Absolutely beautiful and so much fun! We stayed for a few nights and I wish it was longer! We went…read morefishing (we just had to bring our own supplies!) kayaking, hiking around the property and enjoyed the fire pit!! This is seriously such an amazing place to escape from the hustle and bustle of life and the people running it are awesome and so sweet!

I was camping in Mississippi Palisade State Park for the weekend with my Girlfriend Lily. I had…read morecontacted Paul a few weeks prior to book a trip while we were there for the weekend. We met Paul at Albany, IL boat ramp where we began our 4-hour outing. He had a great bass boat with a trolling motor, depth finder/navigation, and power poles. He has fished in many tournaments and was well versed with his equipment. We caught dozens of crappie and a good number of catfish! A few bluegills and a bowfin as well. We kept a good number of the crappie and catfish which made for some great meals back at camp! Anyone unfamiliar with the area should give Paul a call!

From the owner: Professional Bass Fishing Guide…read more Captain Paul Malone grew up along the Mississippi River fishing his first tournament at age 15, he has been fishing tournaments ever since. Paul has a passion for fishing and loves to teach and get others involved in the sport. This lead him to earn his Captain's license, and is he is now guiding Lake Okeechobee (Dec/Jan), Sturgeon Bay - Door County area (May/June) and the Mississippi River-Pools 7-14 ( La Crosse, WI - Lansing, IA - Prairie Du Chien, WI -Savanna, IL). If you are looking for an adventure on the water catching trophy large mouth bass, small mouth bass, crappie and walleye, contact Cpt. Paul today! He is more than your average fishing guide. You wont be disappointed.

Five stars! Amazing customer service , dedication to customers , and he really loves what he does !…read moreI've caught my limit every time I've gone out on Reags crappie trip! The guys knows how to put you on fish and knows these lakes like the back of his hand ! If you want a great time, and want to have a fish fry, reags is the guide to book!! Highly recommend

We had a wonderful day of fishing and Katie even got to go tubing. I strongly recommend anyone who…read morewants to catch a lot of fish and have a lot of fun with a great guide.

it's a great place to relax, fish and camp. I've been a member for a couple years and plan on…read morestaying a member. especially at only 80 bucks a year. the events get better every year too!

Mixed feelings. Love this place to death, and the declaired mission of conservation. However…read more.... Its more of a social activity than the mission of conservation. Was on the board for about 3 months until I realized the board was not interested in preserving the club and keeping trespassers out. Have asked about posting more no trespassing signs, and was told quite angrily that we run on volunteers and if i want them so badly volunteer and do it myself. Im sorry I didnt know keeping trespassers out was that much of an imposition... Some of us work for a living and do not have the time to donate and belong to relax on our days off

Trail biked - I started at the east end in Bureau. The parking lot there has bathrooms and…read moretrashcans, and plenty of parking. I biked east to just north of I80 and back. Bike used - Specialized Sirrus hybrid. Bike style requirements - hybrid to mountain bike mostly. Fat tires will thrive back here. Road bikes will not survive many portions of this trail. I was leery to ride my hybrid in some sections near Tiskilwa because of the mid-sized gravel in spots. Other areas between I80 and Wyanet require grassy biking and non-descript trail riding. The trail composition varies between dirt and minced limestone mostly. There are some portions of asphalt, although those covered by limestone. Some areas are nicer than others. It's more favorable if the trail is mowed, as the trail rut can be swallowed by tall reeds of grass. There are area's where you're biking through short bursts of just grass. My hybrid held up like a champ, but there were spots where I was leery. This is a path where you'll need to keep both hands on the grips. The trail follows a series of water canals that serve as nice scenery. Every so often you'll come across a lock, which are numbered, giving you an idea of how many away you are from your starting point. Bridges span the locks every so often. A river also carves the trail in many areas, offering some nice views. As for wildlife, I spotted several turtles in canals and one trailside (almost accidentally biked over him). I also saw a pair of deer and a ton of colorful birds (red, yellow, blue, orange, black, white, gray, brown). The Orioles were a rare treat. A pair of eagles sat atop dead tree's west of Wyanet. Benches and amenities are seldom. Bridges span the lock areas which offer nice water drains to view and areas to sit on the edge for a break. During my two hour ride I saw a dozen other bikers, and this was on a 75 degree, cloudless Saturday in mid-June. Suffice it to say, there aren't many folks out here unless you count the occasional fisherman. Other nuances, the trail offers a nice split of shade and sun, but more on the sunny side. I saw one parking lot with trail signs in my stretch. Cheers.

The Hennepin Canal was constructed in 1892, the first boat went through in 1907, and the canal…read moreclosed to boat traffic in 1951. Today the Hennepin Canal serves as a state park. On travels between Wisconsin and central Illinois, we often stop and stretch our legs on the portion near Bureau Junction. There is a bench, restrooms (only open seasonally) and the sound of the water rushing under the bridge is relaxing. The trails have seen better days but are conducive to activities such as picnicking, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, and snowmobiling. People often fish in the canal as well.