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| Scenic Hayride |
 Heartland’s sunset hayride is a favorite among
guests who return each year to take the scenic hour ride
along the bluffs of the Mississippi River. The ride takes
you along a working Elk farm, cattle and horse ranches,
and turns around at one of the most scenic views of the
Mississippi River valley.
The view of the sunset is one
of the most beautiful in the Mid-West! You will see an
abundance of wildlife including Whitetail Deer, Wild Turkeys,
and all the beauty the country has to offer.
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| Horseback Riding |
 If
you enjoy riding horses and being around others who love horses,
you will fall in love with Heartland Lodge. This Illinois
horseback riding rsort is nestled between the Mississippi
and Illinois rivers. This unique property is perfect for riding.
Rolling hills, scenic views and incredible trails make Heartland
a unique location in the Mid-West.
Heartland has over 40 miles of trails on 1,200 rolling
acres. You will ride through forests, creeks, prairies,
and be in awe with the incredible outdoors that surrounds
you. There are stalls available to board your horse while
staying at the lodge. A large outdoor arena is located
adjacent to the lodge. Feed, water, and stall care are
provided when you board your horse in one of our stalls.
If you don’t have a horse we will be happy to supply
you with one! Our horses are calm but not boring. You will
enjoy riding Buddy, Nick, Dolly or one of the other members
of our extended family. Reservations in advance are recommended.
(Horseback riding can be booked without staying at the
lodge) |
| Sporting Clays |
 Harpole’s Sporting Clays course is strategically
located across the rolling hills of southern Pike County.
The course is open all year and consists of twelve exciting
and challenging stations. Shooting stations are designed
for everyone from the novice to the seasoned shotgun expert.
The course was featured on the Outdoor Life Network
show Pull. Join us for an exciting round of sporting clays!
(Sporting Clays can be booked without staying at the lodge)
Read even more about our Sporting Clays course here. |
| Bird Watching |
 Heartland's backyard bird sanctuary and its 1200 acres
of bird habitat make it one of the best locations for Illinois
birdwatching and to view many different species of birds.
The backyard sanctuary has regular visitors including Cardinals,
Goldfinches, Purple Finches, woodpeckers, Bluebirds, Chickadees,
and Nuthatches. Heartland’s prairie restoration program
consists of CRP fields of Big Blue Stem, Little Blue Stem,
and Indian Grass. Millet fields are planted for ample food
supply. This habitat is ideal for quail, pheasants, turkeys,
and other native birds.
Eagle watching is at its peak from mid January thru mid
March. The prime eagle watching destinations are only 30
minutes away! Great dining, wonderful wildlife viewing,
and scenic views are all within a days drive from the lodge.
A great day trip is driving to Clarksville MO and through
the small towns on the Great River Road and National Scenic
Byway of highway 79. You can cross the Mississippi River
on one of the ferries to the Great River Road in Illinois.
Enjoy Grafton IL and travel back to the lodge on the beautiful
National Scenic Byway. |
| ATVs |
 If you enjoy riding your ATV, bring it with you. Heartland
has over 40 miles of trails on 1,200 rolling acres. You will
ride through forest, creeks, prairies, and be in awe with
the incredible outdoors that surrounds you.
If you don’t have an ATV, Heartland has one that
you can rent. There is no better way to enjoy the beautiful
countryside than a relaxing ride on an ATV. |
| Mountain Bike & Bike Riding |
| If you are a mountain bike lover, bring them and enjoy
the scenery on your bikes. Heartland also has bikes available
to rent.
The Sam Vadalabene Bike trail is only 30 minutes away.
This bike trail parallels the Mississippi river along the
National Scenic Byway. The trail goes from Pere Marquette
State Park to Alton, Illinois, nearly 20 miles one way!
On the Missouri side there is a new bike trail that parallels
the Mississippi river between Louisiana and Clarksville.
This trail is 10 miles one way.
Both trails will give you breath taking views of the Mississippi
river! |
| Swimming |
| Raging Rivers Water Park- Pool and water park
for everyone. Featuring: The Shark, SwirlPool, Endless River,
The Cascades, Breaker Beach, Runaway Rafts, Tree House Harbor,
Itty Bitty Surf City, Only 30 miles from the lodge! A great
place for the entire family. (www.ragingrivers.com) |
| Meals, Bonfire, Soda, and Much More |
 The cooks at Heartland Lodge prepare dinner and breakfast
meals made from scratch. Homemade rolls, real mashed potatoes
and old-fashioned cobblers are just a few of their specialties.
Heartland is known world wide for its presentation and abundance
of food at each meal setting. These two wonderful meals are
included in your overnight package.
