Trips & Tours - Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Trips & Tours - Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
Trips & Tours - Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois
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Papa Johns<br />
various locations<br />
Take the troop for a tour and make your own pizza. Your troop gets to toss the dough and will get a Junior<br />
Pizza Maker Certificate. Pizzas can be eaten there or taken with you. Call and make your group reservation 2<br />
weeks in advance.<br />
Pyramid State Recreation Area<br />
1562 Pyramid Park Road, Pinckneyville, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62274<br />
618-357-2574<br />
With 19,701 acres, Pyramid is the largest State Recreation area in <strong>Illinois</strong>. Fishing and canoeing are popular<br />
activities, as well as hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Hunting is available on a small section <strong>of</strong><br />
the grounds, and there are a few camping areas.<br />
Randolph County State Recreation Area<br />
4301 S. Lake Drive, Chester, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62233<br />
618-826-2706<br />
With 1,101 acres <strong>of</strong> rolling hills and Randolph County Lake, the area <strong>of</strong>fers a myriad <strong>of</strong> outdoor activities.<br />
Several trails are available, including over 11 miles <strong>of</strong> equestrian trails. Other opportunities include camping,<br />
fishing, and picnic areas.<br />
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area<br />
6924 Omega Road, Kinmundy, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62854<br />
618-547-3381<br />
The 3, 103 acre park <strong>of</strong>fers many outdoor recreational activities. The area features a swimming beach, a<br />
marina, fishing areas, camping, equestrian trails, hunting, and picnic areas.<br />
Tunnel Hill State Trail<br />
Highway 146 East, Vienna, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62995<br />
618-658-2168<br />
Tunnel Hill State Trail stretches for 45 miles from Harrisburg to Karnak. The trail is especially renowned for its<br />
ever-changing vistas, as it runs from flat farm country into the Shawnee National Forest and then to lush<br />
wetland that runs into the Cache River State Natural Area's ancient cypress-tupelo swamp. An experienced<br />
cyclist should be able to complete the trail in a day and there are also several campgrounds located within 10<br />
miles or less for those who prefer to hike or ride leisurely.<br />
Washington County State Recreation Area<br />
18500 Conservation Drive, Nashville, <strong>Illinois</strong> 62263<br />
618-327-3137<br />
Sitting on the beautiful Washington County Lake, the site <strong>of</strong>fers a perfect opportunity for both relaxation and<br />
recreation. Activities include camping fishing, hunting, boating, hiking, and picnicking.<br />
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