Hype for the Future 103M: Shawnee National Forest
Introduction The Shawnee National Forest is located within the southernmost portion of the State of Illinois, including, albeit not limited to, the Bald Knob Cross of Peace and the Bell Smith Springs Scenic Area. Throughout the forest, a number of scenic areas are available through distinctive units in the southern section of the state, with a few national historic sites attached, including the Illinois Salines National Historic Site in southern Gallatin County. The Shawnee Bluffs Canopy […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/hype-for-the-future-103m-shawnee-national-forest/
Hype for the Future 103L: The Illinois Iron Furnace
Overview The Illinois Iron Furnace National Historic Site is located within the northwestern portion of Hardin County, Illinois, away from the Ohio River within the county but relatively nearer the Ohio River from the perspective of the State. Today, Illinois is home to the Illinois Iron Furnace located to the north of the communities of Elizabethtown and Rosiclare, with the most notable section around the iron furnace being the iconic picnic area.https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/hype-for-the-future-103l-the-illinois-iron-furnace/
Hype for the Future 103J: Village of Golconda, Illinois
Introduction Located along the lower section of the Ohio River, the Village of Golconda is associated with Pope County, Illinois, in which the village serves as the county seat. Today, Pope County is relatively depressed compared to the more northerly counties of the State though relatively similar economically to “Little Egypt.” Attractions The Village of Golconda is home to the Golconda Lookout as well as the Buel House State Historic Site. The Rumsey Picnic Shelter is also located […]https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/02/11/hype-for-the-future-103j-village-of-golconda-illinois/
Rep. Mike Bost (R, IL-12) cleared to file lawsuit challenging mail-in ballots
Celebrate the Holidays at Blue Sky Vineyards: Wine, Food, and Festivities Await
Published on November 3, 2025 As the holiday season approaches, Blue Sky Vineyards invites travelers t…
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Celebrate the Holidays at Blue Sky Vineyards: Wine, Food, and Festivities Await
Published on November 3, 2025 As the holiday season approaches, Blue Sky Vineyards invites travelers to escape the hustle and…
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38th annual Praise the Lard cook-off set for Sept. 18-20
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. (KFVS) – The 38th annual Praise the Lard Murphysboro Barbecue Cook-Off will be September 18-20. Organizers say 17th Street Barbecue will also be celebrating its 40th…
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Forest Service logging at Bell Smith Springs in the Shawnee National Forest.
Forest Service is logging at Bell Smith Springs. Temp injunction issued to cease. Fight ongoing. I am not the original writer below. I copied and pasted, and left it intact, no edits, from Reddit. I’m just a citizen who is mad as hell to learn about this on my fb feed this evening. Bell Smith Springs means the world to me, even though I now live a quarter of a world away. Spread the word, support if you can. ““Bittersweet” that is how it felt taking this hike today with Sam Stearns at the beautiful Bell Smith Springs. Sweet in the majestic views, the ever present wildlife, the gorgeous trees that shaded our every step and the lovely folks we had the pleasure of meeting. But bitter in the knowlege that all of this is hanging in te balance due to the Forest Service selling off plots in the area to be clear cut logged. A lawsuit has already been filed and a order of restraint issued to stop this unnecessary misuse of public land but its not going to be as easy as that. All of us that have a love for this place need to come together and make ourselves heard so as to save Bell Smith. Anyone with questions, concerns, or donations please take the time to visit www.fobss.org [http://www.fobss.org/]. anything helps and everything is appreciated” -Andy Flector on Facebook, Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM -— There are some good videos (FB - sorry) (video1 [https://www.facebook.com/pfbid0Ld3jbR4VS4pWd5ZJUpAQQF53mp3p24tvbptw68W7HXBzueKmeRDxmMV8NNbcfZTml/videos/pcb.24538402725789197/1519558899174275] , video2 [https://www.facebook.com/pfbid0Ld3jbR4VS4pWd5ZJUpAQQF53mp3p24tvbptw68W7HXBzueKmeRDxmMV8NNbcfZTml/videos/pcb.24538402725789197/1476579786921430]) on fb, posted by Andy that feature local legend Sam Stearns speaking. He tells some good stories, some bad stories, and lays out some history and why what is happening is wrong. We need public support in opposition to destroying our precious parks.
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