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This underrated Illinois state park is a natural playground full of trails & recreation

Tucked away in the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, Giant City State Park features sandstone bluffs, dense forests, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. With its unique ...
PBS

Illinois Backroads - Ep. 102 Giant City

This episode explores the history, legends, and local atmosphere of Giant City Park. This episode explores the history, legends, and local atmosphere of Giant City Park, Illinois. Mark Keisling takes ...
The Southern Illinoisan

“Explore the Southern Illinois Outdoors” set for Oct. 4 at Giant City State Park

MAKANDA — Southern Illinois is a playground for the outdoor enthusiast. Hiking, biking, camping, birdwatching, foraging, hunting, climbing, kayaking — we’ve got it all! From noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, ...
WSIL-TV

Dog rescued from 75-foot fall in Giant City State Park

MAKANDA, Ill. (WSIL) -- A dog named Ty was rescued after slipping into a crevice at Giant City State Park. The Makanda Township Fire Department reported that Ty fell about 75 feet down while on a walk ...
The Southern Illinoisan

Explore the Southern Illinois Outdoors at Giant City State Park on Saturday

MAKANDA — Southern Illinois is a playground for the outdoor enthusiast. Hiking, biking, camping, birdwatching, foraging, hunting, climbing, kayaking … we’ve got it all! From noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, ...