Illinois-Rend Lake

Luckily we found a Corp of Engineers Lake just at the time we were ready to get off the road.  Our goal is always to quit before we get exhausted and 8 hours on the road is almost too much for us.  We stopped at the Illinois Visitors Rest Area and they directed us to this beautiful lake, a few miles off the interstate 57, with the (most important to us) Senior Pass discount.

It is terribly humid, 85%, and we have the air conditioning running.  I don't ever remember sleeping with the air on but tonight may be a first.

The long day has put a crimp in my creativity so I think I will just  post a few pictures.  Tomorrow we are heading for Kansas City.

Gun Creek Campground

Rend Lake

Rend lake

Suppertime