Today, fellow Trover member Stephanie Rickman and I got to visit several spots along the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. We started out between Fulton, Il and Thompson, Il at a little place called Mickelson's Landing, which is a popular fishing spot. As we sat and waited for birds to fly by, this little American Mink just came swimming by and didn't seem bothered by us at all.

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"This property is very cute, in a great location on a quiet street."

$169 nightly

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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"Great stay"

$125 nightly

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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"This property was beautiful and provided me and my friends with a nice and cozy place to come back to and sleep and have a good time."

$242 nightly

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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"very nice place. second time we stayed there, wont be last"

"Was a great place for a group of friends on a weekend trip. "

2 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

"We had an amazing time. Had fun in the pool and hot tub! Nice clean house and right on the river!"

"Property was as described, it was our second time staying in this house and we’ve rented from Sheila multiple other times as well. Communication was great and we will be back!"

"Beautiful property we have stayed here previously. We love it. Plan on staying again!"

"Booked on a whim to get away for a couple nights along the Mississippi and this seemed like the right fit. We weren't looking for anything extreme, just something comfortable and near the water. This certainly checked the boxes! The host was wonderful and very accommodating to allow us to bring our pup along for the fun. Close to some great wineries and breweries. If you've never experienced the Mississippi River's unique tempo, this is perfect. The train trestle was visible right from the back...

"We stayed one night to be in town for a friend’a birthday party and it was perfect for us. Cute place, great location, comfy bed!"

$205 nightly

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

"What a cool property. The outdoor space was amazing, allowed us to enjoy the excellent weather.Thanks again,"

"We had an excellent stay! The house has everything you need and is super clean! We enjoyed the screened in porch that overlooks the river. We will definitely stay here again!"

"Such a great, put together house on the River!! It was perfect for our family weekend getaway "

"Cozy and comfortable stay in such a cute town. Wish we could have stayed longer. Our son loved the Pac-man game!"

$158 nightly

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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"Thoroughly enjoyed the home, the decks, and the view."

"Zoran’s home was very welcoming with all necessary items for making ourselves at home. Great location in town, close to parks and churches. "

$285 nightly

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

"This rental exceeded our expectations! Nice, clean, well appointed, and better amenities than most hotels! Would highly recommend."

"This property exceeded any VRBO we have stayed at. It was exceptionally clean and comfortable and provided all the extras."

"The house was very comfortable and completely met our needs. It was well stocked and had terrific views of the Mississippi River. The fact that we could have or dogs with us was without a doubt a plus. We would definitely be interested in staying there again. One drawback was the early checkout time."

"Great house for a nice getaway. Plenty to do onsite to keep you occupied. Fantastic outdoor patio area with woods behind the house. 2-person jacuzzi tub was fantastic too. Beds were comfortable, and house was nicely decorated and stocked with essentials. Plenty of seasoned firewood for inddor and outdoor use.Had a very minor hiccup with check-in, which was not the owners fault. Even so, he went over and above to make things right, and has been very accommodating and responsive throughout our...

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