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The quaint Ogle County village of Grand Detour was the childhood home of actor-to-be Orson Welles in the 1920s while his father owned and operated a hotel there.
 

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Located in the heart of scenic northwest Illinois, the Blackhawk Waterways region encompasses the four counties of Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside . . . 2700 square miles of unique experiences, attractions, destinations and adventures that await your personal discovery.

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boaters paradise
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Paddling the Blackhawk Waterways
Paddle the Blackhawk Waterways and discover a tranquil beauty found nowhere but here.
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great outdoors
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Hike and explore our natural wonders
For those who enjoy the great outdoors, the Blackhawk Waterways region is the place to be!
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Chief Blackhawk
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Meet our region's namesake.
His given Sauk name was "Ma ca tai me she kia kiak", but he was better known as "Black Hawk".
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Image County Fairs, Our Summertime Ritual.
The pigs have been soaped. The cucumbers have become pickles. And the strawberry rhubarb pie has been baked and tasted again. It’s cou ...
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Image Discover the Open Roads by Motorcycle
Anyone who has ridden a motorcycle will tell you that the ritual of wrapping your legs around a motor churning out raw horsepower with the wind in you ...
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Image An Autumn Ritual...The Olde English Faire - Oct. 4-5
Miss ye not the chance to frolic at the Olde English Faire, the fourth and fifth day of October, year of Our Lord 2008. Tis fitting and proper for ...
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Image Prairieland splendor at Nachusa Grasslands
Located about 10 miles south of Oregon, near the Lee County village of Franklin Grove, you can wander nearly 3,000 acres of rolling landscape consist ...
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Image The House that Deere Built.
Deere site named to 150 great places list. John Deere built the world's first successful self-scouring steel plow 170 years ago. He built ...
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Image Great Golf Awaits You!
If golf is your game, be sure to bring your sticks when you visit our region! Nearly 20 courses are here, waiting for your challenge.  ...
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Upcoming Events
White Pines Inn presents: Meshuggah-Nuns (Ah Men)!
August 27, 2008
(Ogle County)

Thomson Melon Days
August 30 - September 01, 2008
(Carroll County)

Sandy Pine Elk Farm Civl War Reenactment
August 30 - September 01, 2008
(Whiteside County)

Shannon Labor Day Weekend Homecoming Celebration
August 30 - September 01, 2008
(Carroll County)

Dixon Fall Arts, Crafts & Collectibles Show
August 30, 2008
(Lee County)

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Polo, IL 61064
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