Sheffield, IL

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The Hennepin Canal State Park Visitor Center is a wonderful little get away for a couple of hours. The great thing about it is that there is never anyone on the trails! I sat in an old run-down photography blind along the back lake. There were Northern Shovelers, Lesser Scaups, Wood Ducks, and one lone Hooded Merganser on the lake, although my little 300mm lens couldn't get them very close. Luckily, a pair of wood ducks landed directly in front of me and gave me an opportunity. This one is a male.
The Hennepin Canal State Park Visitor Center is a wonderful little get away for a couple of hours. The great thing about it is that there is never anyone on the trails! I sat in an old run-down photography blind along the back lake. There were Northern Shovelers, Lesser Scaups, Wood Ducks, and one lone Hooded Merganser on the lake, although my little 300mm lens couldn't get them very close. Luckily, a pair of wood ducks landed directly in front of me and gave me an opportunity. This one is a male.
The Hennepin Canal Visitor's Center in Sheffield, Illinois is a wonderful place to spend the day enjoying nature. There is a small pond where I spent several hours photographing waterfowl. This beautiful coot did not seem to be bothered by my friend and me hanging out in his neighborhood.
Photo of Hennepin Canal taken from bridge 14, east of visitor center.
A tiny gray tree frog perches on a bush leaf. I got lucky when I spotted this little guy. He was well camouflaged. It was found at the Hennepin Canal Visitor Center near Sheffield, Illinois. It's macro season now, so this was a good first find since putting this lens on!

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AmericInn by Wyndham Princeton IL

AmericInn by Wyndham Princeton IL

2.5 out of 5
2120 Claude Bailey Pkwy Princeton IL
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$105 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
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Overall the stay was adequate for a one night stay. Two things to note for improvement however. First for the room, there wasn’t a blanket for the bed. Pretty much just had two sheets which isn’t great to keep warm. Had to turn up the heat in the room, but that isn’t great to sleep as the room got ...

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

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Best Western Geneseo Inn

Best Western Geneseo Inn

2.5 out of 5
1375 S Oakwood Avenue Geneseo IL
$105 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$116 total
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8.2/10 Very Good! (380 reviews)
The room was adequate and clean but only had one office chair to sit. We prefer a chair for each of us. The pool was good but not very warm. Keep moving if you take a swim to stay warm. The breakfast was okay if you stick to yogurt, cereal and toast. The eggs were rubbery and potatoes undercooked. ...

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rock Falls, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rock Falls, IL

2.5 out of 5
2106 First Avenue Rock Falls IL
$93 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
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7.8/10 Good! (781 reviews)
Cold pool, hot tub and sauna out of service.. breakfast was ok. Didnt have plates, had to find our own sugar for coffee and waffle batter was super thick

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Rock Falls, IL
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Shallowbrook Farm: Where World-Record History Meets Private Luxury

Shallowbrook Farm: Where World-Record History Meets Private Luxury

Bradford IL
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10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
The games in the basement were great. The check in and check out was easy. Great communication. Would stay again!

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Shallowbrook Farm: Where World-Record History Meets Private Luxury
Riverfront, swimming pool, hot tub, pickleball court, basketball, billiard

Riverfront, swimming pool, hot tub, pickleball court, basketball, billiard

Lyndon IL
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10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Lovely weekend getaway. Great and unique property.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Riverfront, swimming pool, hot tub, pickleball court, basketball, billiard
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Better than a hotel!

Rock Falls IL
Stay at this apartment in Rock Falls. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Sinnissippi Park and Westwood Tennis Center are located ...
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This is a photo from the top of a bridge showing the tiered lock system flowing west to east on the Hennepin Canal. From the feeder canal in Sheffield, Il, the water flows east to west AND west to east from the center of the pool. Difficult to explain:)

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