This was planned as a short 2 night stay on our way to Springfield.  We also chose this area because of the promise of some bike trails.  We found our camping choices somewhat limited here, but chose the Spindler Marina and Campground.  Unlike the state and county parks we have become accustomed to, this park was crowded with tight campsites.  Also unlike previous parks, there appears to be many campers who live here on a permanent or semi-permanent basis.

We found a bike trail on Sunday and went for a nice ride.  The weather was perfect.  Peoria did not have any of the interesting and unexpected surprises that we found in Ottoawa.  They may have been there, but we were not there long enough to uncover them.