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you will die. Alcohol poisoning is usually the result of drinking too many alcoholic beverages in a short time period. According to www.mayoclinic.com, symptoms include confusion, vomiting, seizures, slow or irregular breathing, blue or pale skin tone, low body temperature and ADVICE FOR LIVING AWAY FROM HOME unconsciousness (passing out). If a friend passes out while drinking and does should be MARILYN HALSTEAD not respond, that friend of someone THE SOUTHERN needs emergency help who knows your medical immediately. eing the “mom” of Wash your hands history and the group, I landed frequently. Contagious can speak the job of writing for you if you diseases — including colds a column with are unable to and flu advice for college Halstead 1/2— spread rapidly on college campuses. speak. Also, students. Here Eatfcyour veggies. You make sure your parents are some things you need to know are listed in your phone as will feel better and bounce back quicker from all night “mom” and “dad.” when you go to college. Print those same emer- study sessions (or parties). Some of them are seriCook and eat at home or gency contact numbers ous; some are not. Some advice, like “go to class,” is and put them behind your in the dorm cafeteria. Do not walk out in driver’s license. Emergency a no-brainer. front of cars, even in the personnel will look for ICE your phone. ICE crosswalks on campus. your license. stands for “in case of Pedestrians have the right You can drink so much emergency.” The number
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of way, but getting hit by a car hurts! Do not leave your backpack, cell phone or laptop unattended. Things left alone tend to disappear. A related item is, don’t loan your cell phone. While it’s fine to help someone during an emergency, smart phones are expensive. Guard your identity. Think of how much personal information is saved on your cell phone alone — bank account numbers, PIN numbers, etc. Make sure to protect personal information in electronic as well as paper forms. Identity theft can be expensive and timeconsuming to clear up. Do not walk through the woods on campus alone at night. Also, short cuts with lots of overgrown vegetation or in isolated areas are bad ideas. Stick to lighted paths after dark and walk with a friend.
Watch for deer. Southern Illinois has a large deer population. Speaking of vehicles, many apartment communities have strict parking policies. Do not leave your car unattended. Go to class. (Yes, I know I mentioned that in the first paragraph, but it’s important!) Return your library books. Replacement cost of library books that are not returned will eventually show up on your bursar statements.
Think about ring tones, ring back tones and voice mail greetings when applying for a job. Remember that the person doing the hiring is often someone who is older and may not appreciate the same “great” music or comedy. Have fun. Southern Illinois is a great place to live and learn. Just don’t have too much fun! MARILYN HALSTEAD is community news editor for The Southern Illinoisan.
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outhern Illinois is a great place to live, work and study. Southern Illinois University is home to nearly 18,000 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Founded in 1869 as the state’s second teachers’ college, SIU awards $263 million dollars in financial aid each year and boasts $78.45 million dollars in research, and is the home of Saluki sports. The SIU mascot is the Saluki, the royal dog of Egypt, known for its speed and endurance and thought to be the oldest domesticated breed. If you did not meet a Saluki at orientation, you will get that opportunity at home
football games and other campus activities. We hope that type of speed and endurance will be seen on the fields and courts during Saluki sporing events. In Southern Illinois, we love our Salukis and hope you will, too! As many of SIU’s 226,266 alumni will tell you, Southern Illinois is a great place to explore. Southern Illinois offers unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation. The area is home to Shawnee National Forest, Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and many state parks and natural areas. We have hiking trails, breathtaking views, lakes, fishing, horseback riding, rock climbing, rock formations, wild flowers and numerous opportunities to see wildlife. Southern Illinois also offers numerous fairs and festivals that celebrate local wines, shrimp, deer and deer hunting, coal, Italian heritage, peaches, history,
corn, peppers, vultures and more. Du Quoin State Fair, Aug. 22 through Sept. 1, is the largest of the region’s fairs. It offers entertainment, a carnival, harness racing, livestock judging, horse shows, a competitive home show, motor sports, USA championship wrestling, food and more. Entertainers will include 38 Special, Travis Tritt, Foreigner, Kenny Rogers, KC and the Sunshine Band, Rodney Atkins and John Henninger Band. The fairground is about a 30-minute drive from Carbondale. If you like a little heat, don’t miss Pepper Fest, Aug. 30, at Darn Hot Peppers, near Cobden. Murphysboro Apple Festival, Sept. 10-13, offers apple-themed events and entertainment, but the highlight is the parade Sept. 13. Carbondale hosts Southern Illinois Irish Festival, Oct. 4 and 5, which includes bagpipe demonstrations, Celtic fair and Highland games.
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Left: Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest is a Southern Illinois gem. Below: The sandstone bluff along Trillium Trail at Giant City State Park is one of many natural beauties that can be seen in the region. Between Giant City and the Shawnee National Forest, there are plenty of places waiting to be explored.
Festivals are not the only place to hear great music. Carbondale and Southern Illinois has a vibrant music scene featuring great local music, with occasional visits by top performers. Southern Illinois also has numerous opportunities to see live theater. The Varsity Center for the Arts hosts art, theater and music, and is a short walk from campus. SIU is home to several performance venues
include McLeod Theater in the Communications Building, home to SIU Department of Theater, and Shryock Auditorium, home to SIU School of Music. On these pages you will find more information about outdoor recreation, natural areas and entertainment, as well as places to get fresh, local produce, grocery shopping, Saluki sports and a little advice from a mom. Just one last thing — we’re glad you chose to join us in Southern Illinois!
