Get Outdoors in Granite City

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Just Peachy

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Hiding in Plain Sight: MCT Trail Critters

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Legendary Ariston Café Is at Home on Route 66

When Will Law became co-owner of the Ariston Café in Litchfield he thought he was just buying a restaurant. Turns out he was part owner of a legend.

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The Official Guide to Alton Hauntings Tours

Believers and skeptics seeking spine-tingling orbs, shadowy figures, unnerving noises, and unexplained phenomena flock to Alton Hauntings for their renowned ghost hunts, tours, and tales.

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Plan an Eagle-Watching Trip in the Great Rivers & Routes Region

The Great Rivers & Routes region in southwest Illinois is the perfect place for a multiple day eagle-watching trip, especially during the magnificent American Bald Eagle migration, which begins when the winter…

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Take a (Summer) Roadtrip in Southwest Illinois

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Pere Marquette State Park

With nearly 8,000 acres of scenic beauty, Pere Marquette State Park is one of the most picturesque and beautiful locations on the Illinois River.

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Larger Than Life on Route 66

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Winter Fun in Grafton

Get alpine coasting thrills, hike the hills, and beat the chill with riverside eats, healthy treats, and bald eagle meet & greets – winter can’t get much cooler than in Grafton Illinois.

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Best Places to View American White Pelicans

Turn your eyes skyward or take a few moments to scan the Mississippi River right now and you are likely to see flocks of American White Pelicans flying high on air currents…

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Outdoor Fun in Litchfield

Just off Route 66 lives the City of Litchfield where the classic American road trip mingles with the great outdoors- roadside diners, a drive-in movie theater, and an abundance of natural recreation…

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