Area Attractions
- Hiking:
Ferne Clyffe State Park. Cache River Wetlands Center & Nature Preserve, Section 8 Woods Nature Preserve, River to River Walking trail, Wildcat Bluff- Fishing & Boating:
fishing in all the following – boating allowed in most: Crab Orchard Lake, Little Grassy Lake, Devil’s Kitchen Lake,Lake of Egypt, Dutchman Lake, Tall Tree Lake, Ohio & Mississippi Rivers- Hunting:
Public hunting for deer, turkey & squirrels- Bicycling:
Tunnel Hill State Bicycle Trail (34 scenic miles)- Golf:
Southern Illinois Golf Trail- Wineries:
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail- Antiques:
nearly every town has a selection of antique shops