🚨As of September 2023, “The replica 1802 fort at Fort Massac State Park remains closed pending structural rehabilitation.”, per the Illinois Government website. Best to check the Illinois.gov website for updates before visiting.🚨 Located right next to the mighty Ohio River, in Metropolis, Illinois, sits historic Fort Massac. One of eleven forts located within the …
Garden of the Gods; views for miles. When people envision Illinois, they often picture Chicago or vast stretches of flat, rural farmland. While these perceptions hold true, there exists a distinct region within Illinois: Southern Illinois. Unlike its northern and central counterparts dominated by suburban sprawl and agricultural landscapes, southern Illinois stands apart. This is …