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Summer at Chestnut Mountain Galena

5 Chestnut Mountain Summer Activities (& Alpine Slide) in Galena IL USA

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Chestnut Mountain in Galena Illinois has you covered for year round fun! In the winter months it is a ski resort with 19 runs of different difficulties. But the Chestnut Mountain adrenaline rush isn’t just confined to winter, nope, during the summer there are a whole range of other activities to keep you entertained while enjoying views of the Mississippi River! Check out 5 Chestnut Mountain summer activities including the Chestnut Mountain alpine slide!

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National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque - Iowa

The Port of Dubuque: Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, Iowa | USA

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The National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium in Dubuque is one of Iowa’s top tourist attractions!  It is one of only a handful of establishments that is accredited by BOTH the American Alliance of Museums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums!  The museum is split into 2 main sections, the National River Center and the Mississippi River Center (which focuses on the history and wildlife found along the Mississippi) and today I share my favourite must see areas of the museum!

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9 Awesome Places to go Hiking near Dubuque, Iowa | USA

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Who’s ready for the summer?! In this post I share some of my favourite places to go hiking near Dubuque Iowa!There are so many ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Dubuque county, there’s something for everyone!

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