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There are plenty of things to see and do in the Great Rivers & Routes region. Take a look at these stories for some road trip inspiration.

Plan an Eagle-Watching Trip in the Great Rivers & Routes Region

The Great Rivers & Routes region in southwest Illinois is the perfect place for a multiple day eagle-watching trip, especially during the magnificent American Bald Eagle migration, which begins when the winter…

Take a (Summer) Roadtrip in Southwest Illinois

Pere Marquette State Park

With nearly 8,000 acres of scenic beauty, Pere Marquette State Park is one of the most picturesque and beautiful locations on the Illinois River.

Larger Than Life on Route 66

Winter Fun in Grafton

Get alpine coasting thrills, hike the hills, and beat the chill with riverside eats, healthy treats, and bald eagle meet & greets – winter can’t get much cooler than in Grafton Illinois.

Best Places to View American White Pelicans

Turn your eyes skyward or take a few moments to scan the Mississippi River right now and you are likely to see flocks of American White Pelicans flying high on air currents…

Outdoor Fun in Litchfield

Just off Route 66 lives the City of Litchfield where the classic American road trip mingles with the great outdoors- roadside diners, a drive-in movie theater, and an abundance of natural recreation…

Have Some Fun in Granite City

A community in the process of reinventing itself, Granite City is more than a steel mill town- with a burgeoning art scene, multiple parks and family activities, and classic Route 66 stops…

Granite City Art & Design District

A fresh take on community, culture, and the resurrection of a downtown.

Spa Day Fun in Southwest Illinois

Need a pick-me-up to relieve the stress of your daily routine? Traveling and trying to stay health motivated? Maybe you need a health-cation!

Wood River Eats

Need a pick-me-up while out and about in Wood River? From drive-ins to diners, Midwest barbecue to Mexican, Wood River has just the place to hit the spot!

Get Peachy! Calhoun County Peaches Are Ready

Peach cobbler, peach tart, peach tea, peach ice cream, peach jam whatever the craving, the juiciest peaches to eat are Calhoun County’s.

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Eagle Watching

Here they come -- convoys of birds looking for winter homes throughout the Great Rivers & Routes region, 25 miles…

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