Ferne Clyffe offers camping, picnicking, hiking, hunting and fishing.

Garden of the Gods offers camping, hiking, and trails for horse riding.

Towering above the landscape at over 111 feet, and visible for over 7,500 square miles, this is the Bald Knob Cross of Peace – one of the largest crosses in the United States.

The Heron Pond Trail in Belknap, Illinois is a favorite among hikers for its wetland area and easy hike with plenty to see. The trail offers a lovely experience with beautiful Cypress trees, Hickory, Oaks, and Sweet Gum trees

Giant City State Park offers camping, horseback riding, fishing, and rappelling. There is a visitor center that has more information available and a Lodge with a restaurant attached.

At Cave-In-Rock in southern Illinois, atop the high bluffs overlooking the scenic Ohio River, the heavily wooded park is named for the 55-foot-wide cave that was carved out of the limestone rock by water thousands of years ago.

Bell Smith Springs features hiking, camping, waterfalls, jumping springs, and fantastic rock formations, including one of the most prominent natural arches in the region.

Enjoy the distinctive character of each winery, charming towns that dot the trail, unique local restaurants and a region rich in history.