Also included in your overnight package are complimentary
sodas, coffee, tea and lemonade and bonfire. Don’t
forget about the scenic hayride followed by a bonfire with
all the fixings. (Marshmallows, gram crackers, and Hershey
chocolate) There is a catch and release fishing lake, five
miles away at our waterfowl resort. The 1200 acres that
surrounds the lodge will give you plenty of room to explore
and relax in the outdoors. All of this is included in your
package when you stay at Heartland. |
| Weddings |
 The lodge is a perfect place for a wedding. The unique
atmosphere of the lodge is an ideal location for that special
occasion. Small weddings inside require little decorating
with the beautiful décor of the lodge. Outside weddings & receptions
of any size are ideal with the natural surroundings. A wedding
at Heartland Lodge is also very affordable. |
| Lodge Buy-Out |
| Enjoy the entire lodge to yourself. Just book ten rooms
and you can have the whole lodge to yourself. The lodge is
a perfect place to meet with friends, and family. Weddings
and business outings are also popular at the lodge. |
| Day Trips! |
| There are many great day trips that can be started from
the Heartland Lodge.
The Great River Road Trip - Spend the day up and down
both sides of the Mississippi River. The Great River Road
and
National Scenic Byway on the Illinois side and the Great
River Road and National Scenic Byway on the Missouri side
make an outstanding day trip. You will travel through towns
like Clarksville MO and Grafton IL. You can cross the Winfield
and Golden Eagle ferries or the bridges in Alton IL and
Louisiana MO. Attractions: Clarksville Eagle Center, Alton's
National Great Rivers Museum, Kampsville's Center for American
Archeology, antique stores, craft stores, and much more!
(Mid January thru mid March are peak eagle watching times)
In 1998, the federal government evaluated dozens of drives
around America in search for candidates for National Scenic
Byway designation. After a painstaking process, the Illinois
Great River Road from Alton to Kampsville was awarded this
rare and honored designation. The drive is stunning, with
the towering bluffs on one side and the Mighty Mississippi
on the other. You can almost touch the cliff-wall and the
water at the same time. (57 miles)
Hannibal, Missouri - Mark Twain - Enjoy
a day trip to the historic home town of Mark Twain. Hannibal
is only 45 miles
from the lodge. Great shopping, excellent dining and wonderful
sight seeing is all located in Hannibal. Attractions: Mark
Twain Boyhood Home & Museum, Becky Thatcher Home, Mark
Twain Cave, Mississippi Riverboat, Molly Brown Birthplace,
antique stores, craft stores, and much more! (www.hanmo.com/hcvb)
Springfield, Illinois - Enjoy a day trip
to the historic home town of Abraham Lincoln. Springfield
is only 80 miles
from the lodge. Besides all of the historic sights, there
is wonderful shopping and excellent dining. Attractions:
Lincoln's New Salem, Lincoln Home, Lincoln-Herndon Law
Offices, Lincoln Tomb, Vachel Lindsay Home, Route 66 sites
and much more! (www.visit-springfieldillinois.com)
Quincy, Illinois - Enjoy a day trip to
the beautiful town of Quincy. Quincy is located only 50
miles from the lodge. This town is full of wonderful shopping
and great dining, Make sure you take a drive down Maine
street to view the large historic homes. Attractions: Jesus
Tree, Governor John Wood Mansion, Villa Kathrine, Quincy
Art Center and much more! (www.quincy-cvb.org)
Pike County - The county that the lodge is located in
has many local attractions. There are antique shops and
great attractions in Pike County. Attractions: Nature House
Gallery the "Purple Martin Capital", five local
museums, antique shops, craft stores, and scenic drives
that will keep you going for hours! (http://www.pikeil.org)
Other Possible Day Trips-
- St Louis, Missouri: Cardinals, Rams, Blues, Fox Theater,
Science Center, Six Flags, Arch, Botanical Gardens,
shopping and much more! (80 miles)
- Mark Twain Lake: Great fishing, boating, jet skies,
swimming, (80 miles)
- Raging Rivers Water Park: Pool and water park for
everyone (30 miles - www.ragingrivers.com)
- Historic Nauvoo: Historic architecture, historic crafts,
The Joseph Smith Historic Center, Historic Nauvoo sites,
Baxter's Village, fine restaurants, gift & antique
shops, fudge factory and much more. (95 miles- www.visitnauvoo.org)
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| Country Church |
 Take a step back in history and plan on attending this
one room country church on Sunday mornings. Farmer's Ridge
Church of Christ was founded in 1856! The building itself
was built in 1898!
Everyone should experience the one room
setting that will take you back in time to the days of our
forefathers. Service begins at 10:00am and the church is
located only 3 miles from the lodge. |
| And More! |
- Paintball
- Golf (Public course 30 minutes from lodge)
- Volleyball
- Croquet
- Old West Cook Outs (Chuck Wagon)
- Cross country skiing (In season)
- Sled riding
- Mushroom hunting (In season)
- Blackberries (In season)
- Paddle boats
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