Looking for things to do this fall in Southern Illinois? I have the perfect list for you! From tailgates to pumpkin paths, wineries to festivals, and everything in between! Included are links, locations, and dates (when available). Save the checklist to your phone and pull it up the next weekend you find yourself asking, “what is there to do in Southern Illinois?”

Read about our Saturday stay at the Pale Black Dot, and what two best friends of two decades do when they meet back up!

A detailed review of the Paul Ice Recreation Area in Murphysboro, Illinois. This rec area is maintained by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and features three playgrounds, hunting and fishing, boat and kayak launches, geocaches, pavilions, and rest areas.