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…

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…

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

Golconda’s Main Street will be buzzing and popping with the sites and sounds of the Pope County FFA’s annual tractor show. The show kicks off at 9am but tractors will arrive throughout the morning. Kiddos under the age of 10 are invited to participate in the pedal tractor pulls and Read more…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Join us for local brews and BBQ. Includes beer tasting glass, food & BBQ from Murphysboro's very own 17ST, Pat's & Hamp's BBQ. There will be beer tastings from over 20 local & regional breweries (Including new & special releases). A portion of the proceeds goes to St Francis Care Read more…