Historic General Dean Suspension Bridge — Attraction in Illinois

I'm rating a bridge! But that's ok! I have many fond memories on this bridge and feel more than capable of rating it. When I was a kid the bridge was scary. The bridge used to move if you shook it or the wind blew it enough. Since then it has been replaced with a more sturdy one. You can walk across the bridge, stand on the bridge and watch the river, or fish under the bridge... as long as the river is low enough. It is really a...

Great place with lots of history. Good bike and walking trail fitness enthusiasts really love the trails. This is a great place to take pictures too. The foliage is pretty in spring and fall. Definitely worth going and checking it out. Even if you are only looking for a quiet place to sit and think. General Dean Bridge is a great place to spend some time either alone or with...

This was just a shortstop after coming away from the lake if you walk along from the general Dean Bridge, you’ll find the dam that creates Carlisle Lake and there are many people fishing there. There’s a lot of fish evident jumping out of the waters. The water looks dirty, but it’s because it is foaming after coming over the spillway from the dam. It was pleasant to...