28-41 Resort Profiles

28-41 Resort Profiles
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PROFILES
Woodsmoke
Ranch
T
SENECA, ILLINOIS
Located on the Illinois
River Valley, Woodsmoke Ranch
is easy enough to reach and
far enough to melt everyday
stress. This is the real deal, a
taste of the Old West rolled
into a country retreat that’s
part of unspoiled America.
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he Old Town storefronts leading to a dance hall and game room make perfect sense in this setting. You can just feel your blood pressure lower as you
take on the slower pace of bygone days.
Acres and acres of rolling wooded
hills provide enough room to roam, perhaps on a horse. Stables and a tack room
are right here at Woodsmoke Ranch.
For a day trip, head toward Seneca
and the I&M Canal. You’ll witness firsthand the importance the canals had in
the 1800s. Sandstone bluffs define the northern edge of the Illinois River valley
and overlook Seneca for great photo opportunities.
For serious water sports, head to LaSalle Lake, 7 miles away, and Heidicke
Lake, a 30-minute drive. Hikers, bikers and sightseers should visit Starved Rock
and Buffalo Rock state parks, both a short distance from the resort. For the
golfer, many challenging courses are within a few minutes’ drive.
On-site amenities provide enough choices to keep everyone happy. There are
two outdoor swimming pools, two lakes, fishing, a recreation clubhouse, tennis
courts, a café, a laundry, basketball courts, baseball and softball fields, a playground and two pavilions. And, of course, there are the stables.
Open from May through September, Woodsmoke Ranch has 18 full-hookup
sites and a maximum RV length of 32 feet.