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.

They’re Back! Trumpeter Swans Return to Their Winter Home

In recent years, over 2,000 Trumpeter Swans have made their winter homes in the region.

Fill Up on Route 66

Unique Places to Visit in Southwest Illinois

Hulking artifacts and statues, old Route 66 fascinations, the strange and the quirky- these 10 road-side attractions will take you off the beaten path!

Route 66 Love Stories

Your Guide to Mindfulness in Southwest Illinois

Mocktail Magic in Southwest Illinois

New Year’s Spots That Pop

Celebrate New Year's Eve and welcome the New Year with fireworks, food, fun, and family!

Pick Up Your Thanksgiving Day Pies Here!

7 Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Going stir crazy after the holidays? The week between Christmas and New Year's Eve is notoriously hard to plan for.

Spend Your Holidays in Grafton

Deck the halls in Grafton this year with a month of holiday fun on the Great River Road!

Christmas Wonderland

Hear the sleigh bells jingle and see 4 million lights twinkle against the beautiful backdrop at Rock Spring Park's Christmas Wonderland.

Fall and Fireside Fun

Warm sweaters. Evening breezes. Crackling fires. They all welcome the season of change in southwest Illinois.

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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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