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Get Ready for Summer Fun With These Water Safety Tips

Posted on May 17, 2018 by admin
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As home to Illinois’ largest manmade lake, Clinton County, Illinois, is a haven for everyone who loves playing on the water. Carlyle Lake alone sees more than six million visitors a year. Since May is Water Safety Month, it’s a … Continue reading →

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Clinton County Becomes A Hunter Paradise in Autumn

Posted on October 8, 2015 by admin
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While many of us look forward to autumn’s cooler days, hunters do most of all; this is their prime season. Fortunately for residents and visitors, hunting options Clinton County are plentiful. An abundance of deer, pheasants and waterfowl provide a … Continue reading →

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Clinton County Illinois’ First-Ever Photo Contest!

Posted on July 27, 2017 by admin
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We’re proud of the beauty and character here in Clinton County, Illinois, and to showcase it we are sponsoring our first-ever Clinton County Photo Contest. If you’re an amateur photographer, grab your camera or smartphone and give us your best … Continue reading →

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Up, Up, and Away At Centralia, IL Balloon Fest!

Posted on July 20, 2017 by admin
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The sky will be a colorful scene next month during the Centralia Balloon Fest, August 18-20, 2017. This all-family affair is a highlight of the summer, with as much activity on the ground as in the sky. The stars of … Continue reading →

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See the August 2017 Eclipse in Clinton County, IL

Posted on July 13, 2017 by admin
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On August 21, 2017, the United States will experience the first coast-to-coast total solar eclipse in nearly a century. A total eclipse occurs when the moon passes directly between the sun and the earth, completely covering the sun. Spanning in … Continue reading →

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Carlyle Lake Lodging At Keyesport Cabins

Posted on June 22, 2017 by admin
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Carlyle Lake is one of the coolest places to visit in the heat of summer. And if you’re heading our way, there are lots of great places to stay, including this popular spot located near the Keyesport Beach area. Keyesport … Continue reading →

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Celebrate In Illinois At Carlyle Lake’s 50th Anniversary

Posted on May 2, 2017 by admin
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Come help Clinton County, Illinois, celebrate one of its greatest features at Carlyle Lake’s 50th Anniversary celebration, June 9-11, 2017. It’s hard to imagine our area without Carlyle Lake; it’s become a part of so many family activities over the … Continue reading →

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Mariner’s Village at Carlyle Lake, Illinois

Posted on April 13, 2017 by admin
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Summer’s coming, so now is the perfect time to plan your family vacation here in Clinton County, Illinois. Carlyle Lake, Illinois’ largest manmade lake, is a popular draw and Mariner’s Village Resort there is ideally situated for a getaway. The … Continue reading →

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Only In Clinton County, Illinois

Posted on March 16, 2017 by admin
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We know how lucky we are to be living here in Clinton County, Illinois, but there’s also a website that knows this, Only in Your State. This fun site posts regular blogs about sights, towns, and interesting facts about our … Continue reading →

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Spotting Bald Eagles in Clinton County, IL

Posted on December 29, 2016 by admin
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We’re fortunate here in Clinton County to be in a community where not only great people live, but where bald eagles do too. If you’d love to get a look at one of these majestic raptors, you’re in the right … Continue reading →

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