FAMILY FUN
region: Southern
interest: Family/Explore
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Shawnee National Forest Equestrian Trails
The rolling hills of the Shawnee National Forest, which spans the southern tip of the state, offers 300 miles of equestrian and hiking trails that pass awe-inspiring rock formations, wild waterfalls and towering bluffs. Honey Bee Stables is one of the outfitters who offer year round guided horseback tours of the stunning Shawnee Forest.
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Tunnel Hill State Trail
Bike through the Shawnee National Forest along this beautiful 45-mile trail in Johnson County, named the Bicycling Capital of Illinois. The trail gets its name from the old railroad route it follows, with several trestles as markers along the way.
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Rend Lake
Stay in a boatel and cruise right up to your room at Rend Lake Resort, which offers fishing, boating, water skiing and swimming. Also check out Rend Lake Golf Course (ranked one of the Midwest’s best public courses by Golf Digest) and the Rend Lake Shooting Complex. Browse Illinois artworks at the Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center.

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