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Big Grand Pierre Creek, Big Muddy River, Hutchins Creek and Lusk Creek. The forest protects federally-listed he largest conthreatened and endangered species, tinuous stretch of many listed as regionally sensitive, and wooded land in more than 100 forest-listed species of Illinois, the Shawnee National Forest plants and animals. The Cave Valley/Cedar Creek area extends from the is a non-game bird management area, Ohio to the Missisincluding the endangered Swainsippi rivers, coverson’s Warbler. ing hundreds of The forest has nearly 100 natural thousands of acres. The Shawnee was designated in 1933 as areas. Among its designated wilderness areas are Bald Knob, Bay Creek/Burden the Illini and Shawnee Purchase Units. It was proclaimed the Shawnee National Falls, Clear Springs, Garden of the Gods, Forest by President Franklin D. Roosevelt Little Black Slough, Lusk Creek and Panther Den. Ripple Hollow is conditionally in 1939. recommended for wilderness study. Most of the forest consists of land The forest has a system of about 350 obtained in the 1930s that was overmiles of equestrian/hiking trails, approxifarmed, and land on which people mately 500 campsites at designated could no longer make a living. In the campgrounds, and dozens of designated 1930s and ‘40s, the Civilian Conservapicnic areas. Recreation opportunities tion Corps planted much of this land range from primitive, make-your-own with pine trees to prevent erosion and campsites and trails to developed camprestore the soil. grounds with beaches, showers and The forest contains portions of six rivers and creeks: Bay Creek, Big Creek, electricity.
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BALD KNOB: 5,973 acres Take Illinois 127 south from Murphysboro 14 miles (past Alto Pass) and turn west on County Road 51. This is a gravel road and roughly parallels Clear Creek to the south. Travel about four miles to an intersection, where you will turn right onto County Road 52. Travel about three miles and the first gravel road to your right is the dividing line between the Bald Knob Wilderness and the Clear Springs Wilderness. Park in the small clearing. BAY CREEK/BURDEN FALLS: 2,866/3,775 acres Take Illinois 145 south from Harrisburg 12 miles to Delwood. Turn right onto Forest Road 402, a gravel road. Travel four miles west. From this point on and for the next two miles, this road is the dividing boundary between Burden Falls Wilderness to the north and Bay Creek to the south. Forest Road 402 intersects
with Forest Road 447. If you turn south on 447 and travel two miles, you can park at the Teal Pond camping area.
CLEAR SPRINGS: 4,730 acres Take Illinois 149 west from Murphysboro and turn south on Illinois 3. Travel 12 miles. After you cross the Big Muddy River, turn left onto the first gravel road (Forest Road 805). There is a brown sign with white lettering for Winters Pond. Follow that road to the bottom of the bluff, then turn up the hill to McCann Springs Picnic Area, where you can park. That is the western edge of the Clear Springs Wilderness Area. GARDEN OF THE GODS: 3,318 acres Take Illinois 34 south from Harrisburg. Travel 16 miles to Karbers Ridge Blacktop and turn left. The road is well marked with signs for Garden of the Gods and Pounds Hollow. Travel three miles, then turn north onto Garden of SEE SHAWNEE FOREST / PAGE 9
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Roger Hubbard of Cave-in-Rock and his palomino horse look out to the horizon from the pinnacle of Rocky Top Trail while resting during their trail ride through the Shawnee National Forest. In addition to hiking and rock climbing, there are ample opportunities for horseback riding in Southern Illinois.
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WELCOME TO SIU CARBONDALE SIU Students: Welcome to campus! Whether you’re joining us as a new student or returning for a new semester, we have plenty of activities planned to help you launch the academic year. We’ve included a sampling of activities below to whet your appetite. See the complete schedule, which includes movie nights and other activities, online. We look forward to seeing you soon!
SALUKI STARTUP For First-time SIU students Go to salukistartup.siu.edu for full schedule. Dining with the Chancellor Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Lentz Dining Hall Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Trueblood Dining Hall Saluki Info Fair (Saluki Basecamp) Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Student Center, Main Entrance Tablet Distribution and Training Distribution: Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Student Center, Old Main Dining Room Training: Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Center, Auditorium
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Information Technology Resource Fair Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Student Center, Old Main Lounge
Center for Inclusive Excellence Reception Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Morris Library Lawn
Southern Social and Saluki Pride Pep Rally Friday, 6-8 p.m., Saluki Stadium
Salukis StepUP (mandatory, choose one time, see website for locations) Sunday, 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 6 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m.
Career Services: A Four-Year Plan to Success Tuesday, 5-6 p.m. Student Center
Student Health Services Open House Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Student Health Services (session on student health insurance takes place at 1 p.m. in the health services auditorium)
Information Technology Resource Fair Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Student Center, Old Main Lounge Fun Night at the Student Center Thursday, 9-11 p.m. Student Center
Saluki Success Day! Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Morris Library
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New Student Convocation Friday, 5-6 p.m. Saluki Stadium (rain location: SIU Arena)
Bystander Program (mandatory, choose one time) Saturday, 11 a.m, noon or 1 p.m. Student Health Services Auditorium
Saluki Challenge Night at the Rec Thursday, 9 p.m.-midnight Student Recreation Center
For all SIU students Go to wow.siu.edu for full schedule.
Watermelon Fest Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m., Old Main Mall University Housing Meetings Sunday, 7-10 p.m. Tours of Morris Library Monday and Tuesday, noon and 3 p.m. Morris Library
All Students are Not Alike Tuesday, 7-8 p.m., Lentz Dining Room #5 Wednesday, 7-8 p.m., Grinnell Dining Room College Connection Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. (see website for locations) Registered Student Organizations and Volunteerism Fair Thursday, 5-7 p.m. Student Center ‘DalePalooza Friday, 8 p.m.-midnight Student Recreation Center
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curtain of ice. This wilderness area can be reached on the way to Bell Smith Springs, by turning right after the concrete dip.
