Southern Illinois Campgrounds Offer Wide Range of Sites
Mike Estes reports extensive camping options across Southern Illinois on state and federal lands near trails and lakes. Descriptions include four state classifications from fully equipped to primitive, and Shawnee National Forest notes 365 developed acres of camping. Facilities vary by site with nightly fees from $2 to $9, no advance registration, and permits at arrival.
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Mike Estes
Illinois
Don Cole
Department of Conservation Region
U.S. Forest Service
Chris Comstock
Shawnee National Forest
Comstock
Cole
Lake Murphysboro
Poachers ruin hunting for all
Special Agent Larry N Harris argues poachers steal wildlife and undermine conservation efforts. He cites limited enforcement, underreporting, and split public trust while urging citizen involvement, rewards, and stronger penalties to protect deer and other game.
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Larry N. Harris
U.S. Department of Interior
Department of Conservation
Recreation briefs cover two cycling events in Illinois
The 10 000 meter Superman Road Race is set for June 8 at Dorothy Miller Park Metropolis with 12 age groups an entry fee of 6 paid by June 6 late fee 8 contact Jim Young 212 Lindsey Metropolis IL 62960 or call 524 8926 The Sohns Father's Day Cycle Classic on June 15 at Carbondale features three races time trial Father s Day race and a criterium check in 7 30 to 8 a m at SIU Technology Building Lot 37 entry 4 first 100 registrants get T shirts trophies and gift certificates for winners racing forms at Sohn s stores bicycle shops SIU Recreation Center Student Center more info call 549 0652
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Dorothy Miller Park
Metropolis
Jim Young
Lindsey
Ill
Sohn
Carbondale
Campus Circle
Southern Illinois University Technology
Sohn’s
SIU
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Gateway Marina
Little Grassy
Devil’s Kitchen
Giant City State Park
Illinois 51
Kinkaid Lake
Murphysboro
Johnson Creek
Ava
Turkey Bayou
Big Muddy River
John’s
Illinois 3
Greentree Reser
Voir
Fern Clyffe State Park
Johnston County
Goreville
Marion
Dixon Springs
Golconda
Randolph County
Chesteroff
Pyramid State Park
Pinckneyville
Trail of Tears State Forest
Union County
LaRue Pine Hills
Alexander County
Lake Glendale
Pope County
Rend Lake
Pounds Hollow
Tower Rock
Garden of Gods
Gallatin County
Bell Smith Springs
Red Bud
Teal Pond
Camp Cadiz
Hardin County
Fort Massac State Park
Lake of Egypt
Charles Spiller
West Frankfort
John McCutchen
Spiller
Conservation Offi
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Illinois Department of Conservation
United States
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Marion Lawn & Garden Supply
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Southern
Walker’s Vodka
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Villa Clara
Rend Lake Garden Center
Warl Q
W. Main Benton, IL
Jim Pearl
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