Join Little Grassy Fish Hatchery and Giant City State Park Naturalists for Canoe Fishing at Lake Murphysboro State Park, a unique summer fishing experience that combines paddling, angling, and outdoor exploration. This family-friendly event invites participants to fish from canoes while enjoying the quiet coves and scenic shoreline of Lake Read more
Select wineries of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail have paired up to create a wonderful day of savory and seasonal wine and food pairings. We invite you to join us for a progressive tasting along the trail and enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of our wines paired with delicious samples. Read more
This year the Perseid meteor shower coincides with a new moon, which will provide an “excellent” viewing opportunity at the uplands of Giant City. Night walks and other night-time nature activities will be offered through the SIU STEM Education Research Center staff and partners. Come SEE the Perseids! Please call Read more
There will be miles and miles of great running through the beautiful Shawnee National Forest, and the totally rustic Camp O cabins. There is a 100 mile, 100k, 50k and Half Marathon option...plenty of fun for everyone! ​Camp Ondessonk, in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest, will play host to the Shawnee Hills Trail Read more
The August full moon is referred to as the Ripening Moon, Sturgeon Moon or Green Corn Moon. Come join us as we will set out from the docks of Cache Bayou Outfitters and paddle out to Button Land Swamp and enjoy the peace and sounds of Illinois Hidden Bayou under Read more
Which Grass Is Which? Grass Identification Workshop, Presenter: Erin Garrett, 10:00- 11:30 a.m.
Our biggest and most spectacular event of the year occurs during grape harvest season. Musical entertainment will be by the Smith Hill Blues Band from 1:00-4:00 and the Ivas John Band from 4:30-7:30. Guests are invited to dance or relax around our scenic grounds and in our comfortable buildings. Local […]
Daily Entertainment, Food, Music, Parade, Carnival, car show and arts and craft fair. 618-684-3200 https://murphysboroapplefestival.org/
Location: Ferne Clyffe State Park - Boy Scout Trail The Last Boyscout is a Last Man Standing Race that utilizes the Boyscout Trail at Ferne Clyffe State Park. The format of this type of race is simple and designed to reward the tough, not necessarily the fast. All participants will Read more
4–8 p.m. at Market Street, uptown Metropolis, IL at Superman Square. The event benefits Project Hope Humane Society, a local no-kill shelter in Metropolis. For more information, contact Sandra at 618-751-2017.
This year's Superhero 5K will be a hybrid race - you can join us at the starting line on Saturday, September 19, at 9am at Turley Park (1010 N. Glenview Dr, Carbondale, IL) or run/walk anywhere in the universe! Superheroes save lives, which is exactly what you do when you Read more
Southern Illinois Honey Festival is held in the Valley of the Arts, Downtown Makanda, IL. Makanda borders the beautiful Shawnee National Forest, the gateway to Illinois’ finest state park, Giant City, and is located 8 miles south of Carbondale. The festival celebrates Artists and their creations as well as great Read more