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HIGH KNOB: A small picnic area in Gallatin County that offers one of the best views in Southern Illinois, High Knob also provides an access point to the River to River Trail. From Harrisburg, take Illinois 34 south to Karbers Ridge blacktop and turn left. At Karbers Ridge, turn left onto very rough gravel road and follow the signs.
the Gods Road. The parking area is two miles up the road. The wilderness area surrounds the public recreation area.
LITTLE BLACK SLOUGH: 3,600 acres Johnson County, .5 miles east of the Illinois 37-146 junction. Access can be via Wildcat Bluff or via the Marshall Ridge access, .75 miles north of the Cache River State Natural Area headquarters near Illinois 37. It contains a mix of tupelo and cypress swamps, some of the oldest trees east of the Mississippi River, floodplain forests, upland woods and small patches of limestone prairie glades. LUSK CREEK: 5,126 acres Take Illinois 145 south from Harrisburg 17 miles to the edge of Eddyville. Turn left onto Eddyville Blacktop. There is a sign there for the Ohio River Recreation Area. Follow that blacktop for about .5 miles and then turn left onto the first gravel road (County Road 126). Travel .75 miles to the Roadside Rest parking area. PANTHER DEN: 1,195 acres Take Interstate 57 south from Marion 15 miles to exit 40. Turn right onto Goreville Road and travel .5 miles to the “T” intersection with Lick Creek Road. Turn right and travel .5 miles to the first left, Mount Hebron Road. As soon as you pass the Mount Hebron Church, the blacktop turns to gravel. Continue another two miles to another “T” and turn right onto Robinson Hill Road (2350 E). About .5 miles up, the road forks. The dirt road going straight is Panther Den Road. Park in clearing near junction.
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BUTTERMILK HILL PICNIC AREA: One of the most interesting aspects of this site is that it is accessible only by boat. There are several picnic tables there and toilet facilities. It is located about 1.5 miles west of the main marina on Kinkaid Lake.
LAKE GLENDALE RECREATION AREA: The most popular campground complex in the Shawnee National Forest, Lake Glendale has a very nice beach, showers and a playground. A scenic 3-mile trail winds around the lake. It is located off Illinois 145 south of Glendale. THE SOUTHERN FILE PHOTO
Cole Mann leaps between rock formations at Garden of the Gods in Shawnee National Forest. Those with an adventurous spirit can discover a side of the region’s wonders hidden in the depths of the forest.
KAOLIN POND: Rare kaolin clay, once mined here, was used to make the wellknown Anna Pottery. Pit supported a flourishing industry and the small town of Kaolin for years. Now a little park, Kaolin Pond has picnic facilities and is frequented by fishermen. Go south of Alto Pass on Illinois 127. Turn onto the Mountain Glen Road, then take the Kaolin Road to the Kaolin Pit Road. That road leads directly to the pit. LARUE—PINE HILLS ECOLOGICAL AREA: Majestic bluffs overlooking a swampy abandoned oxbow of the Big Muddy River, LaRue—Pine Hills has more ecological diversity than any other spot in the state. The road along the foot of the bluffs is closed each spring and fall to protect migrating snakes. Take Illinois 3 south. Watch for signs pointing east just south of Grand Tower.
of stone. The site has picnic areas, outhouses and grills near the parking area, with a short trail leading down to the natural bridge. Go to Pomona, then turn right in front of the general store.
OAKWOOD BOTTOMS: A wheelchairaccessible viewing blind is available to showcase the area’s ducks and herons. There also is a quarter-mile boardwalk with interpretive signs. Take Illinois 3, south of the Gorham turnoff. BELL SMITH SPRINGS: Scores of stone steps, constructed decades ago by the Civilian Conservation Corps, lead down into the canyon at Bell Smith Springs. Mill Creek meanders through the area, widening into beautiful pools in spots. There are several rock formations, including Devil’s Backbone and a stone arch. From Harrisburg, take Illinois 145 south to Delwood, then turn west. Follow the signs.
IRON FURNACE: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this furnace was once used to smelt pig iron. From Harrisburg, take Illinois 34 south and turn left onto Karbers Ridge blacktop. At Karbers Ridge, turn right and follow the road. MILLSTONE BLUFF: Taking its name from a large, unfinished millstone carved into the bluff, this site was once an Indian village. An interpretive trail leads past a stone fort, petroglyphs and a cemetery. The site is on Illinois 147, east of Robbs. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. POUNDS HOLLOW: Pounds Hollow offers camping, a beach and paddleboats. A nearby trail leads to the Rimrock area, which features shelter bluffs used by Native Americans. From Harrisburg, take Illinois 34 south to Karbers Ridge blacktop. Turn left and follow the signs.
