You’ve checked into your cabin. The hot tub is bubbling, the view of the pond is perfect, and you have finally exhaled. But eventually, someone in your group is going to ask the inevitable question: “So, what are we doing today?” You could just sit on the deck (highly...
Let’s address the elephant in the room. When most people think of Illinois, they think of Chicago or endless, flat cornfields. They are wrong. Down here in the Shawnee Hills, the glaciers stopped moving during the Ice Age. That means instead of flat plains, we have...
Most people visit Southern Illinois for the deep forests and rocky bluffs of the Shawnee National Forest. This area is also home to one of the state’s largest lakes: Rend Lake. This is a huge body of water that is a perfect spot for a full day of fun. This blog...
After a long fun day of hiking in the Shawnee National Forest, the cabin you come back to is just as important as the hike itself. Not all cabins are made the same. Some are about the simple comfort of a warm bed while others are like having your own private spa...
While relaxīng in a private cabin is a great way to spend a vacation, part of the fun of a getaway is getting out and exploring the local area. Southern Illinois is full of a surprising variety of fun things to do from outdoor adventures to relaxing afternoons spent...
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