The Madison County Transit (MCT) Trails are an interconnected network of multi-use trails around Madison County, Illinois. There is currently […]
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It’s Electric Neon Sign Park – Illinois
While talking with a fellow Girl Camper at our last outing, she told me about a new park in Granite […]
Clinton Lake Recreation Area – Illinois
In September, I met the Girl Camper Group at Clinton Lake Recreation Area in DeWitt, Illinois, which is just south […]
Illinois Beach State Park – Illinois
In May, I met the Girl Camper group at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion, Illinois, which is north of […]
Graue Mill & Fullersburg Woods – Illinois
While traveling north to Illinois Beach State Park, I decided to break up the drive and stop just west of […]
Moraine View State Recreation Area – Illinois
Moraine View State Recreation Area is located just east of Bloomington, Illinois, about two and a half hours from St. […]
Winter Hiking – Illinois
One of my bucket list items has always been seeing a frozen waterfall. Well, this year I decided to go […]
Kankakee River State Park – Illinois
I had previously visited Kankakee River State Park a long time ago, but recently visited again over the summer with […]
Saltpeter Cave Trail – Illinois
I love the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. It just has so much to offer. I decided to check […]
Storment Hauss Nature Preserve – Illinois
Each winter between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, the Heartlands Conservancy puts on the Jingle Hike where you visit local parks […]
Matthiessen State Park – Illinois
Matthiessen State Park is a hidden wonder nestled among the rolling farm fields of Northern Illinois. It is often overlooked by […]
Cache River – Illinois
The Cache River State Natural Area spans a pretty large portion of Southern Illinois. This area is very unique and […]
Rendleman Orchards – Illinois
While exploring Southern Illinois for a couple days during the summer, we took a drive to Rendleman Orchards located in […]
Millstone Bluff Archaeological Area – Illinois
While vacationing in the Shawnee National Forest in October, we took a drive to Millstone Bluff Archaeological Area near Simpson, […]
Bell Smith Springs – Illinois
Bell Smith Springs is an extraordinary area located deep in the Shawnee National Forest. I recommend parking at the main […]
Panther Den Wilderness – Illinois
While vacationing in the Shawnee National Forest, we decided to check out Panther Den Wilderness. This area is actually not […]
Trigg Observation Tower – Illinois
While staying in the Shawnee National Forest, we visited the Trigg Observation Tower near Simpson, Illinois. The fire tower was […]
Rock Cut State Park – Illinois
In mid-September, I took a trip to Rock Cut State Park. Rock Cut State Park is located near the Illinois/Wisconsin […]
Starved Rock State Park – Illinois
Starved Rock State Park near Utica, Illinois was the state park that started my love for hiking. I honestly had […]
Cedar Falls – Illinois
On Good Friday, we took a drive down to Southern Illinois to hike the grounds of Camp Ondessonk. You can […]
Camp Ondessonk – Illinois
Camp Ondessonk is a Catholic church camp located in Southern Illinois on the edge of the Shawnee National Forest. While […]
Lincoln Memorial Garden – Illinois
My friend and I took a Friday off of work and headed up to Springfield, Illinois to visit the Lincoln […]
Benjamin Stephenson House – Illinois
I have driven past the Colonel Benjamin Stephenson house in Edwardsville, Illinois more times than I can count. On a […]
Shoal Creek Nature Preserve – Illinois
We were heading back from Springfield, Illinois and decided to squeeze in a quick hike at the Henry Eilers Shoal […]
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge – Illinois
We were staying in the Shawnee National Forest and decided to hike the Rocky Bluff Trail which is part of […]
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