LAKE DELTON< WI: Moving Further Northwest

Wednesday, we went  to Captain's Cove Bar and Grill and enjoyed a leisurely lunch on their screened porch while watching the traffic on the Illinois River.  The food and service was good, and the river activity was entertaining.

Yesterday (Thursday), we drove to Starved Rock State Park.  Unlike most states, Illinois does not charge an admission fee, boat or swimming fee in their state parks.  The park suffered major storm damage in July, and some areas are still closed as the massive tree damage is removed.  We started at the Visitor Center and learned about the history of the park and surrounding area. We took a 45-minute ride on the Belle of the Rock, an authentic paddle-wheel boat, on the Illinois River to near the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Starved Rock Dam and Locks and back to the park

We were lucky enough to see one of the Bald Eagles that live in the area.   All in all, it was a beautiful day to be out and about.  Wednesday evening, another thunderstorm blew threw the area but it was much calmer storm than some of the previous ones this week.

Today (Friday), we started moving early, and pulled out of  the Hickory Hollow Campground about 10 A.M.  After 159 miles of interstate travel, and a rest area lunch stop where we got some maps and tourist information, we arrived at the Country Roads Motorhome and RV Park in Lake Delton, WI, near Wisconsin Dells around 1:30 P.M.   We're in a site close to the "store" and so far the free WIFI is decent.  We'll be here for a week and look forward to exploring the area with it's many attractions, including a casino.  Unfortunately, it looks like the holiday weekend may be a rainy one here.