RIM ROCK NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL: Beautiful trail atop bluff features a Native American LITTLE GRAND CANYON: The rugstone wall. At overlook, wooden steps ged trail features a trickling waterfall lead down through a rock crevice into that acts as a giant stairway down to the HERON POND NATURE PREOxlot Cavern, where oxen were housed canyon floor. The 3.6-mile loop continSERVE: This area, about five miles ues along a tall, pockmarked bluff and southwest of Vienna in Johnson County, during logging operations in the early 1800s. From Harrisburg, take Illinois 34 through some flood-prone areas. Take resembles a bayou swamp with its 20th Street south from Murphysboro to cypress stands and wildlife. The pond is south and turn left on Karbers Ridge JOHNSON CREEK RECREATION Rowden’s Salvage, then turn left (south) a nesting site for the great blue heron. A blacktop. Entrance is two miles past AREA: The free beach has bathrooms for about six miles. trail over floating boardwalks allows hik- Pounds Hollow. that are accessible for disabled people; ers to look into the pond. however, there is no lifeguard at the beach. The campground offers spaces POMONA NATURAL BRIDGE: There TOWER ROCK: Situated along the for horse camping. From Murphysboro, are several natural sandstone bridges in BURDEN FALLS: The best time to Ohio River, Tower Rock features a camptake Illinois 145 west to Illinois 3, go west the Shawnee, but Pomona’s is one of the see the falls is during the spring, after ground, picnic area and boat launch, to Illinois 151, then north four miles to nicest. The arch was created by streams a heavy rainfall. However, winter can along with a scenic view. It is located the recreation area entrance. eating through the underlying layers east of Elizabethtown on Illinois 146. transform the site into a dramatic The Southern Illinoisan
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Darrin Downs climbs rocks while hiking at Garden of the Gods in the Shawnee National Forest. Rock climbers can find a number of places in the forest to explore from rockside. THE SOUTHERN FILE PHOTO
VERTICAL HEARTLAND ROCK CLIMBING SCHOOL: 5050 Lick Creek Road, Buncombe. 618-995-1427. Vertical Heartland Climbing School teaches rock climbing skills, including climber safety, physical movement and body JACKSON FALLS SHAWNEE awareness, technical equipment usage NATIONAL FOREST: West of Illinois 145, south of Harrisburg and southwest and methods, communication with others and respect for the vertical of Bell Smith Springs. Waterfalls, environment. Fees. amazing rocks and forest. Primitive area east of railroad tracks. http://www. http://www.verticalheartland.com/ Climbing_School/climbingschool.html summitpost.org/jackson-falls/353634 GIANT CITY STATE PARK: South of Carbondale. 618-457-4836. Several interesting routes to be found at various areas of the park. http://giantcitylodge.com/park/
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Jacob Slosar rides in Creal Springs during the 2013 Great Egyptian Omnium Bicycle Race on Creal Springs. In addition to bike trails, Southern Illinois offers a variety of special events and races for cyclists, both competitive and recreational.
BELL SMITH SPRINGS RECREATION AREA: Off Illinois 145, Eddyville. 618-658-2111. Four creeks come together in the canyon at Bell Smith Springs. Cold spring pools and more than 700 plant species make this national natural landmark a No. 1 place to hike. http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ shawnee/recarea/?recid=13020
GEORGE ROGERS CLARK DISCOVER TRAIL: Enjoy an 8.8 mile adventure along this newest bike trail in Southern Illinois. The George Rodgers Clark Discovery Trail (GRCDT) celebrates an American hero who took the fight to the British in what is now Southern Illinois during the “Illinois Campaign of 1778. The trail begins at Superman Square and ends in Brookport. It is a multi-use path that is partially on low-use county roads and a paved trail. 3.6 miles of the GRCDT is in Fort Massac State Park. The longest prefab pedestrian bridge in Illinois is part of this trail where it crosses Seven Mile Creek inside the pakr. Contact Information: 618-524-4712 CEDAR LAKE AND COVE HOLLOW TRAIL: Shawnee National Forest Out and back about 8 miles long. Cedar Lake Trail has three faces, an intermediate eastern half, a fairly mellow western half and then there is Cove Hollow. Cove Hollow is a more technical extension. This single track loop is 13 miles long and will take around 6 hours You have 200 ft of elevation change and the terrain is steep and technical. If you go fast, you will catch some air! You can take either part or all of the Cedar Lake Trail since it is an “out and back” bike trail. To get to the Cedar Lake trail from the Old Rt. 51, take Rt. 51 south 2 miles from SIUC until the intersection at Old Rt. 51. Turn right at Old Rt. 51 and continue about 5 miles to McGuire Road. Watch for the “River to River” trail crossing sign. Turn right at McGuire The Southern Illinoisan
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RED CEDAR MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL: Carbondale Red Cedar Mountain bike track is a more technical, single track loop. It is 13 miles long and will take around 6 hours You have 200 ft of elevation change and the terrain is steep and technical. If you go fast, you will catch some air! PYRAMID STATE PARK: 16.5 miles, hike, bike, horse trail Mountain Bikes Allowed Contact: Pyramid State Park 1562 Pyramid Park Road Pinckneyville, Illinois 62274 618-357-2574 TUNNEL HILL STATE TRAIL: (Johnson & Saline counties) Harrisburg to Karnak 42 miles Limestone surface Contact: IDNR, Tunnel Hill State Trail Highway 146 East P.O. Box 671 Vienna, Illinois 62995 618-658-2168 TRANS-AMERICA BICYCLE TRAIL: The Trans-America Bicycle route enters the state at Chester and continues east through the Shawnee Forest to Cave in Rock. To request
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REND LAKE BIKE TRAIL: This trail Runs from Rend Lake College south through Wayne Fitzgerald State Park ending at the N. Marcum Recreation area. Trail length is 9+ miles long. For More Info: 618-724-2493 TRIGG TOWER TRAILS SYSTEM: The Trigg Tower system includes a group mountain bike tracks. Gum Springs, Pakentuck Falls, Cedar Falls, and some of the of the River-to-River trail. The Gum Springs trailhead is about 45 minutes south of Carbondale. Take I-24 South to exit 16. Go east until the Rt. 147. Go left Rt. 147 for 6.5 miles to Gilead Church Rd. Turn Left on Gilead Church Rd. for about a mile. Turn right on Gum Springs Rd. Trailhead is about 1.5 miles on your left. For More Trail Information: The Shawnee Mountain Biking Association! (website) IDOT BIKE TRAIL MAPS This site has generic maps to get you into the area that are PDF downloadable! (website) PRACTICE TRAIL ETIQUETTE AND SAFETY Many mountain bike tracks are also equestrian trails. Be alert for horse riders on the trail. Always dismount your bike and allow the horse and rider to pass! Also, if it has been raining, many trails should be avoided as riding a wet or muddy trail can cause serious damage to the trail!
