The Woodyard area, named after late state legislator, Harry "Babe" Woodyard, is the county's newest park. Its 1043
Oakwood, IL Nature PreservesOnce a scarred wasteland ravaged by turn-of-the-century strip-mine operations, Kickapoo State State Recreation Area's 2,842 acres now provide an outdoor playground with something to appeal to every member of the family. Twenty two deep water ponds, ranging in size from 0.2 of an acre to 57
Oakwood, IL State ParksThe Salt Kettle Rest Area is accessible from the westbound lands of I-74
Oakwood, IL Historic SitesTwenty-six pieces of outdoor sculpture by Midwest artists are exhibited on the Avenues of downtown Effingham. The exhibit cha...
This unique, free outdoor sculpture garden sits among 22 acres of re-created Illinois tallgrass prairie in a 130-acre communi...
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Watch these yummy dressings being made from the storefront in downtown Historic Palestine, or go in, take a tour and sample i...
The 1840's Lamon House is believed to be the oldest frame residence in the area. It was constructed by Joseph Lamon, cousin o...