Update: Rocky Bluff Trail – One Short Trail, Two Great Waterfalls
Rocky Bluff Trail – One Short Trail, Two Great Waterfalls - by Gary Marks Are you looking for a great waterfall hike that doesn’t involve miles of walking or sloshing through torrential creeks? Then Rocky Bluff Trail is the answer. This short 1.8 mile trail which can be cut down to less than a mile (via an official shortcut trail) is one of the best waterfall trails in Southern Illinois. Take a look at our previous article The WaterFall... Read More
The Waterfall Chaser: Rocky Bluff Falls
This series focuses on photos and videos from our local waterfalls in the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois. If you haven’t read our previous posts in this series click the following link: The Waterfall Chaser Archives. Rain? Let’s Go! That’s right once again the area was inundated with water from above. I knew what time it was. It was time to grab the photo and video gear and jump in the 4 wheel-drive and head back... Read More
Top 3 Gottados -Easy to Get To- Waterfalls in Southern Illinois
This is the first in a series called Top 3 Gottados (Got to do). This series will spotlight interesting and unique areas that everyone enjoying the Shawnee Hills should look into. With the first official day of spring arriving on March 20, I thought it would be nice start thinking about my favorite topic, Waterfalls! The last two days we have received an abundant amount of rain. Today, I once again “chased” waterfalls. Spring is... Read More


