Celebrate the arrival of fall and all it’s bright colors with this inclusive weekday getaway! Our “Fall into Fall” Package includes dinner and breakfast off of a select menu, two drink vouchers, and your room all for just $134 plus tax! That’s right! Meals, drinks, and your room for just $134 plus tax! Based on double […]
Your Perfect Fall Day at the Lodge
October 21, 2017 by
Looking for a fall adventure but not sure where to go or what to do? We’re here to help! We have mapped out the perfect fall day here at Pere Marquette Lodge. Of course, you can substitute activities and change times to best fit your needs! Are you ready for beautiful, memorable day? by Sierra […]
Hunting the Great Morel
March 1, 2017 by
The days are getting warmer and it will soon be time again to grab that mesh bag and begin the yearly trek to your secret mushroom sweet spot. Mushroom season is upon us and while those who have grown up in the tradition of hunting these delicacies are prepared, these tips are for the beginners. […]
Midwest Living Magazine Highlights Pere Marquette Lodge
November 26, 2016 by
Great State Park Stays: Illinois’ Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center Climb past the lush valley retreat to reach the Illinois River bluffs when you stay at Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center. Since the 1930s, the 50-foot limestone fireplace at Pere Marquette State Park’s lodge has stood as a source of warmth. A young […]
Celebrating 75 Years of History
November 26, 2016 by
Pere Marquette Lodge 1940-2015 The birth story of Pere Marquette Lodge is the story of a country in turmoil in a time when 1/4th of the population was out of work. In 1932, Americans placed their bets on the New York Governor, Franklin D. Roosevelt, by electing him as the President of a country in the […]
The Ultimate St. Louis Day Trip
November 25, 2016 by
It’s a beautiful day and I am just not in the mood to do that housework that seems to never stop calling my name. It’s time for a miniature escape, a day trip close to St. Louis that won’t bend my pocket book into an unrecognizable shape. If you are anything like me, this little […]
Four Rivers Fabric Art at Pere Marquette Lodge
November 25, 2016 by
The Four Rivers Fabric Art hangs in the center of the Great Room at Pere Marquette State Park Lodge. Consisting of 4 large hangings, the piece depicts the world of nature surrounding the Park and the Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio Rivers. Celebrated artist and art professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, M. Joan Lintault, […]
A Leaf Peeper’s Paradise
September 14, 2016 by
My favorite fall getaway that’s close to St. Louis One of the most fantastic things about living in the Midwest is fall. From the vibrant leaves in reds, oranges, and yellows, to campfires and hoodies, autumn is beautiful. I can hardly wait for summer to slowly fade into a cooler fall. To me, it’s the […]
March 25, 2015 by
Things To Do During Your St Louis Family Vacation (Part 1)
November 25, 2014 by
When I was very young, my family and I packed up and headed to the great city of St. Louis, Missouri for a family vacation. We had a wonderful time exploring the city and acting like goofy tourists (one of my favorite pastimes). A few years went by and my mother was offered a job […]
