Best Places to View American White Pelicans

Every spring and fall, one of nature's most impressive spectacles unfolds along the rivers of southwest Illinois.

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Have An Egg-cellent Easter Brunch in Southwest Illinois

Hop along to southwest Illinois restaurants this spring and enjoy an egg-stra special Easter brunch, buffet, or dinner!

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When’s the Best Time to See Bald Eagles?

It's cold outside and that can mean only one thing: the American Bald Eagles have returned to the Great Rivers & Routes region!

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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.

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Fill Up on Route 66

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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!

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Route 66 Love Stories

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Your Guide to Mindfulness in Southwest Illinois

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Mocktail Magic in Southwest Illinois

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New Year’s Spots That Pop

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

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Pick Up Your Thanksgiving Day Pies Here!

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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.

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