The 2.13-mile nature trail with numerous slopes, winds around the peaceful Arrowhead Lake adjacent to the Campground. The trail is rocked with benches along the route for resting. Walkers and bikers are welcome as well as pets on a leash. Water...
Visit the R. Buckminster "Bucky" and Anne Hewlett Fuller Geodesic Dome Home in which they lived while Bucky was a professor at Southern Illinois University in the Design Department. Tours will be hosted Saturday August 19th and Sunday August 20th...
Within the Kaskaskia River State Fish & Wildlife Area, there's excellent fishing and migratory bird watching for outdoor enthusiasts. A two-lane boat ramp, camping and picnic facilities are nearby.
Solar Eclipse – April 8, 2024
On Monday, April 8, 2024, southern Illinois will witness the second total eclipse of the sun and Blue Sky Vineyard, once again, is located within the path of totality. Did you know that Blue Sky Vineyard was...
Located in the center of Energy, Bruce Park is a nicely manicured 8-acre park with trees, pavilions, ball diamonds and soccer fields. The park is a great place to take your family on an outing or for your kids to participate in local sports. While...
Canoe, kayak, paddle board, pontoon boat rentals available for 1/2 day and full day on beautiful Little Grassy Lake. RV and tent sites available for camping. Swim beach, marina, and bait store.
Cedar Lake is a 1,750-acre reservoir created by the damming of Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Big Muddy River, in 1974. The lake is located south of Murphysboro and southwest of Carbondale, Illinois. Although the lake was constructed for the...