River to River Trail Crossing
Listed in Hiking area
3975-4559 S Rocky Comfort Rd, Cobden, IL 62920, Cobden, Illinois 62920
The River to River Trail Crossing near Cobden connects travelers with one of southern Illinois' long-distance hiking routes. Stretching across the state from the Ohio River to the Mississippi River, the trail highlights the rugged beauty, forests, bluffs, and small...
Shawnee National Forest
Listed in National forest
Herod, IL 62946, Herod, Illinois 62946
Shawnee National Forest lies between the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, in southern Illinois. Its terrain spans woodlands, hills and lakes. Wildlife includes bald eagles. The Garden of the Gods wilderness area features ancient sandstone cliffs and formations. Trails include the...
Hurst City Park
Listed in Park
111 Roosevelt St, Hurst, IL 62949, Hurst, Illinois 62949
Hurst City Park provides a simple local stop in the small community of Hurst, Illinois. Parks like this may be modest, but they help round out a route by giving travelers a place to pause while exploring coal country, small-town...
Stonefort Nature Trail
Listed in Hiking area
2368-2380 Stonefort Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Stonefort Nature Trail leads visitors through a fascinating landscape connected to both natural beauty and Native American history. Located within Giant City State Park, the trail offers sandstone formations, wooded scenery, and a chance to explore one of the region's...
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Listed in Wildlife refuge
6987 Headquarters Rd, Marion, IL 62959, Marion, Illinois 62959
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is one of southern Illinois' major outdoor destinations, offering lakes, wetlands, forests, wildlife viewing, fishing, boating, and hiking. For travelers exploring the region, it provides a strong mix of natural beauty, conservation history, and easy...
Goldeneye Lake, Pyramid State Park
Listed in State park
Cutler, IL 62238, Cutler, Illinois 62238
Goldeneye Lake in Pyramid State Park gives visitors another quiet outdoor destination within this large reclaimed landscape. The area is popular for fishing, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives, making it a useful stop for travelers exploring Perry County and the...
The Conner House Bed & Breakfast
Listed in Bed & breakfast
315 Main St, Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277, Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois 62277
The Conner House Bed & Breakfast gives travelers a place to stay in historic Prairie du Rocher, one of Illinois' oldest French colonial communities. Its location is ideal for exploring Fort de Chartres, Mississippi River history, early settlement sites, and...
Randolph County State Conservation Area
Listed in Hiking area
4301 S Lake Dr, Chester, IL 62233, Chester, Illinois 62233
Randolph County State Conservation Area preserves a large natural landscape near Chester, Illinois, with opportunities for fishing, camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Its location makes it a useful outdoor stop for travelers exploring Mississippi River history, old French settlement areas,...
Pyramid State Park Captain Unit
Listed in State park
Unnamed Road, Cutler, IL 62238, Cutler, Illinois 62238
The Captain Unit of Pyramid State Park gives visitors access to one of Illinois' largest recreation areas. With lakes, wildlife habitat, trails, and former mining lands transformed into public outdoor space, it is a worthwhile stop for travelers who enjoy...
Davie School Inn
Listed in Bed & breakfast
300 Freeman St, Anna, IL 62906, Anna, Illinois 62906
The Davie School Inn turns a circa-1910 schoolhouse into a memorable bed and breakfast in Anna, Illinois. With uniquely decorated suites and a strong sense of local character, it makes a fun lodging stop for travelers exploring the Shawnee Hills,...
River to River Trail Crossing
Listed in Hiking area
3975-4559 S Rocky Comfort Rd, Cobden, IL 62920, Cobden, Illinois 62920
The River to River Trail Crossing near Cobden connects travelers with one of southern Illinois' long-distance hiking routes. Stretching across the state from the Ohio River to the Mississippi River, the trail highlights the rugged beauty, forests, bluffs, and small...
Shawnee National Forest
Listed in National forest
Herod, IL 62946, Herod, Illinois 62946
Shawnee National Forest lies between the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, in southern Illinois. Its terrain spans woodlands, hills and lakes. Wildlife includes bald eagles. The Garden of the Gods wilderness area features ancient sandstone cliffs and formations. Trails include the...
Hurst City Park
Listed in Park
111 Roosevelt St, Hurst, IL 62949, Hurst, Illinois 62949
Hurst City Park provides a simple local stop in the small community of Hurst, Illinois. Parks like this may be modest, but they help round out a route by giving travelers a place to pause while exploring coal country, small-town...
Stonefort Nature Trail
Listed in Hiking area
2368-2380 Stonefort Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Stonefort Nature Trail leads visitors through a fascinating landscape connected to both natural beauty and Native American history. Located within Giant City State Park, the trail offers sandstone formations, wooded scenery, and a chance to explore one of the region's...
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
Listed in Wildlife refuge
6987 Headquarters Rd, Marion, IL 62959, Marion, Illinois 62959
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge is one of southern Illinois' major outdoor destinations, offering lakes, wetlands, forests, wildlife viewing, fishing, boating, and hiking. For travelers exploring the region, it provides a strong mix of natural beauty, conservation history, and easy...
Goldeneye Lake, Pyramid State Park
Listed in State park
Cutler, IL 62238, Cutler, Illinois 62238
Goldeneye Lake in Pyramid State Park gives visitors another quiet outdoor destination within this large reclaimed landscape. The area is popular for fishing, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives, making it a useful stop for travelers exploring Perry County and the...
The Conner House Bed & Breakfast
Listed in Bed & breakfast
315 Main St, Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277, Prairie Du Rocher, Illinois 62277
The Conner House Bed & Breakfast gives travelers a place to stay in historic Prairie du Rocher, one of Illinois' oldest French colonial communities. Its location is ideal for exploring Fort de Chartres, Mississippi River history, early settlement sites, and...
Randolph County State Conservation Area
Listed in Hiking area
4301 S Lake Dr, Chester, IL 62233, Chester, Illinois 62233
Randolph County State Conservation Area preserves a large natural landscape near Chester, Illinois, with opportunities for fishing, camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Its location makes it a useful outdoor stop for travelers exploring Mississippi River history, old French settlement areas,...
Pyramid State Park Captain Unit
Listed in State park
Unnamed Road, Cutler, IL 62238, Cutler, Illinois 62238
The Captain Unit of Pyramid State Park gives visitors access to one of Illinois' largest recreation areas. With lakes, wildlife habitat, trails, and former mining lands transformed into public outdoor space, it is a worthwhile stop for travelers who enjoy...
Davie School Inn
Listed in Bed & breakfast
300 Freeman St, Anna, IL 62906, Anna, Illinois 62906
The Davie School Inn turns a circa-1910 schoolhouse into a memorable bed and breakfast in Anna, Illinois. With uniquely decorated suites and a strong sense of local character, it makes a fun lodging stop for travelers exploring the Shawnee Hills,...
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