Cedar Lake Trail Access
Listed in Hiking area, National forest
Boat Dock Road, Alto Pass, IL 62905, Alto Pass, Illinois 62905
Reach the forested shores of 1,750-acre Cedar Lake, where Shawnee National Forest bluffs and quiet water create a peaceful southern Illinois setting.
Giant City Nature Trail
Listed in Hiking area
1-245 Giant City Rd, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Explore the sandstone corridors, forest shade, and weathered rock formations of Giant City Nature Trail in Giant City State Park near Makanda, Illinois. This short hike offers an easy introduction to one of southern Illinois’ most distinctive landscapes.
Pounds Hollow in Illinois
Pounds Hollow Rd, Junction, Illinois 62954
Pounds Hollow Recreation Area pairs a quiet lake with wooded hills, rock formations, and hiking opportunities in Shawnee National Forest.
Millennium Park Rock (Historical Reference)
622-416 French Island Trail, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
An unverified historical reference near Newburgh’s Ohio River waterfront; no reliable source confirms a formal attraction called Millennium Park Rock.
Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
Listed in Hiking area, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
Shawnee Forest Rd, Herod, Illinois 62947
Explore striking sandstone formations and scenic overlooks along the Observation Trail at this memorable Shawnee National Forest destination near Herod, Illinois.
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Listed in Hiking area, Historical landmark, Hotel, Restaurant, Revolutionary War, State park, Tourist attraction
10299 Maysville Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311, Carlisle, Kentucky 40311
A Kentucky state park preserving the site of the 1782 Battle of Blue Licks, with a museum, battlefield grounds, lodging, dining, and outdoor recreation.
Carter Caves State Resort Park
344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY 41164, Olive Hill, Kentucky 41164
A wooded eastern Kentucky state resort park near Olive Hill, known for cave tours, hiking, horseback riding, and a range of seasonal outdoor recreation and lodging.
Wesselman Woods and Nature Preserve
551 N Boeke Rd, Evansville, Indiana 47711
Explore shaded trails through one of Indiana’s largest remaining old-growth forests and discover the natural history of the Ohio River Valley.
Hemlock Cliffs in Southern Indiana
Listed in Hiking area, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
National Forest Rd, English, Indiana 47118
Hemlock Cliffs in Southern Indiana offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the Midwest will find...
Post Oak Nature Trail
Listed in Hiking area
460 Giant City Lodge Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
The Post Oak Nature Trail is an easy 1/3-mile partially paved loop in Giant City State Park. Featuring woodland wildflowers, bluff-top overlooks, and accessible pathways, it's an excellent hike for families, casual walkers, and anyone wanting to experience southern Illinois' natural beauty.
Cedar Lake Trail Access
Listed in Hiking area, National forest
Boat Dock Road, Alto Pass, IL 62905, Alto Pass, Illinois 62905
Reach the forested shores of 1,750-acre Cedar Lake, where Shawnee National Forest bluffs and quiet water create a peaceful southern Illinois setting.
Giant City Nature Trail
Listed in Hiking area
1-245 Giant City Rd, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Explore the sandstone corridors, forest shade, and weathered rock formations of Giant City Nature Trail in Giant City State Park near Makanda, Illinois. This short hike offers an easy introduction to one of southern Illinois’ most distinctive landscapes.
Pounds Hollow in Illinois
Pounds Hollow Rd, Junction, Illinois 62954
Pounds Hollow Recreation Area pairs a quiet lake with wooded hills, rock formations, and hiking opportunities in Shawnee National Forest.
Millennium Park Rock (Historical Reference)
622-416 French Island Trail, Newburgh, Indiana 47630
An unverified historical reference near Newburgh’s Ohio River waterfront; no reliable source confirms a formal attraction called Millennium Park Rock.
Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
Listed in Hiking area, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
Shawnee Forest Rd, Herod, Illinois 62947
Explore striking sandstone formations and scenic overlooks along the Observation Trail at this memorable Shawnee National Forest destination near Herod, Illinois.
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Listed in Hiking area, Historical landmark, Hotel, Restaurant, Revolutionary War, State park, Tourist attraction
10299 Maysville Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311, Carlisle, Kentucky 40311
A Kentucky state park preserving the site of the 1782 Battle of Blue Licks, with a museum, battlefield grounds, lodging, dining, and outdoor recreation.
Carter Caves State Resort Park
344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY 41164, Olive Hill, Kentucky 41164
A wooded eastern Kentucky state resort park near Olive Hill, known for cave tours, hiking, horseback riding, and a range of seasonal outdoor recreation and lodging.
Wesselman Woods and Nature Preserve
551 N Boeke Rd, Evansville, Indiana 47711
Explore shaded trails through one of Indiana’s largest remaining old-growth forests and discover the natural history of the Ohio River Valley.
Hemlock Cliffs in Southern Indiana
Listed in Hiking area, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
National Forest Rd, English, Indiana 47118
Hemlock Cliffs in Southern Indiana offers visitors an opportunity to explore local history, regional heritage, and the stories that helped shape the surrounding community. Travelers interested in discovering hidden gems, historical connections, and the character of the Midwest will find...
Post Oak Nature Trail
Listed in Hiking area
460 Giant City Lodge Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
The Post Oak Nature Trail is an easy 1/3-mile partially paved loop in Giant City State Park. Featuring woodland wildflowers, bluff-top overlooks, and accessible pathways, it's an excellent hike for families, casual walkers, and anyone wanting to experience southern Illinois' natural beauty.
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