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Outdoor adventures at Starved Rock State Park 1 comment

Enjoy Illinois wrote 3 months ago: Winter offers a whole new world of opportunities at Starved Rock State Park. For those who love peac … more →

Tags: Adventure/Outdoor Illinois, Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park, Hiking, Nature, winter, Bald Eagles

Witness majestic Bald Eagles in Grafton this winter 1 comment

Enjoy Illinois wrote 5 months ago: The majestic Bald Eagles in the Mississippi River Valley (photo courtesy of Keith Wedoe) Wintry gust … more →

Tags: Adventure/Outdoor Illinois, winter, eagles, eagle watching, Great Rivers Country, Grafton, Mississippi River Valley

Funks Grove, the Land of Lincoln’s sweet spot

Enjoy Illinois wrote 5 months ago: Along the traveled road of Historic Route 66 is Funks Grove, a quaint little town with picturesque s … more →

Tags: family fun, land of lincoln, Route 66, winter, Funk's Grove

Survive the NHL Lockout with an Illinois hockey getaway 1 comment

Enjoy Illinois wrote 5 months ago: Are you a hockey fan becoming restless waiting for the NHL lockout to end, craving a visit to the ic … more →

Tags: Sporting Events, Sports, winter, Hockey, Chicago Wolves, Rockford IceHawks, Bloomington Blaze, Danville Dashers, Peoria Rivermen

Hit the slopes in Illinois

Enjoy Illinois wrote 6 months ago: Looking for a family-friendly winter weekend getaway filled with adventure and excitement? Plan a tr … more →

Tags: western illinois, Adventure/Outdoor Illinois, Galena, Chestnut Mountain, Skiing, Great Rivers Country, Ski Snowstar, Quad Cities

Celebrate the magic of the holidays at Illinois’ seasonal festivals

Enjoy Illinois wrote 6 months ago: The holiday season is right around the corner and Illinois’ holiday festivals are a great way to kic … more →

Tags: family fun, Events, Holidays, Magnificent Mile, Christmas, winter, Festivals, christmas lights

Birding Cave Valley

southernmostillinois wrote 9 months ago: Shawnee Audubon members. Photo: T. Treacy It was a partly sunny morning, when friends with the Shawn … more →

Tags: Southern Illinois, Seasonal Fun - Fall, Seasonal Fun - Spring, Seasonal Fun - Summer, Adventure/Outdoor Illinois, Carol Hoffman, Hiking, birding, Cave Valley

Getaway with the Whole Family - Even the Dog!

southernmostillinois wrote 1 year ago:   Grandpa enjoying the view. Want a great family retreat, where you can even bring the dog?   Try Ce … more →

Tags: Southern Illinois, family fun, Romantic getaways, Seasonal Fun - Fall, Seasonal Fun - Spring, Seasonal Fun - Summer, Travel Tips, Places to Stay, Adventure/Outdoor Illinois

SEE THE SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST ON HORSEBACK1 comment

southernmostillinois wrote 1 year ago: Located in southern Illinois, the Shawnee National Forest lies between the mighty Mississippi and Oh … more →

Tags: Southern Illinois, Seasonal Fun - Fall, Seasonal Fun - Spring, Seasonal Fun - Summer, Adventure/Outdoor Illinois, Carol Hoffman, @ vacation, outdoors, Nature

A Cozy Cabin2 comments

southernmostillinois wrote 1 year ago: Morning coffee at a cozy cabin Everyone deserves a great Birthday getaway, and a friend suggested a … more →

Tags: Southern Illinois, Romantic getaways, Places to Stay, Adventure/Outdoor Illinois, Carol Hoffman, getaway, @ vacation, outdoors, Hiking

Winter Bird Watching2 comments

southernmostillinois wrote 1 year ago:   Bald Eagles in Flight What better way to start off the new year, then trying to spot Bald Eagles!  … more →

Tags: Southern Illinois, family fun, Adventure/Outdoor Illinois, Carol Hoffman, Illinois, Illinois travel, IL, Travel, enjoy illinois

A Dose of Yummy

flightchicago wrote 1 year ago: Got “Dosed” yet?  Chicago’s monthly Dose Market is a true find for tastemakers of both fashion and f … more →

Tags: Chicago, Chicagoland, Food & Drink, Events, Illinois, Illinois travel, IL, Travel, enjoy illinois

Get Close to Nature at War Bluff Valley Sanctuary1 comment

southernmostillinois wrote 1 year ago: War Bluff Valley Sanctuary is a beautiful place. If you’ve never been there or if you only get out t … more →

Tags: Southern Illinois, Seasonal Fun - Fall, Seasonal Fun - Spring, Seasonal Fun - Summer, Adventure/Outdoor Illinois, Going Green, Carol Hoffman, outdoors, Hiking

Lincoln's Stovepipe Hat1 comment

Lupe Phillips wrote 2 years ago:   Lincoln in His Stovetop Hat Lincoln’s stovepipe hat is the artifact of the month for February at t … more →

Tags: Southern Illinois, central illinois, land of lincoln, Illinois history, Events, Lupe Phillips, Illinois, IL, Springfield

For the Love of Chocolate....

Lupe Phillips wrote 2 years ago: If you love chocolate then you will want to attend the French Pastry School’s annual benefit o … more →

Tags: Chicago, Arts & Culture, Food & Drink, Events, Lupe Phillips, Illinois, IL, enjoy illinois, Festival

The Eagle, Our National Emblem

Lupe Phillips wrote 2 years ago: The bald eagle was chosen on June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of America.  It was se … more →

Tags: Adventure/Outdoor Illinois, Lupe Phillips, Illinois, Illinois travel, IL, @ vacation, Travel, central illinois, enjoy illinois

The Eagle, Our National Emblem

Lupe Phillips wrote 2 years ago: The bald eagle was chosen on June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of America.  It was se … more →

Tags: Adventure/Outdoor Illinois, Lupe Phillips, Illinois, Illinois travel, IL, @ vacation, Travel, central illinois, enjoy illinois

Ice Skating in Chicago

Lupe Phillips wrote 2 years ago: Ice Skating in Millennium Park Looking for some winter fun?  If you are in Chicago, head to Millenni … more →

Tags: Chicago, Northern Illinois, family fun, Adventure/Outdoor Illinois, Events, Lupe Phillips, Illinois, Illinois travel, IL

Reindeer in Illinois?

Lupe Phillips wrote 2 years ago: Proof, there are Reindeer in Illinois “Yes, there are Reindeer in Illinois.”  They are beautif … more →

Tags: central illinois, family fun, Offbeat Illinois, Illinois photos, Illinois history, photo contest, Lupe Phillips, Illinois, Illinois travel


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