tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45342050993434138292012-02-16T19:05:25.004-06:00The best source for information on the central tourism region of Southern Illinois. Links to local attractions and lodging and outdoor activity information for the Shawnee National Forest.Dorothy Ladanoreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534205099343413829.post-91510348730456570672011-03-19T22:46:00.003-05:002011-03-19T22:48:32.066-05:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Subscribe and share your links and photos.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4534205099343413829-9151034873045657067?l=southern-illinois-tourism.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dorothy Ladanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534205099343413829.post-69494588814645079342011-03-19T22:28:00.001-05:002011-03-19T22:33:25.705-05:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Located amongst the beautiful rolling hills of the Shawnee National Forest, the Shawnee Hills wine trail features 12 unique wineries to enjoy.&nbsp; Travelers can delight in award winning wines along a 25+ mile trail.&nbsp; Many of the wineries feature live entertainment and free tasting.&nbsp; You do not have to visit California to have a Napa Valley experience.&nbsp; The region has been defined as an American Viticultural Area and features many opportunities for outdoor recreation and lodging. Visit the <a href="http://www.shawneewinetrail.com/">Shawnee Hills Wine Trail official webiste</a> for more information.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4534205099343413829-6949458881464507934?l=southern-illinois-tourism.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dorothy Ladanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4534205099343413829.post-9927251977844827152011-03-19T21:41:00.000-05:002011-03-19T21:41:09.991-05:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Spring has sprung here is Southern Illinois.&nbsp; The temperature is getting warmer, the birds are singing, and the flowers are beginning to bloom.&nbsp; Soon, we will have morels sprouting on the forest floors.&nbsp; Now is a great time to get out and enjoy the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail..&nbsp; Also, Giant City Stables is now open for horseback riding.<br /><br />There are so many outdoor activities to enjoy this time of year!&nbsp; Tell us about what you like to do in Southern Illinois in springtime.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4534205099343413829-992725197784482715?l=southern-illinois-tourism.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Dorothy Ladanoreply@blogger.com0