Southern Illinois Outdoor Adventure Opportunities
| Giant City State Park - horseback riding, hiking, picnicing, rock climbing, camping and dining at the lodge restaurant all can be enjoyed at Giant City State Park in Makanda, IL. Giant City State Park is National Natural Landmark. |  |
| The Pomona Natural Bridge | Shawnee Hills Outdoors |
| Ferne Cliff State Park - hiking, fishing, and picnicing. | The Unoffical Shawnee Trail Guide - hiking trails in the Shawnee National Forest. |
| Trail of Tears State Forest - many opportunites for hiking and picknicking. | Cache River - hike the boardwalk over the cypress swamp, hunting info and more. |
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Shawnee Sierra Club Adventure Information - a great resource for exploring the Shawnee National Forest. |
| River to River Trail - Hike from the Ohio River to the Missippi River. | Shawnee National Forest - hunting, hiking, horseback info and more. |
| The Waterman and Hill- Travelers Companion | A Brief Guide to Some Southern Illinois Nature walks |
BICYCLING:
HORSEBACK RIDING:
| Honey Bee Stables - private guided horseback riding. | Giant City Stables - located in Giant City State Park |
| Kosmic Acres Stables 75 Prospect Street Alto Pass, IL 6290 618-893-2347 |
Lake Glendale Stables- Beginner to advanced guided trail riding. |
ROCK CLIMBING AND GUIDE SERVICES:
Vertical Heartland rock climbing and rappelling school open year round.
Shawnee Adventure Guides - Personalized rock climbing and rappelling, canoeing and kayaking, and hiking and backpacking guide service.
FISHING, BOATING & SWIMMING:
Little Grassy Lake Marina - offers pontoon boats, fishing boats, canoes, and kayaks for full or half day rental.
Cedar Lake - Fishing off the dock, public beach, and boat ramp.
Beach info - Cedar Lake Beach and Campus Lake Beach.
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge - hunting, fishing, swimming and boating.
Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area - fishing, boating and goose migration viewing.
GOLFING:
| Midland Hills Golf Course | Stone Creek Golf Course and Bogeys fine dining. |
| Union County Country Club Anna, IL 62906 618-833-7912 |
SCENIC DRIVES AND VIEWS:
| Skyline Drive in Alto Pass | Larue Pine Hills |
| Bald Knob Cross - Amazing View! |
OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS:
Touch of Nature - Southern Illinois University
HUNTING LINKS AND INFO:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources - home page
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