Stories

There are plenty of things to see and do in the Great Rivers & Routes region. Take a look at these stories for some road trip inspiration.

Get Peachy! Calhoun County Peaches Are Ready

Peach cobbler, peach tart, peach tea, peach ice cream, peach jam whatever the craving, the juiciest peaches to eat are Calhoun County’s.

Celebrate Summer with Grafton Music in The Park

Pull up a lawn chair, bring a cooler of beverages and celebrate the long, hot days of summer at the annual Grafton Music in the Park concert series.

Where to Find the Best Barn Quilts in Calhoun County

The Calhoun County Barn Quilt Project began in 2008 as a community-based effort to promote and preserve the agricultural and rural heritage of Calhoun County. The county’s unique geography lends itself to…

But First…Coffee! Top Coffee Spots in Great Rivers & Routes

Good morning! Oh what’s that you say?

Rare Finds on the River

Discover some rare finds along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway and this time, it's not just the views on display. Stroll the streets of Alton and Grafton, IL…

Fresh Produce & More at Farmers Market

From fresh grown local produce to hand crafted works of art and antique finds.

Land of Goshen Community Market offers fresh Saturday Mornings

Follow the aromas of fresh picked herbs, ripening berries, sweet lavender and just-baked cookies and rolls to historic downtown Edwardsville on Saturday mornings.

Saddle Up at Pere Marquette Riding Stables

Kent Jackson knows the hills and valleys, streams and trails at Pere Marquette State Park better than most. You could say the park is in his blood. He also knows horses.

Come Explore Pere Marquette State Park

Put on those hiking shoes and plan to spend a day enjoying the wildlife and scenic views that can only be experienced at Pere Marquette State Park, a sprawling natural area nestled…

An Insiders Guide to the Perfect Picnic

SPREAD YOUR BLANKET.... Have you missed the feeling of lush, green grass on bare feet? Or the smell of fresh, summer air in the afternoon?

THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURER’S GUIDE TO RIVERS & ROUTES

Scenic hikes? Check. Boating? Check. Zipping through tree tops? Check check. With these activities and more, there are endless ways to embrace outdoor adventure in southwest Illinois when the weather is just…

STANDING TALL — MEET COLLINSVILLE’S WORLD FAMOUS CATSUP BOTTLE

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Eagle Watching

Here they come -- convoys of birds looking for winter homes throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region, 25 miles…

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