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Ride to the Sky – Bike Ride

Ride to the Sky Bike Ride benefiting St. Francis CARE. Join us for an organized bike ride with routes of approximately 22, 30, 37.5, 49 & 53 miles! The ride starts and ends a John A Logan college, Parking Lot A. Mass start at 9:00 a.m. (route closes at 2:00 Read more…

Guided Hike

The River-to-River Trail Society offers guided hikes in and near the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are free and open to the public, typically average about four hours in length. Although the hikes vary in level of difficulty, all are intended for people in good health who have done some Read more…

Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail

A once a year shared pottery experience. Everyone is invited to spend some time exploring the Southern Illinois landscape and the diverse group of potters that make this area home. Each potter will be available for answering questions and of course, showing their work. Some potters will have studio tours, Read more…

Cairo Magnolia Celebration – Cairo

Magnolia Manor 2700 Washinton Ave, Cairo

Held on the grounds of the treasured Magnolia Manor, this annual spring fundraiser includes special guests, food, entertainment, and tours of the city’s most beloved historical buildings. This is a truly unique hometown experience that bridges yesterday with today! All profits raised from this rain-or-shine event go towards the preservation Read more…

York’s Mother Living History Program

Giant City Visitor center 235 Giant City Road, Makanda

Join Marlene Rivero, a local first-person heritage interpreter and storyteller, as she reenacts “Eyes on Rose, an African-American enslaved mother” tells, a compelling story about the Lewis & Clark Voyage of Discovery. Marlene will bring Rose to life as she tells the story of York, through a series of letters Read more…