Place to go cruising

Ok so I keep getting told I need to go to Starved Rock and all that stuff so my question is does anyone want to do a small cruise? I know a one person is telling me that she needs pics of her car. So one last time before winter does anyone want to waste some gas?

I am thinking about doing this on Halloween since the Voo Doo Kings won't answer our emails about their halloween thing. The only thing is I have to work that day and can't leave any earlier then 1 pm.

So my questions are: is it worth driving out there, spending an hour or so taking pics and then heading back and is leaving out of the Chicagoland area at 1 pm going to be too late?

I have a lot to do on Halloween. I dont want to take any pics of my car this year because Im pimpin the ugly snow tire setup already. But im down to take pics somewhere closer to home.

Ok, I'm looking up "Starved Rock" on Google to see if I can figure out what you're talking about. Forgive me, I'm not from around this here parts.

Starved Rock Kicks Ass!!!!

Leaving from this "our" area around 1 is not bad... As long as the weather is nice...there are some beautiful areas around there to get kickass pics!!!

Its about an hr drive from Lockport/Homerglen area

Starved Rock sucks now a days. My grandmother had a summer home out that way and we used to go there all the time as kids. They dont let you do shit there anymore.

been going there since i was a kid. my sister had her wedding at the lodge. the roads there are super fun to drive on.

I think we should think about someplace closer and then plan something there next year. Any suggestions?

Busse Woods is a closer suggestion. It's also by Woodfield and good places to eat and hang out when we are done.

AlterEgo wrote:

Busse Woods is a closer suggestion. It's also by Woodfield and good places to eat and hang out when we are done.

busse woods is not really compareable to starved rock. busse woods is just a small city forest perserve. starved rock is a state park, think illinois yellowstone type thing. you can fish, hike, climb on rocks, ect. the duffys tavern in utica right outside the park is a fun hang out place to get some grub too.

jontoad wrote:

AlterEgo wrote:

Busse Woods is a closer suggestion. It's also by Woodfield and good places to eat and hang out when we are done.

busse woods is not really compareable to starved rock. busse woods is just a small city forest perserve. starved rock is a state park, think illinois yellowstone type thing. you can fish, hike, climb on rocks, ect. the duffys tavern in utica right outside the park is a fun hang out place to get some grub too.

They dont let you climb the rocks anymore

Shawn1112 wrote:

jontoad wrote:

AlterEgo wrote:

Busse Woods is a closer suggestion. It's also by Woodfield and good places to eat and hang out when we are done.

busse woods is not really compareable to starved rock. busse woods is just a small city forest perserve. starved rock is a state park, think illinois yellowstone type thing. you can fish, hike, climb on rocks, ect. the duffys tavern in utica right outside the park is a fun hang out place to get some grub too.

They dont let you climb the rocks anymore

in most places you still can. you just cant climb on lovers leap and stuff. in the devils paint box you can go where ever the hell you want.

Hunting, too. It's not deer season yet, but maybe we could shoot some squirrels. I have three .22 rifles.

jontoad wrote:

Shawn1112 wrote:

jontoad wrote:

AlterEgo wrote:

Busse Woods is a closer suggestion. It's also by Woodfield and good places to eat and hang out when we are done.

busse woods is not really compareable to starved rock. busse woods is just a small city forest perserve. starved rock is a state park, think illinois yellowstone type thing. you can fish, hike, climb on rocks, ect. the duffys tavern in utica right outside the park is a fun hang out place to get some grub too.

They dont let you climb the rocks anymore

in most places you still can. you just cant climb on lovers leap and stuff. in the devils paint box you can go where ever the hell you want.

you sure about that, the last time i was their about 5yrs ago they wouldnt let us climb on shit. My uncle was just their over the summer, and he hasnt been their in 15-20 yrs and he said it sucked he couldnt climb anything either.

Shawn1112 wrote:

jontoad wrote:

Shawn1112 wrote:

jontoad wrote:

AlterEgo wrote:

Busse Woods is a closer suggestion. It's also by Woodfield and good places to eat and hang out when we are done.

busse woods is not really compareable to starved rock. busse woods is just a small city forest perserve. starved rock is a state park, think illinois yellowstone type thing. you can fish, hike, climb on rocks, ect. the duffys tavern in utica right outside the park is a fun hang out place to get some grub too.

They dont let you climb the rocks anymore

in most places you still can. you just cant climb on lovers leap and stuff. in the devils paint box you can go where ever the hell you want.

you sure about that, the last time i was their about 5yrs ago they wouldnt let us climb on shit. My uncle was just their over the summer, and he hasnt been their in 15-20 yrs and he said it sucked he couldnt climb anything either.

well yea, you cant climb on the really cool shit where they built boardwalks. but theres still plenty of stuff to do.

Chain O Lakes state park is by us. It's big and has nice scenery. Moraine Hills is also a good spot too

You guys suggest up places. I am not from here so I don't know.

The LXers got Harrassed & Kicked out of Busse Woods this Time Last Year!

I'm game to drive anywhere! Just need to dig my car out from the pile of fricken leaves thats starting to bury it!!!

Mad Hatter wrote:

The LXers got Harrassed & Kicked out of Busse Woods this Time Last Year!

Yeah, the "Unlawful Gathering."

I really want to hook up with you guys; I keep missing stuff (byproduct of being a dad).

Halloween's out for me, with the kids. Trick or treating and a hayride already planned.

Am I one of the only CAMM members with kids? I keep seeing photos of get-togethers and there aren't any kids. No problem, and I know they'd be welcome, but just wondering...I don't want to come out with them and have the kids be bored and irritate everyone, or be cramping anyone's style.

What about Wolf Lake??

Mad Hatter wrote:

The LXers got Harrassed & Kicked out of Busse Woods this Time Last Year!

Oh yea you mean this.....watch the end if you never seen this before!

Iguanaman wrote:

Mad Hatter wrote:

The LXers got Harrassed & Kicked out of Busse Woods this Time Last Year!

Am I one of the only CAMM members with kids? I keep seeing photos of get-togethers and there aren't any kids. No problem, and I know they'd be welcome, but just wondering...I don't want to come out with them and have the kids be bored and irritate everyone, or be cramping anyone's style.

ghost brings mia all the time. vics kid nick is at every show.

We are totally fine with kids coming out. Now if they touch things they might be locked in a trunk or something. Some of the best memories I have with my dad are going to car shows and the racetrack.

I have kids but they are a little older. My daughter is 15 so she is a little bit too kool to hang with mom and dad. My son is 11 and he comes to some of the car shows and M&G's with me. Team Headtripp usually have their son with them also, your kids would be welcome to come hang out.