This walk will offer you a chance to slow down and bring full awareness to your walking experience. You'll be present in each step, noticing your surroundings, grounding yourself in the moment, and taking in the atmosphere. We will immerse ourselves by engaging our senses, becoming more attuned to the Read more
The River-to-River Trail Society offers free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest for Spring. 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 Read more
The Bald Knob Cross of Peace in Alto Pass will host the 88th 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 be available. In 1937, two men Read more
Attend all, or any part of the day & evening activities. Location: Cairo High School cafeteria: 8:30 AM: Main entrance (door C1) opens 8:30-9:00 AM: Check-in - Continental Breakfast 9:00-9:15 AM: Welcome 9:15-11:45 AM: Plenary session: “Regional History, Memory, and Heritage Preservation” Robert Swenson (Southern Illinois University Carbondale, emeritus): “Three Confluences: 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
It takes place in the Murphysboro historic district (Oak and 16th Streets) adjacent to the General John A. Logan Museum. The fair features over 40 artists with every type of art medium you can imagine. Music will be provided, with a different musician(s) every hour. We will have food trucks Read more
Join us at Saline Creek Pioneer Village in Harrisburg
Ride for a cause! Blue Sky Vineyard has partnered with St. Francis CARE for the fourth annual Ride to the Sky Benefit Bike Ride. Join us for an organized bike ride with routes of approximately 22, 30, 36, 48 & 52 miles! The ride starts and ends a John A Read more
The Village of Alto Pass is proud to present their Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival. The music, dance, cultural extravaganza and party that is the Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration will occur on May 3rd, from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Please join our quaint little village in celebrating our 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
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
Join your fellow nature lovers and improve your photography skills in a fun, unintimidating setting. Bring your camera phone or fancy camera for a hands-on workshop all about photographing nature. In this workshop, I'll share some of my go-to technical, composition, and lighting tips to instantly improve your photographs. And Read more