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  • Amazing Girls' Getaway Vacation
    1/15/2013
    Amazing Girls' Getaway Vacation
    Posted by admin
    We women rarely take time for ourselves. Study after study shows that American women are both more stressed than their male counterparts and than they were years ago. We work. We cook. We clean. The modern woman does it all…and every once in a while,
  • Land Navigation Courses Offered
    5/13/2013
    Land Navigation Courses Offered
    Posted by admin
    Harpole’s Heartland lodge is partnering with Teton Navigation to offer summer and fall land navigation courses. The courses offered will be one and two day basic land navigation classes, as well as custom land navigation courses. Teton Navigation o
  • Weekday Escape Perfect for Unwinding!!
    4/10/2013
    Weekday Escape Perfect for Unwinding!!
    Posted by admin
    Let’s face it. Life just gets crazy sometimes and we all need to unwind. Between work schedules, kids’ activities, and social commitments, our daily lives can be extremely hectic. And whether you are a young couple with children, empty nesters or retir
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Resort Blog

  • Morel Mushrooms Spring Early!
    4/6/2012
    Morel Mushrooms Spring Early!
    Posted by admin
    Can you believe the mild winter we’ve had? This stretch of warmer weather has certainly caused many spring activities to arrive a few weeks early – and one of those just happens to be mushroom hunting. In west-central Illinois, where Harpole’s Heartland
  • Hannibal Full of Family Activities!!
    5/9/2013
    Hannibal Full of Family Activities!!
    Posted by admin
    As we all know, Sunday, May 12 is Mother’s Day! How do you celebrate YOUR mom on Mother’s Day? My mom is the heart and soul of most of our family celebrations and she certainly deserves her day! Her favorite place to eat for Mother’s Day is Fiddlestiks
  • 4/30/2013
    Mother's Day
    Posted by admin
    Remember when your mother stayed up with you because you saw a scary movie?  Remember when she taught you to ride a bicycle or picked you up from school because you were sick?  Remember when she helped you pick out your prom dress or made sure y...
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Testimonials

  • This Girls Getaway Weekend was amazing!  There were as few or as many things to do as we wanted.  The options were wonderful along with all the food and scenery!  I cannot wait to come back again soon!  Thank you!!
    - Vanessa Parrish, Decatur IL
  • The Girls Weekend experience was wonderful!  This gave my girlfriends and I a chance to get away, relax and enjoy the coziness of Heartland Lodge.  The rooms were clean, the food amazing, the staff very accommodating and the experience unforgettable.  I will recommend your lodge to everyone I know who is looking to get away!
    - Lori Murphy, St Louis MO
  • I really enjoyed the Girls Getaway Weekend!  The food was fantastic, rooms were very clean and the staff is amazing.  Looking forward to returning!
    - Olivia Mefford, Jacksonville IL
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Fishing

Pittsfield Lake – A Hidden Jewel! (Only 17 miles from the lodge!)

 

You can take a lunch and go for a beautiful picnic; this lake is even great for fishing. Enjoy this 200 acre lake surrounded by 480 acres of recreational land that the public can use. This lake has great crappie fishing in the spring and is also stocked with Bass, Bluegill, Walleye, and Stripers.  http://www.pittsfieldil.org/community/recreation/pittsfield-city-lake

Fishing at Pittsfield Lake is self guided, so bring your fishing poles and tackle. There is a bait shop in Pittsfield.

Guided Fishing Trips on the Mississippi River

 

Enjoy the natural beauty of the mighty Mississippi River on a guided fishing trip. This will be one fishing trip that you will always remember. Your guide will be Keith Graham from Graham Outdoor Adventures. Keith has over 41 years of experience guiding fishing trips on the Mississippi River.

Keith specializes in large sturgeon (catch and release only). If you have never caught one of these giant fish, you are in for a great fishing experience! You will also catch channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish, walleye, carp, buffalo, drum perch, and bass.

You will not only enjoy great fishing but also great scenery! Along with the beautiful river, you might see river otters, beaver, eagles, ducks, geese, deer, turkeys, turtles, and many other native animals.

Full day fishing trips are eight hours, from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Keith will pick you up at the lodge around 7:30am and drop you back off around 4:30pm. Half-Day fishing trips are also available; these fishing trips are four hours in length.

Morning fishing trips are from 8:00am to 12:00pm with pick up at the lodge around 7:30am. Afternoon fishing trips are from 1:00pm to 5:00pm with pick up at the lodge around 12:30. Keith�s boat can accommodate 2-3 people. He can provide fishing gear or you can bring your own.

Please bring sunglasses, sunscreen, jacket, camera and rain gear (light ponchos are provided). Also please bring any food or beverages you prefer on board.

The best fishing months are: May, June, July, August, and October. If you are not a fisherman but would like to take a river cruise, half and full day trips are available.