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Here’s an inside look at the the state’s successful push to boost tourism across its inspirational southernmost region.
This southern Illinois wine trail stands out because of its combination of great wine, beautiful settings, and friendly folks. Each winery offers something unique, whether it’s a cozy tasting ...
The Trail of Tears was designated by Congress in 1987 as a national historic trail. ... The Cherokee crossed into southern Illinois from Kentucky via the Ohio River in present-day Smithland.
A mentor rider from Tulsa and a TCC student were among 12 citizens of the Cherokee Nation who embarked on this year's ...
The beautiful Shawnee Hills area, situated at the southern tip of Illinois and within the Shawnee National Forest, is ...
After traveling 950 miles, the cyclists participating in the Remember the Removal ride retracing the Trails of Tears returned ...
Gov. JB Pritzker concluded his statewide re-election tour with a visit to Southern Illinois, making a final stop at IBEW ...
POMONA, Ill. (WSIL) -- Wine Trail Wilderness, a unique camping retreat in Southern Illinois, has earned a spot among the Top Vineyard Camping Experiences in the United States, according to Hipcamp.
Jun 8, 2024 Jun 8, 2024 Updated Aug 13, 2024 0 A dozen Cherokee cyclists hit the road Monday on their journey back to Oklahoma, re-creating the Trail of Tears their ancestors walked. The Remember ...
JONESBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - The Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society will hold the Under the Stars and Around the Campfire program on Monday, April 29. This free public program will take place at ...
Cherokee Nation Contributes $10,000 Each To 9 Trail Of Tears Association State Chapters. ... including Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Tennessee.
On the tail end of a 950-mile journey retracing a portion of the Trail of Tears, Cherokee cyclist Adriauna Garcia was still ...