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Blog - A Guide to Historic Farm Days (2023)
At the I&I Antique Tractor & Gas Engine Club Showgrounds, attendees will see a ton of amazing things, so be sure not to miss these 8 highlights over the four-day Historic Farm Days in Penfield.Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up - Golf Courses
This week, we’re touring some of the state's top golf courses!Blog - Cold-Weather Goods to Keep You Warm and Comfy
From stocking up for sweater weather to comfort items to keep you cozy, here are some cold-weather goods that you rely on to get you through the final stretch of winter.Blog - 7 Things you Should Try as a New Student at UIUC
We understand how daunting it can be to get adjusted to the new “home away from home” as a new student at UIUC. Here is a short list of experiences you should try as you settle-in for your first year!Blog - Shop Local Guide!
Show somebody that you think they’re Outside of Ordinary with a special gift from a local business! The greater Champaign County area is a hotbed for great local shopping, which makes it easy to check off every name of your list right here in our community!Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Pizza
Who doesn't love pizza? There are some incredible options all over the state of Illinois!Blog - Top Spots to Enjoy Champaign-Urbana's Local Flavor
Farms, large and small, surround our micro-urban community, providing fresh ingredients for local chefs to incorporate into their menus and for us to prepare at home. Here’s where you can enjoy or pick up the freshest ingredients of the season to support our local food system.Blog - First Stops Once Stay-At-Home is Over
All week, you told us where your first stop would be after Stay-At-Home guidelines are lifted. Here's what you said!Blog - Illinois Road Trip Round-Up: Best Tacos
Check out the best tacos in the state of Illinois!Blog - Popular Trails and Outdoor Spaces to Visit Outside
Whether you’re a hiker, bike-rider, dog walker, or simply an outdoor enthusiast, we’ve compiled some trails well-worth the drive for you to visit outside the greater Champaign-Urbana area.