Stories

Sit Outside For Summertime

By Taylor Daniels on Jul. 22, 2019

Now that summer is in full swing, everyone in Rockford is itching to get outside and enjoy the warm…

Take a Step Back in Time at Tinker Swiss Cottage

By Kelly Frye on Jul. 20, 2019

As a Rockford native, I can't believe it took me 26 years to finally visit Tinker Swiss Cottage…

Time to Float Around Ideas on How to Build YOUR Raft!

By Guest Blogger on Jul. 18, 2019

It’s time to start floating around ideas for the 4th Annual Rock River Anything That Floats Race, Sunday, August 18th. The annual raft race, which first began in 1976, has attracted tens of thousands of people over the years as contestants, volunteers and spectators. In one year alone more than 80,000 people lined the Rock River to cheer on the inventive racers.After a brief hiatus, the race returned in 2016 and has become a novel tradition for new generations of Rockfordians to love and experience. Last year’s race had 40 raft entries and drew a crowd of approximately 20,000 spectators…

Summer, It's Music to My Ears

By Guest Blogger on Jul. 11, 2019

Summer has finally arrived, and if you’re like me, you’ve been itching to get outside despite those pesky mosquitos (forgive my pun). Well, it’s time to bust out the bug spray and gather your friends and family for summer nights filled with good food, cold beverages, and music–LIVE MUSIC…