CACHE RIVER STATE NATURAL AREA: Off Illinois 37, Belknap. 618-6349678. More than 21 miles of designated foot trails within this unique wetland totaling 14,274 acres, including a handicapped-accessible trail. One trail takes visitors to bald cypress trees older than 1,000 years. http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/ landmgt/PARKS/R5/Cachervr.htm CAVE-IN-ROCK STATE PARK: Off Illinois 1, Cave-in-Rock. 618-289-4545. Hickory Ridge and Pirates Bluff Nature trail wind along the Ohio riverbank. http://www.shawneeforest.com/Hiking/ CaveinRock.aspx CRAB ORCHARD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE: Illinois 148, south of Marion. 618-997-3344. Noted for spring wildflower hikes along Rocky Bluff Trail and eagle tours in winter. Four other self-guided trails available to view diverse habitats. http://www.fws. gov/refuge/crab_orchard/ DEVIL’S BACKBONE: Off Illinois 1, Grand Tower. 618-687-1731. Challenging trail; the end or beginning of the River to River Trail. http://www.greatriverroad.com/meetohio/devilsbackbone.htm DIXON SPRINGS STATE PARK: Illinois 146, west of Golconda. 618-9493394. Enjoy a self-guided 1.7-mile nature trail, one-mile trail through Ghost Dance Canyon with 60-foot walls and long narrow passageways. http://dnr.state.il.us/ lands/landmgt/PARKS/R5/Dixon.htm FERNE CLYFFE STATE PARK: Illinois 37, south of Goreville. 618-995-2411. SEE HIKING TRAILS / PAGE 13
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Eighteen trails (from easy .25-mile to moderately difficult two-mile) featuring rock formations, waterfalls, shelter bluffs, dense flora and fauna. http://dnr. state.il.us/lands/landmgt/PARKS/R5/ Ferne.htm
RIVER TO RIVER TRAIL: From Grand Tower on the Mississippi River to Battery Rock on the Ohio River. 618-2526789. This 160-mile trail extends east to west across Southern Illinois. The trail is marked with wooden diamonds painted white overlaid with a blue “i,” the symbol of the trail. Terrain varies from moderate to difficult and takes at least 14 days to hike the entire trail. http://www. theshawneenationalforest.com/home/ shawnee-national-forest-trails/river-toriver-trail
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FORT MASSAC STATE PARK: Off U.S. 45, Metropolis. 618-524-4712. Two easy trails, Long Knife Trail and Hickory Nut Ridge Trail (.5-mile and 2.5-mile) loop through grassy woods, the scenic Ohio River and the fort. http://dnr.state.il.us/ Lands/landmgt/parks/R5/frmindex.htm GARDEN OF THE GODS RECREATION AREA: Illinois 34, turn east at Herod. 618-2872201. This 3,300-acre wilderness ranks tenth in the United States for photographing sandstone rock formations and high vistas. The easiest trail is the .25mile Observation Trail for outstanding views and to see Camel Rock, Anvil Rock and Devil’s Smokestack. http://www. shawneeforest.com/Hiking/GardenoftheGods.aspx GIANT CITY STATE PARK: Giant City Road, south of Carbondale. 618457-4836. The 16-mile Red Cedar Trail is for novice hikers; the Stone Fort Trail is short but steep; Post Oak Trail is designed for disabled persons. Other trails through this picturesque natural wonder are Devil’s Standtable, Giant City, Indian Creek, Trillium and Arrowwood. http://giantcitylodge.com/park/ KINCAID LAKE TRAIL: Off Illinois 3, west of Murphysboro. 618-687-4914. Sixteen miles including Hidden Cove and Buttermilk Hill trailheads. http://parks. ky.gov/parks/recreationparks/KincaidLake/default.aspx LAKE GLENDALE: Illinois 145, Glendale. 618-658-2111. http://www.lakeglendale.net/ LAKE MURPHYSBORO: Off Illinois 149, west of Murphysboro 618-687-2867 Easy three-mile loop, starting at the Big Oak campground, is close to the lake. http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/ PARKS/R5/MURPHYSB.HTM LARUE/PINE HILLS ECOLOGICAL AREA: Off Illinois 3, south of Grand Tower. 618-833-8576. Majestic bluffs overlooking the Big Muddy River and swamps below contain some of the most The Southern Illinoisan
SALINE COUNTY FISH & WILDLIFE AREA: South of Equality, off Illinois 13. 618-276-4405. Four trails total seven miles of scenic hiking. http://www. dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/ R5/Saline.htm THE SOUTHERN FILE PHOTOS
Left: Hikers can traverse the trails of Southern Illinois alone or join in a group. Different organizations plan group hikes throughout the year. Right: The Trillium Trail at Giant City State Park offers an easy hike for those hoping to see the various flora and fauna, as well as the natural rock formations, of the region.
