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Old Jul 23, 2018 | 03:42 PM
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Thanks for all the killer info. We will try to hit as much as possible, poopys and the iron horse are on our radar. Hopefully we will have time to check out more. Thanks again and keep your knees in the breeze.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2018 | 07:32 PM
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Catch stage coach trail north outta galena to scales mound rd; take to Elizabeth, follow through to derinda rd, follow down to scenic ridge rd, which leads into backside of savanna (poopys, etc) back up along the Mississippi to Hanover, catch blackjack road back to galena. One of the all time greats
 
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Old Jul 23, 2018 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by asm481
If you like Prime Rib check out the Log House restaurant in Galena.
Cool place, I have eaten there before. Great stop if meat is on the list, had a fantastic rib eye there. Cool atmosphere and all the good stuff available to eat. Since 1937...

Beware nightlife in Galena is limited and ends early. The place is pretty quite and you will have to look to find late night hot spots....its typically not the late night party crowd there.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2018 | 09:03 AM
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Ride the great river road north to Prairie Du Chein. Just did that on Saturday and it was one of the better rides in the Iowa/Illinois area.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2018 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by CyGlide
Ride the great river road north to Prairie Du Chein. Just did that on Saturday and it was one of the better rides in the Iowa/Illinois area.
Agree. TBH the section of the GRR north of PDC is the best section. Big sweeping vistas of the Mississippi River from the road as it hugs the valley walls.

 
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