Southeastern Illinois has a long and storied history, and so many buildings, forts, and monuments, including civil war relics and churches over a century old, still stand. Visitors can get a detailed look at the region’s history at the Safford Memorial Library in Cairo, which is filled with antique documents in painting, or The Old … Read more
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail In Illinois locally produced wines, you can taste the regional characteristics. Browse this list of the best and closest Illinois wineries and vineyards for your next event or trip. The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail is a 35-mile scenic drive along highways 127 and 51 in the Shawnee National Forest that features … Read more
Southern Illinois Camping Guide Campers visiting Southern Illinois are thrilled to find an incredible range of recreational opportunities, as well as beautiful scenery, magnificent vistas, woodlands and wildlife. A camping vacation in Southern Illinois offers many fun things to do at only minimal cost. Ranking among America’s top spots for outdoor adventure activities, Southern Illinois … Read more
From festivals, to outdoor recreation, to performing arts … there’s a lot to enjoy in Richland County. “Home of the White Squirrel” The centerpieces of Olney’s attractions are their world-famous White Squirrels. The loveable creatures can be found at many places throughout the city, but they are most prevalent in the older residential neighborhoods with … Read more
Things to do in Clay County Illinois On weekends, watch stock car racing or ride in passenger cars on a steam engine train through the beautiful park, which includes camping and fishing areas. If these events pique your interest, we cordially invite you to Clay County. Clay County was established in 1824 from parts of … Read more
Southern Illinois offers many possibilities for those who like to spend the day (or several days) driving at leisure. Scenic roads take you over rolling hills, along river routes, and through lovely natural areas. Along the way are frequent historical and cultural sites to visit. The two trips we are suggesting here include several significant … Read more
Explore any of the Shawnee National Forest’s amazing and beautiful hikes for spectacular views and getting intimate with rock formations and indigenous history, or for family-friendly adventures with stunning waterfalls, natural land bridges, and so much more. Shawnee, with hundreds of acres of forest, rock sculptures, and a smattering of lakes and waterfalls, offers a … Read more
Where is Little Egypt, Illinois and how did it get named? Did you know that Southern Illinois use to be nicknamed Egypt and then later Little Egypt? There are a couple of reasons it is named after a famous Middle Eastern country. Cairo Illinois has teased many a traveler for over a century and a … Read more
The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail in Union County Illinois, south of Carbondale, includes 12 wineries in the Land of Lincoln’s only recognized viticultural area. Wine country tours in the Midwest take travelers to the far southern tip of Illinois in Union County where the state’s only recognized viticultural area is home to 12 vineyards and … Read more