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
Shawnee National Forest – Rim Rock Trail
This series, Notes from the Trail, focuses on thoughts and events that happen with the interactions in nature. Monday, August 23, 2010 Backpack. Check. Camera. Check. Tripod. Check. It’s time to go. I hop in my vehicle and make the drive to Garden of the Gods County, but today I am not headed for the Garden of the Gods. My destination lies beyond Karbers Ridge and into the Shawnee National Forest. I pull into the parking area... Read More
