Piney Creek Ravine - State Natural Area

Beautiful and worth the walk!

his place is often overlooked and is a shame! the area is just beautiful! easy accessible, but a bit of a walk to reach from the parking area! lots of Indian markings, and waterfalls and shallow caves...

Badly vandalized and unmaintained prehistoric sacred site

This should have been carefully preserved by the state, but was left unprotected and the pictographs have been ruined by graffiti, vandalism and theft. The area has not looked like that picture for de...

Awesome

Check it out. Best in the winter especially when there are icicles. It's beautiful. Not a long hike but totally worth it.

unexpected SURPRISE

park in a grass lot, walk along a farm field, think "hmm, is this it?" well, wander on my friend and soon you'll see what's so beautiful about this little southern, IL "secret". there's a beautiful wa...

Excellent Short Hike

You'll drive here and think, "Really, this is going to be a good hike?" You'll even think that as you walk the first part of the trail. But it is a really great hike that is very easy to follow. Th...