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1 Ohio River Scenic 4 Shawnee National 3 Old Stone Face 6 Sahara Woods State 7 Stonefort Depot Museum 11 Camp Cadiz 15 Golden Circle This former coal mining area Byway Welcome Center Forest Headquarters A ½ mile moderately strenuous Fish and Wildlife Area Built in 1890, this former railroad depot Natural Arch is now a 2,300 acre state park On the corner in downtown Equality. View Main office for the national forest with visitor trail takes you to scenic vistas This former coal mining area is now a is a step back in time with old signs from This unique rock arch forms a managed for hunting and fishing. their extensive collection of artifacts from information, displays and souvenirs for sale. and one of the finest and natural 2,300 acre state park managed for hunting railroad companies and former businesses, natural amphitheater that was Plans are being developed for the salt well industry while taking advantage stone face rock formations. and fishing. Plans are being developed tools and machines from the heyday of the secret meeting place of a off-road vehicle recreation trails. of indoor restrooms and visitor’s information. Continue on the Crest Trail to for off-road vehicle recreation trails. railroads and telegraphs are on display. group of southern sympathizers, the Tecumseh Statue at Glen the Knights of the Golden 42 Lake Glendale Stables O Jones Lake 3 miles away. Circle, during the Civil War. Saddle up and enjoy an unforgettable 40 Hidden Springs 33 Burden Falls horseback ride no matter what your 20 Lake Tecumseh Ranger Station During wet weather, an intermittent stream spills experience level. Ride on your own or join up Visitors can enjoy kayaking, Forest Service ranger station 37 over bluffs in a picturesque with one of their knowledgeable wranglers. fishing, and camping at offers information, restrooms, 2 41 The Chocolate Factory series of waterfalls with a Trigg Tower this remote shallow lake. displays, and souvenirs. A original. See their offerings of total drop of about 100 feet. The last remaining Saline County hand-made chocolates and fudges being prepared fire lookout tower in Fish and Wildlife Area 24 American Fluorite on a kitchen tour. They also serve ice cream. Located the Shawnee National Fish, kayak, camp, and picnic at the 105- Museum across the entrance to . Forest. This 40-foot acre Glen O. Jones Lake where relaxation Discover the Illinois State Mineral, tower offers panoramic views of the hills of is ultimate. See the bronze statute Fluorspar. Learn of this soft Southern Illinois. honoring Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, gemstone’s history, production, and who tried to unite the surrounding uses. Hardin County was known tribes in the early 19th Century. as the largest fluorspar-producing area of the . 35 Millstone Bluff 5 Saline Creek A National Register of Historic Places Pioneer Village site adjacent to an old millstone quarry. The hiking trail leads to an Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 34 interpreted site of a Mississippian fascinating pioneer village includes the original Saline Jackson Falls Indian Village containing the remains County Pauper Farm ( now a three-story museum), This canyon boasts several wet- of homes, stone graves, and rock art. an old jail, an 1859 one-room schoolhouse, weather waterfalls and interconnected the Cain Church, a 1800s Blockhouse, several trails, but is now most known for its technical climbing opportunities. 1800s log cabins, a barn, and a country store. 36 Sand Cave Camping is allowed on site. A bulletin The largest sandstone cave in board of information is supplied by North America with immense shelter the Illinois Climbers Association. bluffs. This site was part of the 8 Tunnel Hill Underground Railroad in the 1800s The 543 foot long railroad with support from the abandoned tunnel built in the 1870s Miller’s Grove settlement nearby. that is the namesake for the nearby community and 32 Bell Smith Springs the , a 45 mile rails-to-trails Recreational Center bike and hiking path. A series of clear, rocky streams and scenic canyons bordered by high sandstone cliffs and an abundance of 9 vegetation unique to Illinois. Includes a Pounds Hollow total of 8 miles of interconnected trails Recreation Area featuring the largest arch in southern Relax in this 28-acre picturesque lake Illinois and several swimming holes. nestled in a deep, wooded valley. Enjoy camping, picnicking, fishing, kayaking 28 and swimming at the sandy beach. Dixon Springs State Park The Beaver Trail connects with nearby This 786-acre state park is situated on a giant Rim Rock National Recreation Trail. block of rock cliffs with multiple springs and wet-weather waterfalls. A modern swimming pool is on site, as well as hiking in “Ghost Dance Canyon,” and picnicking. The popular Chocolate 10 Factory is across the road from the entrance. Rim Rock National Recreation Trail 22 Etown River Hike through native hardwoods Restaurant along the rim of a rock escarpment From a floating restaurant where you can explore a prehistoric on the Elizabethtown Indian stone fort, Fat Man’s riverfront, enjoy a southern Squeeze and the massive Ox-Lot Illinois specialty, fried Cave shelter bluff. The Beaver Trail catfish, supplied daily leads to Pounds Hollow Lake. from the Ohio River. 16 Battery Rock 12 18 23 Miner's High Knob A prominent limestone bluff along Enjoy a panoramic view of the great the Ohio River, this National Cave-in-Rock Memorial Statue perched Register of Historic Places site was Visit the bronze statue dedicated to the on the third highest point in southern Ferry used by the Union Army during the fluorspar mining heritage of Rosiclare Illinois and a perfect view for sunsets. Ride the only Illinois Ferry Civil War. The bluff was used as and the mining tragedy that claimed A hiking trail encircles the hill with crossing the Ohio River the lives of seven men in 1971. The a filming location for the film How many slot canyons in the bluff to and visit our Kentucky statue depicts a miner headed to work the West Was Won in the 1960s. explore. The camp at the base of the Amish neighbors. as his wife hands him his lunch pail. hill is a Mecca for horseback riders. 14 17 21 Illinois 25 One Horse Gap Lake 13 Garden of the Gods "Sassy" Cave-in-Rock State Park Iron Furnace Visualize an ancient tribe of Native Step back to the 1800s when “pig- Recreational Area Big Foot Statue Wander along the Ohio River and step into Americans passing through the narrow the large cavern, steeped in history of river iron” was smelted at this, the first Explore the rock formations, cliffs, Stop and have your crevice down from the top of a sheer pirates. Enjoy the spectacular river view from charcoal fired furnace in Illinois. Now and trails of one of the most visited picture made with this bluff. During the annual 9-Day Trail the lodge perched atop the overhanging on the National Register of Historical Ride, modern horseback riders take sites in Southern Illinois. See popular Southern Illinois Places, unwind at this secluded Camel Rock, Anvil Rock, Devil’s bluffs. Cabins, restaurant, picnicking, the same trail. The nearby 26-acre lake roadside attraction. stream valley where you can picnic Smokestack, Starry Night Rock, and showers and camping are available. offers fishing, boating, and camping. and visit “the ole swimming hole.” other fascinating rock formations. 19 Tower Rock 26 War Bluff Valley 30 Lake Glendale Hike to the top of this majestic 38 Rushing Road 39 Wildlife Sanctuary Recreation Area 31 Indian Kitchen Dutchman Lake bluff rising 160 feet above the The largest Illinois Audubon sanctuary, 27 Golconda Marina 29 Hogg Hollow Winery This 80-acre lake surrounded by tall pine Nearly 5,000 acres of the Lusk Creek Scenic Lookout This secluded 118-acre lake Ohio River midway between the this nearly 500-acre sanctuary is home This 206 slip, full-service, marina is the Of the many wineries in Southern Illinois, this trees and mixed hardwood forests offers Wilderness loaded with scenic canyons, An overlook offering scenic offers boating and fishing. During historic river towns of Elizabethtown to a large variety of birds and mammals, gateway to the Smithland pool of the is the only winery in southeastern Illinois. hiking, camping (electric and primitive), streams, sandstone cliffs and trails for views across miles and miles of wet weather, the several streams and Cave-in-Rock. Camping as well as a great diversity of rare Ohio River and one of the finest fishing Several unique wines are available for tasting boating, fishing and bicycling. A concession- days including the Indian Kitchen Trail to farmland and forests including that surround the lake showcase and picnicking are available, as plants, including native orchids. and boating areas of the United States. and works by local artists are on display. run swimming beach is open seasonally. one of the prehistoric stone fort sites. Millstone Bluff off in the distance. waterfalls and cascades. well as fishing in the river.