The good news is most of Illinois will begin to see warmer temperatures soon. The bad news is that warmup brings a sudden danger of ice jams for more than 20 waterways in the state.
What was it like to be explorers like Lewis & Clark? Some Eagle Scouts from Pennsylvania are learning that experience as they cruise down the Missouri River on a raft with the final destination being in Illinois.
If you think your state has more snake-infested rivers than Missouri, you're wrong. Simple as that. I have proof that no state has more reptiles in rivers waiting to ruin your day than Missouri does right now.
I wish I had a nickel for every moment that I've sat on an overlook and meditated over these majestic rivers. They've been a part of my entire existence in this region yet new 2024 data now shows both Missouri and Illinois have the most polluted rivers in America.
I thought I had traveled through or lived in every part of Illinois in my lifetime. I was wrong because I've never been through or lived in a real ancient swamp that exists in extreme southern Illinois.
The first Old Man Goonies adventure, I'll have to sit out. But if you're up for a road trip/hiking adventure you might want to check out these places for the "rich stuff".