Introduction

Outdoor adventure and history collide in the remarkable midwestern state of Illinois. Every corner of this area has something spectacular to offer from the winding Mississippi and Illinois Rivers of the west to the colossal metropolitan skyscrapers of Chicago in the east. Make your way inland and discover centuries worth of history as you explore Abraham Lincolns old stomping grounds. Central Illinois is home to numerous small towns and historic heritage sites where some of our country is most influential political decisions were made. And do not forget the south, a paradise of natural beauty with towering canyons, jagged rock formations, and cypress groves setting the backdrop for an exhilarating day of hiking or cycling.