3 Great Places To Spend A 3 Day Weekend In Southern Illinois
3 Great Places To Spend A 3 Day Weekend In Southern Illinois Are you getting ready for 3-day weekend this week? If so, here are some great places in Southern Illinois to spend 3 days exploring the natural side of the Shawnee Hills. 1. Giant City State Park This 4,000 acre state park is one of the best places to visit in Southern Illinois. It boasts 7 hiking trails that explore varied areas of the park. Here’s a couple of my favorites: Trillium... Read More
Garden of the Gods – Shawnee National Forest
Garden of the Gods – Shawnee National Forest – Observation Trail This is the icon of the Shawnee National Forest. When one thinks of nature in Southern Illinois their mind may wonder to the Garden. Visions of scenic vistas with gnarled rocks in the foreground and the vast Garden of the Gods Wilderness appear in the background. This place is the one area that all nature lovers in Illinois must see, but the Garden is not only ours. ... Read More
