General Resort Blogs

Grafton lighthouse

If you are looking to take a day trip while staying at Heartland Lodge there are plenty of options! The lodge is located in the center of all kinds of great road trips in Illinois and Missouri! Take in the rich American history of  Mark Twain, Abe Lincoln and Lewis & Clark or explore the

Beautiful cabin in illinois with a hot tub

I was searching for private cabins with hot tubs in Illinois and Missouri to rent and realized they were harder to find than I might have thought. I searched for “romantic cabins with hot tubs” and “private romantic cabins in the woods” and the selection was very slim. I realized then, that is what makes

Heartland Lodge Outfitters Basecamp

…but if YOU stay at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge, you can plan a great getaway for you and/or your family by adding some Abraham Lincoln history to your planned activities. Staying at the lodge places you only about 70 miles from Springfield, Illinois and t

eagle along the mississippi river in illinois

Eagle watching – just the mere mention of this pastime brings visions of this “white headed” bird with wings spread – soaring high above the open water, then swooping down to catch its prey. But did you know that, according to the Missouri Department of

Romantic Basket

Like many young women, I planned my wedding on a budget.  It can seem intimidating with so many potential expenses – flowers, food, invitations, cake, gown, DJ – the list can go on and on.  With so many costs to consider, many couples on a budget chose to

UTV Wedding Destination Locations

Have you ever dreamed about having the ultimate ATV/UTV or Motocross Wedding!? Several guest from across the nation have made this dream come true at Heartland Lodge ATV Park, and you can too! Heartland’s 1,200-acre ATV Park with 60 + miles of ATV/ UTV/ Motocross trails paired with 5-Star lodging options, gourmet meal plans and

Exterior Lodge View at Dusk

CLICK TO CALL BOOK NOW Best Resort & Cabin Rentals in Central Illinois Looking for the best cabin and resort rentals in all of Illinois? You found it! Heartland Lodge is located in Central Illinois along the Mississippi River valley. A short drive from Saint Louis, Missouri and Chicago! We have several different rental cabin

Jane Lynch Playing Guiter at the Original Lodge

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Harpole’s Heartland Lodge selected to represent Illinois in their national tourism ad campaign- “Illinois the Middle of Everything”.  Nebo, IL (June 2023)— Harpole’s Heartland Lodge, located in Pike County, Illinois was selected as a filming location in the state of Illinois national tourism campaign, a $30 million ad campaign promoting

Weekend Getaway in Illinois

I graduated from school many years ago.  The truth is my days of long, fun summer vacations are over.  Like many though, I still look forward to the summertime during the long, dark, cold days of winter…  Summer is freedom.  Summer is kids playing outside

Perfect Destination for a girlfriend getaway

It’s no secret – our lives are busier than ever. For those in the professional world, long hours, e-mails, text messages, and conference calls keep us ever struggling to keep up with a constant barrage of correspondence and obligation. For those raising a