Pounds Hollow Recreation Area, Shawnee National Forest

Day 8 – Sights in the Shawnee National Forest

Day 8 of a Year Long Road Trip Along America’s Scenic Byways

Cave-in-Rock State Park

We left late today…decided to finish making my blog post while I had internet.  Our first stop was in the same park where we camped, Cave-in-Rock State Park.  Does anyone want to take a guess at what we saw?  Yes, it was a cave – 160 feet deep in a limestone bluff.  I was afraid I might miss it as there were stairs everywhere, but obviously that would have been hard to do once I saw its large size.  The cave was once a hideout for river pirates after the Revolutionary War.  They would lure pioneers into the cave, take their possessions, and sometimes their lives.  Fortunately now, it’s just a tour attraction. 

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!
Thebes Courthouse

Day 7 – Sights along Shawnee Hills Scenic Byway

Day 7 of a Year Long Road Trip Along America’s Scenic Byways

I’ve made it a week on my adventure…and I have to say it has been pretty smooth so far, except for Scout.  I’ll have to see how she is today.  For some reason, I get the feeling she’ll only get to enjoy the journey for a week.  At least that is better than sitting in the backyard in the Texas heat while I’m at work.

Today begins my drive along the Shawnee Hills Scenic Byway in Illinois. My usual nature sights turned to towns on this drive. There are several small towns along the Shawnee Hills Scenic Byway that are worth a visit.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN!