On the National Register of Historic Places, this cemetery has soldiers from every war except Revolutionary War; 2,759 markers are unknown. During the eclipse weekend the Interpretative Center Museum Lodge will be open to the public from noon - 4pm...
The 2.2 mile loop trail features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. It winds through secretive canyons that hide the biggest display of prehistoric petroglyphs and pictographs in Illinois.
Horse rentals and guided trail rides south of Carbondale at Giant City State Park. Last ride daily requires reservations. Pony rides (hand led on trail). Summer day camps. Riding lessons. Group rates.
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...
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...