Well here we are 9 months after our last adventure on a state highpoint. This time our destination is Charles Mound, IL. This was a very frustrating highpoint for one main reason. We could have easily attained this highpoint last summer on our "Big Summer Trip" however the "summit" was closed because it was not an open weekend.
The owners of the property do not like people on the land, even though the summit is 400 yards away from thier house. It is really a shame because the 1.25 mile walk is very scenic and easy.
All private highpoint owners need to take a chapter from the book of the Iowa and Rhode Island Highpoint owners. Hawkeye Point is literally in the side yard and Jerimoth Hill is right behind the owners backyard. They choose to handle the "fame" of being a highpoint owner properly, and until the IL owners either sell/change this highpoint will simply be a checkmark on someone's list, when it could be a lot more.
On a highnote, you will notice this is our only US State highpoint for the year. We are expecting our first child (a little girl) in Nov. and the state of IL is filled in pink for her, my little girl Eyrleigh.
On a highnote, you will notice this is our only US State highpoint for the year. We are expecting our first child (a little girl) in Nov. and the state of IL is filled in pink for her, my little girl Eyrleigh.
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