diverse ecology found in Illinois. Some roads are closed each spring to protect migrating snakes. http://alltrails.com/ trail/us/illinois/pine-hills-larue-ecologicalarea
LITTLE GRAND CANYON: South on 29th St., Murphysboro, to Town Creek Road, then south six miles. 618-687-1731. Moderate to difficult; 80 percent slopes, four miles, slippery when wet. http:// www.theshawneenationalforest.com/ home/recreation-areas/little-grandcanyon LUSK CREEK CANYON: Illinois 145, east of Eddyville. 618-658-2111. A twomile trail leads to a nature preserve and canyon. http://www.fs.usda.gov/ recarea/shawnee/recreation/hiking/ recarea/?recid=34609&actid=51 MERMET LAKE CONSERVATION AREA: U.S. 45, north of Metropolis. Two easy, flat trails; .5-mile interpretive nature trail with tree identification and boardwalk into cypress swamp and a one-mile trail. http://dnr.state.il.us/ Lands/landmgt/parks/R5/MERMET.htm MILLSTONE BLUFF: Illinois 147, Robbs. 658-2111. Millstone is an interpretive nature trail of a Mississippian period village. http://www.fs.usda.gov/ recarea/shawnee/recreation/hiking/ recarea/?recid=10689&actid=51
OAKWOOD BOTTOMS/TURKEY BAYOU: Illinois 3, south of Gorham. 618-687-1731. Recreation area offering hiking, picnic areas, fishing and handicap accessibility to hiking, fishing pier and wildlife viewing. http://www.fs.usda.gov/ recarea/shawnee/recreation/fishing/ recarea/?recid=44044&actid=42 POMONA NATURAL BRIDGE: Illinois 127, south of Murphysboro, turn at Pomona turn-off, then right at General Store. 618-687-1731. A three-mile moderate trail with 90-foot natural sandstone arch carved by water over many hundreds of years. http://www.shawneeforest.com/ Hiking/PomonaNaturalBridge.aspx POUNDS HOLLOW/RIM ROCK RECREATION AREA: Karbers Ridge Road, off Illinois 1. 618-253-1020 or 618658-2111. A .8-mile long Rim Rock trail meanders past old Indian Wall, Pounds Hollow Lake, Ox-Lot Cave (a huge rock shelter bluff) and Fat Man’s Misery (a narrow passageway through massive cliffs and huge boulders). Beaver Trail connects Rim Rock with Pounds Hollow. It is .5 miles long. http://www.theshawneenationalforest.com/home/shawneenational-forest-trails/Shawnee-NationalForest-Camping/Shawnee-NationalForest-campgrounds/pounds-hollow PYRAMID STATE PARK: Illinois 127, south of Pinckneyville, 618-357-2574. 350
STONEFACE TRAIL: Illinois 145, near Rudement. 618-2531060. Just five miles north of Garden of Gods, this scenic trail is moderate, but up and down rocky bluffs. The famous Stone Face is on this trail. http://alltrails. com/trail/us/illinois/stone-face-trail TOWER ROCK: Illinois 146, Elizabethtown. 618-287-2201. Scenic hike to the highest bluff, 160 feet, on the Ohio River. http://www.fs.usda.gov/ recarea/shawnee/recreation/hiking/ recarea/?recid=10692&actid=51 TUNNEL HILL TRAIL: Forty-five miles long from Harrisburg to Karnak. 618-6582168. For biking and hiking. No motors, hunting or horses. One percent grade, 99 percent wooded. Six trail heads for parking. The landmark tunnel is 543 feet long. http://www.tunnelhilltrail.com/ WAYNE FITZGERRELL STATE PARK: Exit 77 off I-57, Whittington. 618-629-2320. Four-mile hiking/biking trail, nine-mile bridle trail, all in the Rend Lake area. http://dnr.state.il.us/Lands/ landmgt/parks/R5/WAYNE.HTM WAR BLUFF WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: Illinois 146, Golconda. 618-6836702. This wildlife sanctuary, with 10 walking tails, supports young and old forest and more than 530 types of plants. http://warbluffvalleysanctuary.org/ MORE ONLINE!: Ready to venture further into Southern Illinois? Go to www.thesouthern.com/rediscover for more suggestions.
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BARS & CLUBS Carbondale Eagles: 1206 W. Linden St. 618-529-9345 Corner Dance Hall: 200 Franklin St., Whittington 618-303-5266 Curbside: 227 W. Main St., Carbondale 618-490-1539 Derby’s Community Hall: 214 High St., Du Quoin 618-201-1753 Hangar 9: 511 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale 618-549-0511 Hideout Restaurant: 2602 Wanda Drive, Marion 618-997-8325 Italian Club: 9038 Main St., Coello 618-724-4610 On almost any given day, a number of musicians — local, John Brown’s On The Square: 1000 regional and national — will take the stage at one or more Tower Square, Marion 618-997-2909 of Southern Illinois’ venues for live music. The performance La Fogata Mexican Bar and Grill: 519 might be largely unadvertised or promoted, or it could be a S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale; 618-457-2092 special attraction show featuring musical legends. Marion American Legion: Longstreet Road, Marion 618-997-6168 Marion Eagles: Russell and Longstreet he region offers a wide vari- org, 618-997-4030 Roads, Marion 618-993-6300 The Carson Center: 100 Kentucky ety, creating opportunities Marion Youth Center: 211 E. Boulevard for everyone. This summer Ave., Paducah; www.thecarsoncenter.org; Ave., Marion 618-922-7853 season has seen local favor- 270-450-4444 Murphysboro Moose Lodge: 9663 Old The Isle Casino: 777 N. Main St., Cape ites such as the Ivas John Girardeau; www.cape-girardeau.isleofca- Illinois 13, Murphysboro 618-684-3232 Band or Matt Basler, as N-Kahootz Night Club: 115 W. Cherry well as nationally recognized performers pricasinos.com St., Herrin 618-942-9345 Walker’s Bluff: 326 Vermont Road, including Pat Benatar. PK’s: 308 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale Carterville; 618-956-9900; www.walkersWhile out at the winery concert per618-529-1124 bluff.com formance, be sure to check out your Pinch Penny Pub: 700 E. Grand Ave., surroundings. In addition to wineries Carbondale 618-549-3348 serving fine