayed in the Pines, which as the name…read moreindicates, was covered in beautiful pine trees which made you feel like you were walking through a Roman colonnade. Now, I'm not very "hardcore" when it comes to camping, and this trip marked my first real tent camping trip since I was in third grade (roughly 19 years ago!), so this review is more written from the point of view of "that chick" who screams and panics at the site of any and all insects. Yes, I'm not proud to admit it, but I have to be real. For my fellow entomophobics, let's have a heart to heart. Okay, so there are bugs. Come on! It's camping. BUT, it wasn't nearly as scary or terrible as I had expected. Can I get an "amen!" I even posted some photos of the ever scary bathroom situation, just so you can see it is not like walking into a spider's web. Really...overall, it wasn't too "buggy." Now, here are some other notes about the site that will help you decide if this place is for you: Site 1 = Camp Host; This is where you pay for your camp site, which as I recall was pretty reasonably priced at about $10. Big bummer! The concession stand is closed until further notice, so give up your dreams of canoeing and ping pong. This change happened the week of our reservation, and it was very disappointing. So, if getting on that pretty lake is important to you, definitely check out their website to verify if the concession stand has been re-opened or not. Since we were tent camping, I can't speak to whether or not there were water hook-ups for RVs. If not, there is a fill station as you enter, so you should be fine. Off the beaten path, there is a historic red barn which you can tour (1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays, May - Oct, 1-4), a nearby water park, and a playground for kids. Overall, we had a very pleasant trip, and we would definitely consider going back. Until next time, sleep tight, and don't let the weird-insects-that-appear-at-night bite!

Trail biked - I started at the east end in Bureau. The parking lot there has bathrooms and…read moretrashcans, and plenty of parking. I biked east to just north of I80 and back. Bike used - Specialized Sirrus hybrid. Bike style requirements - hybrid to mountain bike mostly. Fat tires will thrive back here. Road bikes will not survive many portions of this trail. I was leery to ride my hybrid in some sections near Tiskilwa because of the mid-sized gravel in spots. Other areas between I80 and Wyanet require grassy biking and non-descript trail riding. The trail composition varies between dirt and minced limestone mostly. There are some portions of asphalt, although those covered by limestone. Some areas are nicer than others. It's more favorable if the trail is mowed, as the trail rut can be swallowed by tall reeds of grass. There are area's where you're biking through short bursts of just grass. My hybrid held up like a champ, but there were spots where I was leery. This is a path where you'll need to keep both hands on the grips. The trail follows a series of water canals that serve as nice scenery. Every so often you'll come across a lock, which are numbered, giving you an idea of how many away you are from your starting point. Bridges span the locks every so often. A river also carves the trail in many areas, offering some nice views. As for wildlife, I spotted several turtles in canals and one trailside (almost accidentally biked over him). I also saw a pair of deer and a ton of colorful birds (red, yellow, blue, orange, black, white, gray, brown). The Orioles were a rare treat. A pair of eagles sat atop dead tree's west of Wyanet. Benches and amenities are seldom. Bridges span the lock areas which offer nice water drains to view and areas to sit on the edge for a break. During my two hour ride I saw a dozen other bikers, and this was on a 75 degree, cloudless Saturday in mid-June. Suffice it to say, there aren't many folks out here unless you count the occasional fisherman. Other nuances, the trail offers a nice split of shade and sun, but more on the sunny side. I saw one parking lot with trail signs in my stretch. Cheers.

The Hennepin Canal was constructed in 1892, the first boat went through in 1907, and the canal…read moreclosed to boat traffic in 1951. Today the Hennepin Canal serves as a state park. On travels between Wisconsin and central Illinois, we often stop and stretch our legs on the portion near Bureau Junction. There is a bench, restrooms (only open seasonally) and the sound of the water rushing under the bridge is relaxing. The trails have seen better days but are conducive to activities such as picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, and snowmobiling. People often fish in the canal as well.

The Link aquatic center is so much fun! Everything is clean and folks are super politeread more

The therapy pool is still amazing and everyone, particularly if you are older, should enjoy…read moreit--incredible feature for the size of the community

Great outdoor public area where people come to hike, fish, picnic, relax and enjoy a bike ride on…read morethe bike path, to enjoy a fun day of adventure and discovery. My brothers and I had a special Gerber bench made to honor the memory of our parents that dedicated their lives to honoring youth wrestling and supporting their deep Christen faith, that are apart of the fruits of the spirit!