The Best Way to Grow Up in Rockford
Rockford really is a great place to live. Just after I was born, my parents created a bracket of…
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Tag: Outdoors
Explore Public Art With The Rockford Public Art Trail
Now is the time to get out and explore the collection of sculptures, murals and memorials that call…
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The Intern’s Guide to Rockford, Illinois
Rockford has so many incredible restaurants, attractions, and locally owned shops that it is hard to…
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Top 10(ish) Music Series in the 815
Summer has finally arrived, and for the Rockford Region, that means it’s time for live music to begin. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry! I’ve rounded up 10 of my favorite outdoor concert series in the area to help kickstart your summer playlist! Dockside Live Prairie St. Brewing Co. Mondays…
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10 Favorite Places to Enjoy the Outdoors in the Rockford Region
One thing we absolutely love about the Rockford region is its abundance of outdoor recreation. If…
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Everything Outdoors - Go Rockford Spotlight: Lindsey Kromm, Accounting Assistant
Introducing Lindsey Kromm, a Rockford native and Go Rockford's Accounting Assistant. She has been…
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Top Halloween Event Ideas in the Rockford Region
The evenings are getting longer as night falls just before 7 p.m. and of course our beautiful trees in the Midwest are starting to turn all sorts of rusted rainbow colors during one of my all time favorite seasons. Fall. Orchards, brisk early evening walks, carving pumpkins and getting ready for Halloween are at the very top of my to-do’s…
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6 Ways to Experience the Fall Colors from the Water, No Matter Your Skill Level
Just because the summer is over doesn’t mean paddling has to be! In fact, the fall might just be the…
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The Number One Way to View the Fall Foliage in Rockford
Fall is the perfect time to get on the water and explore the beautiful colors! From rivers to ponds, being on the water is the number one way to view the beautiful fall foliage in the Rockford region…
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Apple Pick and Donut Eat Your Way Through the Rockford Region This Fall
When we think about fall we think cozy sweaters, hot lattes, pretty leaves, apple cider and more. Well come to find out, we perfectly described the Rockford region! If you haven’t yet, you will fall in love with the 8-1-5 this autumn…
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