General Resort Blogs

Can you believe it’s already the first of October? If you’re like me,
each year at this time, you ask yourself “where has the year gone?” I don’t
know about you, but I am always adding things to my already busy calendar…and
this time of year is cer

ATV trail riding family reunion vacation

Last month I had the chance to try something I have never done before – go for an ATV ride.  Growing up in Chicago, ATV riding was just not something that was very commonplace.  And, even once I moved to Springfield, the opportunity just never really pres

Easter Egg Hunt Atv Riding Event

Enjoy an Easter Egg hunt with your ATV or UTV this Easter weekend (dirt bikes welcome too!). We invite you to bring your friends and family and enjoy the day or weekend at the lodge! Enjoy ATV Riding, Horseback Riding Trails, Shed Hunting, 15-Station Sporting Clays Course, Hiking, Bonfires, Fishing and much more! On Saturday

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Some of you may recognize me from reading some of my previous blogs, or from some of the events throughout the year at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge (I am there on most Girls’ Getaway Weekends snapping photos of all the fun.) Unfortunately, I had gotten away from blogging so I was VERY excited when Gary asked

Historical Family Photo

When it comes to planning trips and vacations for Dan and I, I am usually pretty good about scheduling our travel and activities in order to enjoy all that we want to do…no matter where we go. And yes, sometimes our plans have to change based on where we

Lodge Fireplace Vacation

Looking for the best workcation in the Midwest!? You’ve found the perfect working/vacation destination location! Heartland Lodge has all the ingredients for the perfect workcation! Our luxurious lodges and private cabins sit amongst some of the most beautiful, pristine wilderness in the entire country! Pair the natural beauty with all the activities and amenities (horseback

  Looking for a wedding venue in Central Illinois close to Quincy or Springfield? Heartland Lodge is the premier wedding destination in Central Illinois! We offer a one-of-a-kind outdoor or indoor wedding venue that is known to be one of the nicest wedding venues throughout central Illinois. With plenty of five-star lodging available, private luxury

Bird Watching In Pike County, Illinois

I used to hunt but now in my senior years, my greatest pleasure comes from birding activities. Birding comes with challenges similar to hunting in that one must know something about the life history of the birds in order to know when they will be present

  Enjoy a fun-filled Super Bowl Weekend at Heartland Lodge! Enjoy ATV Riding, Polaris UTV Rentals, Shed Hunting, 15-Station Sporting Clays Course, Hiking, Bonfires, Fishing and much more on Saturday and Sunday before the big game begins! All of the lodges will have the game on our large, flat screen TV’s in the common areas

Last week a blue sky & warm day graced the lodge with temps reaching 60 degrees. I tried to pretend the weatherman was wrong and that we wouldn’t see freezing temps the following day, but much to my dismay I had to grab my winter coat as I went out the door the next morning.