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100 miles due west of Chicago lie the rolling hills, old growth forests and the pristine rivers of the Blackhawk Waterways in Northwest Illinois. With its quaint cabins and darling bed & breakfasts, it's the perfect weekend getaway in Illinois. Every mile is steeped in history, surrounded by outdoor beauty and dotted with charming villages. The Blackhawk Waterways is what your vacation getaway looks like...
In Real Life.

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Welcome to the Blackhawk Waterways in Northwest Illinois

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  • Rustic Oasis | White Pines Resort

    June 14, 2019
    Rustic Oasis | White Pines Resort
    There are times you need to clear your head.   Nestled in a clearing deep in the forest of White Pines State Park -- less than 2 hours west of Chicago -- discover White Pines Resort. The showpiece of the resort is a massive log lodge built in the 1930s which is home…
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