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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...
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Welcome to the Blackhawk Waterways in Northwest Illinois

Welcome to the Blackhawk Waterways in Northwest Illinois

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  • Sharing is a good thing | Bike Share in Rock Falls

    March 11, 2020
    Sharing is a good thing | Bike Share in Rock Falls
    Enjoy a new way to discover Rock Falls or the Hennepin Canal Rock Falls is a participant in the Koloni Bike Share program. There are two locations for riders to access the rental bikes. The first location is at the RB&W Riverfront Park in Rock Falls, 201 E 2nd St.,…
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