wine, several wineries offer WINERIES Tres Hombres: 119 N. Washington St., fine arts from regional artists, while othAlto Vineyards: Illinois 127, Alto Pass ers are near natural areas, antique shops Bella T Winery: 755 Parker City Road, Carbondale 618-457-3308 The Mansion: 1602 Heartland Drive, and great local cuisine. Creal Springs Marion 618-579-4145 Find the complete listing of who is Blue Sky Vineyard: 3150 S. Rocky playing where each week at flipsideonComfort Road, Makanda line.com. The Bluffs Vineyard and Winery: 140 CAFES/COFFEEHOUSES Buttermilk Hill Road, Ava Cousin Andy’s Coffeehouse: Church Honker Hill Winery: 4861 Spillway of the Good Shepherd, 515 S. Orchard CONCERT VENUES Drive, Carbondale; www.cousinandy.org Egyptian Hills Resort: Lake of Egypt, Road, Carbondale Orlandini Vineyard: 410 Thorn Fat Patties’ Red Corner: 611 S. Illinois 75 Egyptian Parkway, Creal Springs; Lane, Makanda Ave., Carbondale; 618-529-3287 www.egyptianhillsresort.com; 618-364Owl Creek Vineyard: 2655 Water ValGrotto Lounge/Newell House: 201 E. 8088 or 618-996-3449 ley Road, Cobden Main St., Carbondale; 618-549-6400 Kentucky Opry: 88 Chilton Lane, Lincoln Heritage Winery: 772 Kaolin Longbranch Cafe & Bakery: 100 E. Benton, Ky.; www.kentuckyopry.com; Road, Cobden Jackson St., Carbondale; 618-529-4488 888-459-8704 Pheasant Hollow Winery: 14931 IlliYellow Moon Café: 110 N. Front St., CobMarion Cultural and Civic Center: nois 37, Whittington den; yellowmooncafe.com; 618-893-2233 Tower Square, Marion; www.marionccc.
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Richard Zimmermann, Dennis Hill and Brenda Bender rehearse for a Stage Co. production of David Mamet’s play ‘November.’ The Stage Co. is one of several theater companies in the region, which also include the university theater department, Pyramid Players and Paradise Alley Players, among others.
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Browne Auditorium, Parkinson Hall, 618-4535274. Home to most of the artists brought in by the Visiting Artists Program.
Christian H. Moe Lab Theatre, Communications Building, 618-453-3001. Student playwrights and directors present their original works.
Kleinau Theatre, Communications Building, Room 2014, 618-453-2291. Performance projects written and performed by students in speech communication.
McLeod Theatre, 618-4533001. The theater department produces several productions each year in this 488-seat theater. Weekend and evening shows begin at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.
SIU Arena, 618-453-5341. This facility features nationally touring concerts, family shows, theatrical events and circuses. Home of Saluki basketball.
Shryock Auditorium, 618-453-2787. This 1,200seat theater in the old campus hosts every genre of performing arts. Home of the Southern Lights entertainment series.
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cucumbers and much more. Carbondale is home to five grocery stores. Neighborhood Co-op specializes in organic, all-natural and fairly-traded products and has a full deli, prepared meals, in-house bakery and meat department. Town Square Market promotes sustainable living by providing wholesome, food, personal care and wellness products, and earthTHE SOUTHERN FILE PHOTO friendly household supplies. Arnold’s The Carbondale Farmers Market is a popular Market offers sandwiches, as well as tradition, bringing together local vendors sell- local produce and a butcher shop. ing everything from vegetable to bison. Schnucks offers a organic items, local produce and a variety of hard-to-find specialty products, along with prepared foods and a salad bar. Kroger carries a line called Simple Truth which features natural and organic products, local produce in-season and a selection of organic and sustainablyproduced products. Anna/Union County Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-noon, May 20-Oct. 28, Tuesdays; East Davie Street, Anna; 618-833-2525, 618-833-1903 or jackson372@gmail.com. ugust is a great time to move Arnold’s Market: 7 a.m.-10 p.m., to Southern Illinois. As a rural Monday-Saturday; 2141 S. Illinois Ave., area, one of the benefits of livCarbondale; 618-529-5191. ing here is the availability of Benton Farmers Market: 2-6 p.m., fresh, local produce. Any of the local markets will have a variety May 1-Oct. 30, Thursdays; Huddleson Street, Benton; 618-627-4038 or of squash, tomatoes, peppers,
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618-683-6246, 618-683-5021 or admin@ mainstreetgolconda.net. Hamilton County Farmers Market: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., June 25-Sept. 24, Wednesdays; Corner of Randolph and Jackson streets, McLeansboro; 618-838-3071 or lilylanefarms@gmail.com. Harrisburg Area Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 3-Oct. 4, Saturdays; 825 Highway 34 North, Harrisburg; 618252-8391 or harrisburgareafarmersmarket@yahoo.com. Neighborhood Co-op Grocery: 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday-Friday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday; 1815 W. Main St., Carbondale; 618-529-3533 or neighborhood.coop. Regional Producers Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m., May 2-Oct. 24, Fridays; 137 E. Broadway, Johnston City; 618-308-0792 or rpfmmtv@yahoo.com. Regional Producers Farmers Market: 1:30-6 p.m., May 5-Oct. 27, Mondays; 2845 N. Benton Road, Mount Vernon; 618-316-3375 or rpfmmtv@yahoo.com. Schnucks: 24 hours a day; 915 W. Main St., Carbondale; 618-351-0663 or schnucks.com. Town Square Market: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; 106 E. Jackson St., Carbondale; 618-529-2312 or townsquaremarket.com.
