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Explore the Southern Illinois Outdoors at Giant City State Park

Start Date

Saturday, October 04, 2025

End Date

Saturday, October 04, 2025

Time

Noon-3pm

Title

Explore the Southern Illinois Outdoors at Giant City State Park

Description

Southern Illinois is a playground for the outdoor enthusiast. Hiking, camping, birdwatching, foraging, hunting, climbing, kayaking…..we’ve got it all! Join local nature enthusiasts and professionals to discover cool outdoor opportunities in your backyard! Informational booths will include: Shawnee National Forest, Hiking with Shawn, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Friends of Lake Murphysboro, Little Grassy Fish Hatchery, IDNR Conservation Police, Southern Illinois Audubon Society, Green Earth and many more! For more information please call the Giant City Visitors Center at 618-457-4836. This is a free and family friendly event.

For More Information

Please call 618-457-4836 for more information. 

Event Type

Family Event, Hiking, Nature, Outdoor Event

DNR Region

Southern IL

Location

Giant City State Park

DNR Park

Giant City State Park

Address

235 Giant City Rd

City

Makanda

State

IL

Zip

62958

Contact Person

Jennifer Randolph-Bollinger

Phone

6184574836

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