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Population (2010) N/A Introduction Fort de Chartres has served as a tourist attraction longer than it did as a military fort, but it's a fun place to visit for a taste of life during the French colonial period, especially if you can visit during one of the festivals that

By Dean Klinkenberg|2024-05-27T08:20:35-05:00December 6th, 2018|Illinois|Comments Off

Ten River Festivals to Liven Up Your Summer
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Ten River Festivals to Liven Up Your Summer

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Ten River Festivals to Liven Up Your Summer

If your budget is tight this year and your dream trip to Venice is on hold, now is a great time to hit the road to get reacquainted with the history and culture of the Mississippi Valley. And what could be more fun than visiting festivals along the river that mix history and culture with

By Dean Klinkenberg|2016-10-21T15:27:58-05:00May 22nd, 2016|Travel articles|Comments Off

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