With wineries, outdoor adventures, historical markers, and friendly small towns, Southern Illinois is truly a hidden gem that is totally worth checking out. Today, Stevie is joined by Jessica Baine from the Caffeine Until Cocktails blog, who talks about the Shawnee National Forrest, things to do in the Fall, and much more when it comes to visiting Souther Illinois. 

Show Notes ⬇️
 
Published on 9/20/24
 
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0:00 - Intro
2:07 - What About Southern Illinois Makes it a Unique Place to Visit and Explore?
2:48 - More About the Shawnee National Forrest
3:54 - Garden of the Gods and What its Like to Explore it
5:27 - Historical Markers in Jackson County, IL
6:41 - Wineries in Jackson County, IL
7:39 - Top Things to do in the Fall in Southern Illinois
10:22 - Ava, IL
12:04 - Effingham, IL
14:04 - Southern Illinois Towns are Hidden Gems
15:25 - Murphysboro, IL
17:49 - Stay Connected with Caffeine until Cocktails
20:18 - Jessica Baine is a Student of Travel

Check Out These Southern Illinois Blogs from Caffeine Until Cocktails

• 101 Things to do in Southern Illinois
• Historical Markers in Jackson County, Illinois
• Jackson County Wineries: Southern Illinois Tourism
• Top 9 Fall Activities: A Guide to Fall in Southern Illinois
• Welcome to Ava, Illinois
• Summer in Effingham, Illinois
• How to Spend One Day in Murphysboro, IL

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