Blast into the Past in Beautiful Nauvoo Illinois
Tabernacle Nauvoo IL Nauvoo Illinois is located between bluffs and the might Mississippi river, roughly 4 and half hours from Chicago or about 270 miles(ish). It's well known for its…
A Hidden Gem – Illini State Park for Barge Watching
Barge seen from campground at Illini State Park Illini State Park is a hidden gem if you are into barge watching, fishing and relaxing. This park is also only about…
Camp amongst the Giants in Giant City State Park IL
Our camping and hiking experience at Giant City State Park in IL in Shawnee National Forest. Aw inspiring rock formations and a lodge with exceptional food and drinks. Time well spent!
Camping with the Eagles at Mississippi Palisades State Park
Mississippi Palisades State Park For spring break we decided on staying at the Mississippi Palisades State Park in Savanna, Illinois, which is the northwestern part of the state. Since we…
Visit Superman in Metropolis Illinois
A Superman flying from the Super Museum in Metropolis, Illinois. Note the Daily Planet sign on the building. Photo By Dave Fornell Comic book Superman fans will want to stop…
Kincaid Indian Mounds in Southern Illinois Date From 1,000 Years Ago
The Kincaid Indian Mound site in the southern tip of Illinois near Metropolis has a viewing platform with several interpretive signs that explain the history of this large 1,000-year-old Indian…
Fort Massac Illinois was a Stop on the Louis and Clark Expedition
Ft. Massac State Park as a reproduction of the 1793 fort, established to protect settlers on what was then the western edge of the United States. One of the oldest…
Unusual Illinois Camping at Dixon Springs State Park
Dixon Springs State Park is located in the Illinois Shawnee National Forest. Dixon Springs Rock Formations What makes Dixon Springs an unusual camping site in Illinois? Because it's unlike the…
What to Expect at Illinois Beach State Park
The beach at Illinois Beach State Park. You can see the tallest buildings in downtown Chicago peeking over the lake 35 miles away to the south. Adeline JayGro-Karis Illinois Beach…