IL>Apple River, Walnut Grove Youth Campground> January 25th, 2014

**Ryn8tor** · 12-31-2013, 13:00

Originally Posted by KC8QVO

Are you just going out for one night? Im flying out on the 19th for the week, not sure what day Ill be back. If I have a day or two between flying back and the hang I may be good to go.

If another person wants to make it a two night hang, I'll join in. I have a lot of new gear that I want to try out.

Originally Posted by zip-d-dude

I've camped in that campground, and I am not sure there us enough trees. In the regular campground yes, but the youth campground is pretty open with a few small trees. Mississippi palasades may be a better choice. I will be busy with the Scouts so I cannot make it.

I just spoke with the visitor center and I was told there were trees in the camp area and there was a treeline, but he was concerned about undergrowth. I wouldn't think that would matter. I'm going to advance scout this weekend.

**Jcavenagh** · 12-31-2013, 17:26

Apple River is very pretty park, at least in the summer. I have been several times for picnics during the 1990s.
I look forward to hiking the park. The water will be low, so hiking into the canyons should be fairly easy.

**KC8QVO** · 12-31-2013, 19:08

If you guys are familiar with the area much, what is the best route from Joliet? 30, 47, 88, 39?

**Ryn8tor** · 12-31-2013, 20:03

Originally Posted by KC8QVO

If you guys are familiar with the area much, what is the best route from Joliet? 30, 47, 88, 39?

That's about right, then take route 20.

Edit: OR 30, 47, 64, 39, 20 might work better, to avoid tolls.

**markglist** · 01-01-2014, 18:27

how did ya break your tailbone cav? i may attend i have to see
how my work schedule is going

**Jcavenagh** · 01-02-2014, 12:22

I slipped on some slick ice shoveling my driveway. A full banana-peel-feet-over-head-land-on-tailbone deal. I was suspended in the air for a split second and felt like I needed one of those Wile E. Coyote signs that says "Yipes!"
My muscles don't work quite right, e.g. I can't lift my legs correctly going up stairs or taking long steps. So I am assuming the bone is broken. I am taking it easy and things seem to be healing. It's been about 2 weeks now...

The best way to get there from Joliet is to get out to I39 North then take US 20 West. Take US Rt. 20 West for approximately 50 miles to Rt. 78 North. Turn right onto Rt. 78, go 6 miles to Canyon Road. Take a left on Canyon Road. The park is well signed on Rt. 20 and Rt. 78.

HINT: When you see signs for Freeport, slow down. The bypass around Freeport, the whole bypass, is a speed trap.

**markglist** · 01-02-2014, 19:15

hope ya feel better soon .

**Stovemandan** · 01-02-2014, 21:08

Can you believe the temperature forecast for next 60 hours in the Northern Illinois area. Yikes!!!

By the end of the month it might be like Ely, MN

**Ryn8tor** · 01-04-2014, 11:12

My scouting trip will have to wait until next week. Roads were slick and I slid off the road about 5 miles from my house. Once I got pulled out, I witnessed two other cars in separate areas losing control and sliding into the ditch on the way home. I think I'll stay put for now.

**KC8QVO** · 01-05-2014, 19:57

I just ran out to the store 9 miles down the road and the temps dropped the whole way - hit 5deg by the time we got back, wind blowing like crazy too. Near Bolingbrook/Joliet. We didn't catch any vehicles off the road - just a few trying to make it up the hills in to their neighborhoods. I didn't have time to stop and drag anyone up a hill, but I thought about it. This is ridiculous weather.