The primary draws to southern Illinois are the outdoor recreation activities in Shawnee National Forest, including hiking, ...

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If you’re planning a road trip through Illinois, you won’t want to miss some of the state’s most unique and quirky ...

Mermet Springs in Southern, Ill., offers divers an opportunity to do some underwater exploration in the land-locked Midwest. The spring-fed quarry-turned-diving-venue is also a scuba training ...

From mountain bike trails to multi-use paths connecting communities, Southern Illinois is making a concerted effort to become more bike-friendly.

DU QUOIN, lll. (KFVS) - The Southern Illinois Eclipse Festival is set to take place at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds next Monday. The event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 8--just in ...

As a native of Southern Illinois and the executive director of the Carbondale Convention and Tourism Bureau, she has had a wide exposure to the different types of cuisine this area has to offer.

MARION, Ill. (WSIL) — The Southern Illinois Boat and Fishing Show is showcasing the region's connection to the art of fishing. The two-day event will be held at the Marion Pavilion on Saturday ...

Carbondale residents and out-of-towners celebrate southern Illinois as the Eclipse Crossroads — where the paths of the total solar eclipses of 2017 and 2024 intersect.

Cody Moake, City of Marion Chief of Staff, believes a Chicago option would benefit both the city of Marion and southern Illinois. “It will not only help the tourism industry, we think it could ...