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Des Plaines, IL

Here are some of our favorite snapshots over the past few years. As dads, we've had some fun adventures, so let us know if you have any questions. We're happy to pass on any travel tips or Ah-hah moments we've had along the way.

Wisconsin River Summer Canoe Trip 2024

Wisconsin Canoe Company Mazomanie to Peck's Landing 18-mile trip. 3 days and two nights. August 2nd to the 4th 2024.

Spring Campout Riverbend RV Resort

June 20th to June 23rd, 2024.

2024 Winter Campout Grey Wolf's Frozen Fiesta

Camp Edwards January 26th - 28th 2024.

Dads could not resist these tubes.
Not only did we win "the best team name" award, we had a lot of fun in a snow.
However, things would not end without a feast and a camp fire.

Other Events and Fun

2024... Bowling in Arlignton Heights. We joined our friends for a joint event: Dads and Sons and Doughters.

Dad Slot Cars - Des Plaines, IL. We were there on Saturday before it closed, and it was such a bittersweet time making those fun memories. The business, started by the late Thomas Pelletiere and then passed on to his daughter, Margaret Pelletiere, closed permanently after Sunday's final race because the building it called home since 1992 has been sold.

Imagine being on a submarine for weeks at a time. Did you know when they went under water they used these huge lead-acid (closet size) batteries we find in a car to power the whole sub. We got all the scoop, and at the end Santa came to visit on a boat. We got ourselfs a Christmas tree to take home.