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The American Eclipse of 2024

a picture of the 2024 eclipse with a black background, black center, and white corona around the sun and moon

I went back to Indiana to experience my second solar eclipse! I went to Illinois in 2017 for the first American eclipse in 40 years and I went back to see the 2024 eclipse. Here are a few highlights of the trip and I’m officially a “chaser”! What are Eclipses? A solar eclipse is when…Read more

Garden of the Gods Illinois

the view of camel rock and cliffs around garden of the gods

Garden of the Gods is the crown jewel of Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois! It contains impressive cliffs, some hiking, the entrance to thousands of acres of wilderness area, and all in rural Illinois! Here’s what to expect on your next visit. The Garden The Garden of the Gods is truly a special and…Read more

Rim Rock National Recreation Trail

cliffs and a wooden foot bridge in shawnee national forest Illinois

Rim Rock National Recreation Trail is one of the few official hiking trails in Shawnee National Forest and it’s a great spot to get outside! It’s a true gem of the area and a great spot to head to if you’re in the Tristate area. Here’s what to expect on your next visit! The Trail…Read more