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Rend Lake has a rather interesting history. It was constructed as a joint project that involved the Illinois Department of Conservation, the Rend Lake Conservancy District, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The 18,000-acre Rend Lake reservoir was built in 1965, with the mission of providing a dependable domestic water supply to a two-county area. The $60 million Rend Lake project had its beginings in 1965, and was completed in 1970. Since then, some impressive improvements have been made added to Rend Lake. Today, the marinas, boating, water skiing, campsites, nature trails, golf, picnicking, swimming, fishing, and hunting areas make Rend Lake a popular Southern Illinois vacation destination.
Because of its distinction as a relatively shallow reservoir, Rend Lake fishing is a popular activity in the area. A Rend Lake fishing trip gives you the opportunity to catch an abundance of large crappie and channel catfish, as well as other fish species that are indigenous to Southern Illinois. In general, white bass Rend Lake fishing will start in late March. This is when the fish begin to congregate along the rock the small tributary streams in order to spawn. After the fish lay their eggs, the white bass return to the lake and can be caught in May and early June.
The Rend Lake Resort and Conference Center is the perfect lodging venue for your Rend Lake Fishing experience. It is located in Wayne Fitzgerell State Park, in beautiful Southern Illinois. The Rend Lake Resort offers Rend Lake cabins along the lake. You can experience Rend Lake fishing right from the deck of the cabins on Rend Lake! These boatel cabins on Rend Lake overlook the water, and can be reached by boat or car.
There are a multitude of other activities that can be enjoyed at Rend Lake Illinois. The Rend Lake Golf Course is proud of its reputation of being one of the very best golf courses in the Midwest. There are also a number of places where you can explore Illinois history. For example, the Old Franklin County Jail Museum is a Georgian Revival Architecture building. Many Civil War exhibits are on display. Barzilla Silkwood built the Silkwood Inn Museum in Rend Lake Illinois in 1827. At one time, it was a private residence for the Silkwood family who lived with their 16-orphaned children. This historic two-story Inn was also a popular resting point for travelers along the historic Shawneetown-Kaskaskia trail. The restored inn is now a museum that gives insight into life in rural Southern Illinois in the 1800's. Whether you are interested in an active vacation, or a chance to explore the history of rural Southern Illinois, a visit to Rend Lake Illinois will be an enjoyable experience. Rend Lake was built as a joint project by the Illinois Department of Conservancy District, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This 18,900 acre reservoir was built to provide a dependable domestic water supply to a two-county area beginning in 1965. Construction of the $60 million project took 5 years to complete with the final filling of the lake in the early 1970's. Since that time, many improvements have been made resulting in the current quality facilities that are currently available. Then Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area was developed to provide public hunting, and other recreational opportunities.
Benton Country Golf Club
Benton Country Club is a semi-private nine hole facility that offers all golfers a full range of services with wonderful hospitality. This nine-hole facility has narrow Bermuda grass fairways guarded by large mature oak and pine trees. Smooth bent grass greens along with beautiful views of Lake Moses make this traditional country club a pleasure to play. Also offers a well-stocked pro shop, a driving range, and meals are available. Golf lessons by appointment.
Club address:
14783 Hwy 14
Benton, Il 62812
(618) 439-0921
Hards days night
In the autumn of 1963, Benton was visited by one of the men who changed the history of music, and they didn't even know it. This man was George Harrison. During his stay he visited many local haunts and was pleased with the local hospitality. Though away from the Beatles, music was not far from George's mind, from spending evenings on the porch of his sister's house playing his guitar to jamming with a local band, the Four Vests. He even purchased a guitar in Mt. Vernon to take back with him to England, a replica of which is in the Hard Day's Night Bed and Breakfast.At the Franklin County Jail Museum, one of the rooms is dedicated to George's visit, primarily his visit to the WFRX 1300 radio station in West Frankfort. On these turntables the first Beatles record hit the american airwaves. The original radio building still stands in West Frankfor
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