When’s the Best Time to See Bald Eagles?

It's cold outside and that can mean only one thing: the American Bald Eagles have returned to the Great Rivers & Routes region!

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Have An Egg-cellent Easter Brunch in Southwest Illinois

Hop along to southwest Illinois restaurants this spring and enjoy an egg-stra special Easter brunch, buffet, or dinner!

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Holiday Shopping Made Easy

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Halloween Fun in Southwest Illinois

No one knows how to do Halloween like the towns throughout the Great Rivers and Routes region located in Southwestern Illinois, just minutes from St. Louis.

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Mysterious Mineral Springs has a recipe for paranormal adventures

Whip up your own recipe for an exciting paranormal adventure in Alton with Dave and Donna Nunnally at Alton's historic and mysterious Mineral Springs Hotel.

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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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