We were headed northeast of Mt. Vernon, Illinois over the weekend to pick up a new puppy for my mother-in-law. […]
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Pomona Natural Bridge – Illinois
Near Pomona, Illinois, down a long and dusty road, is a hidden natural bridge. Located not too far from Little […]
Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area – Illinois
Located in the heart of Shawnee National Forest is a hidden gem called Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area. It is […]
Home of Superman – Illinois
If you happen to be driving down 1-24 on your way to or from Nashville, just across the Ohio River […]
Giant City State Park – Illinois
Nestled in the heart of Shawnee National Forest is the ever popular Giant City State Park. The park has several […]
Garden of the Gods – Illinois
Garden of the Gods is one of Illinois best natural wonders. It is located in the heart of the Shawnee […]
Ferne Clyffe State Park – Illinois
While exploring the Shawnee National Forest, we stopped at Ferne Clyffe State Park near Goreville, Illinois. We did not have […]
Kankakee River State Park – Illinois
Kankakee River State Park is about an hour south of Chicago located in Bourbonnaise, Illinois. We camped here when we […]
Starved Rock State Park – Illinois
So this is the park that started it all, our love for hiking. I was watching TV one night and […]
Buffalo Rock State Park – Illinois
If you are looking for a hike near Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks, then Buffalo Rock State Park is […]
Matthiessen State Park – Illinois
When we went to Starved Rock State Park the first time, our cabin was not ready yet so we decided […]
Little Grand Canyon – Illinois
This is a truly unique hiking experience. The trail is located about 10 minute south of Murphysboro, Illinois. We hiked the […]
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