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Come experience the fast and flowy CampO trail network with a rocking ~9 mile course. This cross country race has three distance options for all levels of rider, Beginner at ~9 miles (1 lap), Sport at ~18 miles (2 laps) and Expert at ~27 miles (3 laps). This course is Read more…
The cypress firefly or lightning bug, (Photuris walldoxeyi) was first documented in early 2019 in high-quality cypress swamps in Mississippi, Tennessee and Indiana. A confirmed Illinois sighting was recorded at the Heron Pond boardwalk in June 2019. Natural heritage biologist Christina Feng will tell us about fireflies of Illinois while Read more…
The 1848 Thebes Courthouse will reopen for tours on Memorial Day weekend. We will be opening on Saturday, May 27th from 11 AM to 2 PM. The Thebes Historical Society plans to host a Memorial Day weekend event on Sunday, May 28th from 10 AM to 3 PM. Tim Cook's Read more…
On April 29, 1866, Woodland Cemetery was the site of the first Memorial Day service in Illinois and the first in the nation to honor those who had died in the Civil War. Now, Memorial Day is celebrated annually at this historical Civil War landmark located in the center of Read more…
On Friday, June 2, 2023 we will have FOOD, music playing, Biergarten and vendors set up at 5 PM. Till about 8 PM. On Saturday, June 3, 2023 we will have vendors set up, concessioners, Biergarten and live music. The music begins at 12 noon with The Sullivan 3 band. Read more…
Are you excited to get outdoors and hit the trails, but scared of getting lost? Then join Anne Townsend from Illinois Extension as she guides us through the basics of orienteering. We will learn how to read a map and compass, use them together, shoot bearings, play games and learn Read more…
Upick lavender farm will be open June 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18. Each of these weekend days the hours will be 10 am to 5 pm. Be sure to mark your calendars so you don’t miss our short season.
Half the majesty and mystery of spaceship earth happens at night! Bring your headlamp/flashlight for a fun exploratory walk in the park with experiential educator Short Face Bear in the moonlight forest. Registration is required.
It is Free! This is designed for Kids! Mel Goot is joined by area musicians from local high schools and colleges to give young listeners the opportunity to discover the joys of Jazz music. Kids and Adults will learn about Improvisation, Music Collaboration and the instruments played in a fun Read more…
The Art of Bonsai and the rugged beauty of the Cache River wetland trees come together in this presentation of Bonsai, Past and Present, featuring a 40 year-old Bald Cypress that is only 24” tall! Other trees will be on display as well, along with plenty of answers to your Read more…
Massiac Marines, French and Indian War period reenactors present a living history program at Fort Massac, Metropolis. 10 to 4. Reenactors will be demonstrating a variety of 18th century children’s and tavern games. Visitors are encouraged to join in! 618-524-9321
YOU’RE INVITED TO VISIT US ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IT’S EASY TO GET HERE FROM INTERSTATES 57 OR 24. WE’RE LESS THAN THREE HOURS FROM ST. LOUIS, MEMPHIS, NASHVILLE, OR EVANSVILLE. WE ARE EAGER TO ASSIST YOU IN ANY WAY TO MAKE YOUR STAY IN SOUTHERNMOST ILLINOIS MEMORABLE.
