On this episode of WTVP’s Backyard Journeys, ride the rails back to the heyday of railroading in Galesburg, have a farm-fresh, homegrown dining experience, learn the curious art of axe throwing, escape the ordinary as you match wits with friends and co-workers, then relax with a glass of locally produced wine, all within easy driving distance of your backyard.
Tune in Thursday, June 15 at 7:00pm on the WSIU stations: WSIU 8.1, WUSI 16.1, WSEC 14.1, WQEC 27.1 and WMEC 22.2 or access the WSIU local broadcast livestream online at pbs.org or via the PBS Video app. Get extended access to this program and more with WSIU Passport. Enjoy an encore broadcast Sundays at 11:00am.
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About the Program
From the producers of WTVP’s perennially popular Illinois Adventure comes WTVP’s Backyard Journeys, a travel series showcasing delicious destinations like restaurants and wineries, along with extraordinary local lodging, historic places and nearby adventures for the whole family. WTVP’s Backyard Journeys focuses on day trips, family excursions and hidden gems in the heart of our cities and in quiet corners throughout Central Illinois. Get ready for new discoveries around every corner. Check out WTVP’s Backyard Journeys before you leave home.