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Guided Hike

The River-to-River Trail Society offers free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest for Spring, 2023. All hikes are open to the public free of charge.  These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Boots Read more…

Spring Wildflower Walks

Giant City Visitor center 235 Giant City Road, Makanda, IL

Trillium Trail in Giant City is one of the best spring wildflower trails in southern Illinois. Join the Natural Resources Coordinator as we meander through the spring woods and take a closer look at these petite beauties. Please register in advance by calling 618-457-4836. This is a moderately difficult two-mile Read more…

Murphysboro Illinois Cruise Nights

First Saturday of each month April thru September from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Parking begins at Courthouse and goes West to 13th St Murphysboro, IL.  (618) 319-2592

Guided Hike

The River-to-River Trail Society offers free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are open to the public free of charge.  These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for people in good health who have done some hiking. Boots or sturdy shoes Read more…

Spring Wildflower Walks

Giant City Visitor center 235 Giant City Road, Makanda, IL

Trillium Trail in Giant City is one of the best spring wildflower trails in southern Illi-nois. Join the Natural Resources Coordinator as we meander through the spring woods and take a closer look at these petite beauties. This is a moderately difficult two-mile trail with some steep stair climbing. Registration Read more…

Easter Sunrise Service at Bald Knob Cross

Bald Knob Cross Alto Pass, IL, United States

On Sunday, April 9th at 6:30am, the Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass will host the 87th Annual Easter Sunrise Service. This annual service remains one of the longest standing traditions in the region. The gates will open at 5:00am. Handicap parking and on-site golf cart shuttles will Read more…

Nature movie at the Cache River Wetland Center

Cache River Wetland Center 8885 State Route 37 S, Cypress, Illinois

Visit the Cache River Wetland Center and enjoy a free movie on Thursday afternoons from 2 to 3, or in the evening from 6 to 7. This year the focus is on Raptors or Birds of Prey. These are hypercarnivorous bird species that actively hunt and feed on other vertebrates Read more…

Spring Wildflower Walks

Giant City Visitor center 235 Giant City Road, Makanda, IL

Trillium Trail in Giant City is one of the best spring wildflower trails in southern Illi-nois. Join the Natural Resources Coordinator as we meander through the spring woods and take a closer look at these petite beauties. This is a moderately difficult two-mile trail with some steep stair climbing. Registration Read more…

Guided Hike

The River-to-River Trail Society will once again offer a schedule of guided hikes in and near the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are free and open to the public,  and typically average about four hours in length. Although the hikes vary in level of difficulty, all are intended for people Read more…

Guided Hike

The River-to-River Trail Society will once again offer a schedule of guided hikes in and near the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are free and open to the public,  and typically average about four hours in length. Although the hikes vary in level of difficulty, all are intended for people Read more…


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