Rim Rock National Recreation Trail
Rim Rock Rd, Junction, Illinois 62954
Walk among sandstone bluffs, rock overhangs, and scenic overlooks on this memorable Shawnee National Forest trail near Junction, Illinois.
Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area
8401 IN-69 S, Mt Vernon, Indiana 47620
Near Mount Vernon, Hovey Lake Fish & Wildlife Area preserves Ohio River backwaters, wetlands, and bottomland habitat—an appealing destination for birdwatching, wildlife viewing, fishing, boating, and nature photography.
Battle of Corydon Park
565 Old Hwy 135, Corydon, Indiana 47112
Visit the site of Indiana’s only Civil War battle, where John Hunt Morgan’s cavalry met local Home Guard troops during Morgan’s Raid in July 1863. Preserved earthworks and interpretation bring the story of the Corydon fight to life.
Pyramid State Recreation Area
Listed in Park, State Recreation Area
1562 Pyramid Park Rd, Pinckneyville, IL 62274, Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274
Near Pinckneyville, Pyramid State Recreation Area is Illinois’s largest state recreation area, covering 19,701 acres of reclaimed southern Illinois landscape. Its lakes, woods, and open ground support fishing, boating, camping, hiking, picnicking, and seasonal hunting.
Knox County Veteran Memorial Park
At the corner of 7th and, Broadway St, Vincennes, IN 47591, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
The Knox County Veterans Memorial Park honors local veterans from the Civil War through modern military service. Located in historic Vincennes, it provides a peaceful setting to remember generations of men and women who served the United States.
Randolph County State Recreation Area
Listed in Park
4301 S Lake Dr, Chester, IL 62233, Chester, Illinois 62233
Randolph County State Recreation Area is a mecca for outdoor recreational activities. Fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating, hunting and camping are just a few of the choices on the 1,101 acres at the site. Located five miles northeast of Chester, Randolph...
Rend Lake State Waterfowl Management Area
Listed in Park
10885 E. Jefferson Rd., Bonnie, IL 62816, Bonnie, Illinois 62816
Consists of bottomland hardwoods, upland ag fields, and surrounding land including 3,000 acres of impounded water in the sub-impoundments managed primarily for waterfowl. Food is produced both by tenant farming, site staff farming, and moist-soil production. About 5,000 acres are...
Rend Lake Bike Trail
Listed in Park
11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL 62812, Benton, Illinois 62812
Rend Lake Bike Trail gives visitors a scenic way to experience one of southern Illinois' major recreation areas. The trail connects outdoor travel, lake views, wildlife habitat, and family-friendly recreation, making it a useful addition to a route through the...
Jeremy “Boo” Rochman Memorial Park
Listed in Park
31 Homewood Dr, Carbondale, IL 62902, Carbondale, Illinois 62902
Jeremy "Boo" Rochman Memorial Park in Carbondale is a one-of-a-kind fantasy-themed park filled with imaginative sculptures, castle-like play structures, and creative details. It is a fun family stop that adds something unexpected to a southern Illinois road trip.
Horseshoe Lake-Alexander
Listed in Park
28303 Miller City Rd, Olive Branch, IL 62969, Olive Branch, Illinois 62969
Horseshoe Lake-Alexander State Fish and Wildlife Area preserves wetlands, lake habitat, and wildlife-rich scenery near the Mississippi River. It is a rewarding stop for birdwatchers, photographers, and travelers interested in the natural landscapes that shaped southern Illinois river country.
Rim Rock National Recreation Trail
Rim Rock Rd, Junction, Illinois 62954
Walk among sandstone bluffs, rock overhangs, and scenic overlooks on this memorable Shawnee National Forest trail near Junction, Illinois.
Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area
8401 IN-69 S, Mt Vernon, Indiana 47620
Near Mount Vernon, Hovey Lake Fish & Wildlife Area preserves Ohio River backwaters, wetlands, and bottomland habitat—an appealing destination for birdwatching, wildlife viewing, fishing, boating, and nature photography.
Battle of Corydon Park
565 Old Hwy 135, Corydon, Indiana 47112
Visit the site of Indiana’s only Civil War battle, where John Hunt Morgan’s cavalry met local Home Guard troops during Morgan’s Raid in July 1863. Preserved earthworks and interpretation bring the story of the Corydon fight to life.
Pyramid State Recreation Area
Listed in Park, State Recreation Area
1562 Pyramid Park Rd, Pinckneyville, IL 62274, Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274
Near Pinckneyville, Pyramid State Recreation Area is Illinois’s largest state recreation area, covering 19,701 acres of reclaimed southern Illinois landscape. Its lakes, woods, and open ground support fishing, boating, camping, hiking, picnicking, and seasonal hunting.
Knox County Veteran Memorial Park
At the corner of 7th and, Broadway St, Vincennes, IN 47591, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
The Knox County Veterans Memorial Park honors local veterans from the Civil War through modern military service. Located in historic Vincennes, it provides a peaceful setting to remember generations of men and women who served the United States.
Randolph County State Recreation Area
Listed in Park
4301 S Lake Dr, Chester, IL 62233, Chester, Illinois 62233
Randolph County State Recreation Area is a mecca for outdoor recreational activities. Fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating, hunting and camping are just a few of the choices on the 1,101 acres at the site. Located five miles northeast of Chester, Randolph...
Rend Lake State Waterfowl Management Area
Listed in Park
10885 E. Jefferson Rd., Bonnie, IL 62816, Bonnie, Illinois 62816
Consists of bottomland hardwoods, upland ag fields, and surrounding land including 3,000 acres of impounded water in the sub-impoundments managed primarily for waterfowl. Food is produced both by tenant farming, site staff farming, and moist-soil production. About 5,000 acres are...
Rend Lake Bike Trail
Listed in Park
11981 Rend City Rd, Benton, IL 62812, Benton, Illinois 62812
Rend Lake Bike Trail gives visitors a scenic way to experience one of southern Illinois' major recreation areas. The trail connects outdoor travel, lake views, wildlife habitat, and family-friendly recreation, making it a useful addition to a route through the...
Jeremy “Boo” Rochman Memorial Park
Listed in Park
31 Homewood Dr, Carbondale, IL 62902, Carbondale, Illinois 62902
Jeremy "Boo" Rochman Memorial Park in Carbondale is a one-of-a-kind fantasy-themed park filled with imaginative sculptures, castle-like play structures, and creative details. It is a fun family stop that adds something unexpected to a southern Illinois road trip.
Horseshoe Lake-Alexander
Listed in Park
28303 Miller City Rd, Olive Branch, IL 62969, Olive Branch, Illinois 62969
Horseshoe Lake-Alexander State Fish and Wildlife Area preserves wetlands, lake habitat, and wildlife-rich scenery near the Mississippi River. It is a rewarding stop for birdwatchers, photographers, and travelers interested in the natural landscapes that shaped southern Illinois river country.
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