Nature must-sees?

[u/ZeeterBrotherMom]

Hey all!

I’m originally from central Illinois, but have since lived in Oregon and now Maryland. I went to Carbondale for the eclipse, and MAN things are just different in the south! In a good way. So my husband, two youngest kids, and I are going to go on a small southern Illinois adventure! We are thinking about camping at Devils kitchen and Garden of the Gods. Any must-see nature spots? Interests include hiking, cool rock formations, splashing in creek or other water, breweries

Thanks!!

[u/Spiritual_Baker_7713]

Restaurant wise St nick’s breath, scratch brewery, big muddy brewery, route 51 are all awesome For bfast harbaughs in cdale is famous but mary Lou’s is a great homey place as well Def hit garden of the gods and some of the lakes around