Camping by the Mississippi

We definitely had a nice relaxing time camping in Thomson, Illinois.  Sure it was a little cold, a little windy, but still relaxing all the same!  I definitely have to give kudos to Kevin for being prepared for the cold, he even bought a heated blanket for the trip!  Our site was not quite as fabulous as I had dreamed - in fact we had to pick a new site otherwise our fire pit would have been right on top of the massive RV that was parked a little too close to our site.  We were across the road from the river, not right on it.  Anyway, it was a nice time and we would certainly love to return to this campground.  There was also this great farmstand nearby that sold HUGE pumpkins for a steal of a price.  Another great nearby place to visit is the Mississippi Palisades State Park which would be really great for a fall colors drive!