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.
Rocky Bluff Trail
Listed in Hiking area
Tacoma Lake Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
The Rocky Bluff Trail is a 2.2 mile loop trail located in the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. You do have to have a permit to enjoy this area. A day permit for $2 can be obtained at the new...
Trillium Trail
Listed in Hiking area
2478-2512 Stonefort Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Trillium Trail provides visitors with opportunities to experience the natural beauty of southern Illinois. Each season on Trillium Trail offers something different. In winter, many of the bluffs become visible and unique ice formations appear. In the spring, enjoy wildflowers...
Cedar Lake Trailhead
Listed in Hiking area
2-740 Boat Dock Rd, Pomona, IL 62975, Pomona, Illinois 62975
Three trailheads provide access to the Cedar Lake trail system. For the perfect day-hike, try either Cove Hollow trail or Little Cedar Lake loop trail. Both feature spectacular scenic overlooks, views of the lake, rock shelters and sandstone bluffs. For...
Lirley Trailhead, Cedar Lake, Shawnee National Forest
Listed in Hiking area
1-227 Rowan Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Lirley Trailhead, Cedar Lake, Shawnee National Forest provides three trailheads provide access to the Cedar Lake trail system. For the perfect day-hike, try either Cove Hollow trail or Little Cedar Lake loop trail. Both feature spectacular scenic overlooks, views of...
Harmony Trail
Listed in Hiking area
Pigeon Creek Rd, Carterville, IL 62918, Carterville, Illinois 62918
Harmony Trail - Explore this 0.9-mile loop trail near Carterville, Illinois. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while...
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.
Rocky Bluff Trail
Listed in Hiking area
Tacoma Lake Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
The Rocky Bluff Trail is a 2.2 mile loop trail located in the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. You do have to have a permit to enjoy this area. A day permit for $2 can be obtained at the new...
Trillium Trail
Listed in Hiking area
2478-2512 Stonefort Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Trillium Trail provides visitors with opportunities to experience the natural beauty of southern Illinois. Each season on Trillium Trail offers something different. In winter, many of the bluffs become visible and unique ice formations appear. In the spring, enjoy wildflowers...
Cedar Lake Trailhead
Listed in Hiking area
2-740 Boat Dock Rd, Pomona, IL 62975, Pomona, Illinois 62975
Three trailheads provide access to the Cedar Lake trail system. For the perfect day-hike, try either Cove Hollow trail or Little Cedar Lake loop trail. Both feature spectacular scenic overlooks, views of the lake, rock shelters and sandstone bluffs. For...
Lirley Trailhead, Cedar Lake, Shawnee National Forest
Listed in Hiking area
1-227 Rowan Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, Makanda, Illinois 62958
Lirley Trailhead, Cedar Lake, Shawnee National Forest provides three trailheads provide access to the Cedar Lake trail system. For the perfect day-hike, try either Cove Hollow trail or Little Cedar Lake loop trail. Both feature spectacular scenic overlooks, views of...
Harmony Trail
Listed in Hiking area
Pigeon Creek Rd, Carterville, IL 62918, Carterville, Illinois 62918
Harmony Trail - Explore this 0.9-mile loop trail near Carterville, Illinois. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while...
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