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OF Almond St., 618-549-3333, www.cornerstonecrec.org Door Christian Fellowship Church, 112 S. Illinois Ave., 618-529-2653 Dutch Ridge Church, 204 Dutch Ridge Road, 618-549-2960 Drury Christian Church, 781 Drury Road, 618-529-3680 Epiphany Lutheran Church of All Saints, 1501 Chautauqua Road, 618-457-2065, www. elcarb.org Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 624 N. Oakland Ave., 618-529-1616, www.carbondalepca.com Faith Temple Church of God In Christ, 604 N. Marion St., 618-529-3546 First Baptist Church, 302 W. Main St., 618457-8216 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 306 W. Monroe St., 618-457-6817, www.fcc-carbondale.org First Church of Christ Scientist, 304 W. Walnut St., 618-549-1583, christianscience. com First Church of God, 1140 Giant City Road, 618-529-1456, www.ilcog.org First United Methodist Church, 214 W. Main St., 618-457-2416, www.fumc-cdale.org First Presbyterian Church, 310 S. University Ave., 618-549-2148, www.firstprescdale. org/html/general/index.html Grace United Methodist Church, 220 N. Tower Road, 618-457-8785, www.gumc.net Grand Avenue Christian Church, 1305 E. Grand Ave., 618-457-4222, www.gacc.net Greater Gillespie Temple, 810 N. Wall St., 618-549-2515 Heartland Christian Center, 519 S. Giant City Road, 618-529-2681, www.heartlandchristiancenter.net Hindu Temple and Cultural Society of
Southern Illinois,1209 E. Walnut St., 618-8895954, sitemple.com Hope Church, 7373 Old Highway 13, 5292744, www.hopechurchcarbondale.com Hopewell Baptist Church, 400 E. Main St., 618-529-3975, www.hopewellmb.org House of Prayer (Apostolic), 401 N. Marion St., 618-549-0033 Islamic Center, 511 S. Poplar, 618-4572770, www.icc-carbondale.com Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2150 N. Illinois Ave., 618-549-5783, www.jw.org/en Lakeland Baptist Church, 719 S. Giant City Road, 618-529-4906, www.lakelandchurch. org March Of Faith Church, 400 S. Wall St., 618-529-3223, marchoffaith.org Murdale Baptist Church, 2701 W. Main St., 618-529-5800, www.murdalebaptist.org Neighborhood Bible Fellowship, 1218 W. Freeman, 618-549-7649, neighborhoodbiblefellowship.org New Beginnings Community Church, 2605 W. Striegel Rd., 618-549-7110 New Life Covenant Church (Apostolic), 313 W. Chestnut St., 618-457-8825 New Prairie Community of Faith, 5312 W. Pleasant Hill Rd., 618-549-9229 New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 803 N. Robert Stalls Ave., 618-457-7075 Newbirth Kingdom Church, 302 N. Robinson Circle, 618-549-4963, newbirthkci.com Newman Catholic Student Center, S. Washington St., 618-529-3311, siucnewman. org Olivet Freewill Baptist Church, 409 N. Marion St., 618-549-3374, www.olivetfwbc. com Our Savior Lutheran, 700 S. University Ave., 618-549-1694, oslcdale.org
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Praise Central Church of Deliverance, 400 E. Jackson St., 618-457-4108 Praise Outreach Ministries, 215 E. Sycamore St., 618-351-1749 Rock Hill Baptist Church, Monroe and Marion Streets, 618-457-5926, rockhillmbc. com St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 402 W. Mill St., 618-529-4316, sites.google.com/site/ standrewscarbondale St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 303 Poplar St., 618-457-4556, www.stfxcarbondale.org Union Hill Christian Church, 701 Union Hill Road, 618-549-4007, unionhillchristianchurch.com Unitarian Fellowship, 105 N. Parrish, 618529-2439, www.cuuf.net University Baptist Church, 700 S. Oakland Ave., 618-457-0323, www.ubaptist.org University Christian Ministries, 13 S. Illinois Ave., 618-549-7387, ourgaiahouse.org Victory Christian Center, 607 E. College St., 618-351-8018, www.victorydreamcenter. org Vineyard Community Church, 1445 S. Wall St., 618-351-8463, www.vineyardcommunitychurch.com Walnut Street Baptist Church, 218 W. Walnut St., 618-457-0479, www.walnut-street. org Wesley Foundation United Methodist, 816 S. Illinois Ave., 618-457-8165, www.siucwesley.org
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Kelley Sims plays guitar while Josh Morrison plays the banjo as they warm up next to the playground before their band, Rural Kings, takes the stage at the 2012 Vulture Fest. The annual event celebrates the migration of the vultures and brings together artisans and musicians in Makanda.
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DU QUOIN STATE FAIR Grand Circuit harness racing, ARCA and USAC car races, carnival midway with Kiddyland, exhibits, concession stands, senior center, daily entertainment, conservation world, petting zoo, home show, daily livestock shows, Agriland Expo, top entertainers nightly. The theme this year is “Love A Fair: Since 1923.” General parking fee $7. Call for show times and fees. When: Aug. 22-Sept. 1, 2014, fairground opens at 10 a.m. Carnival opens at noon on weekends and 4 p.m. on weekdays. Where: Du Quoin State Fairground, U.S. 51, Du Quoin. Phone: 618-542-1515. duquoinstatefair.net and agr.state. il.us/dq/
30TH ANNUAL POPEYE PICNIC Visit the Popeye Museum and enjoy carnival rides, food court, tours, prize raffles, a street dance, a teen dance, Popeye films, a parade, a trivia contest, an auction, a cartoon contest, fireworks and a petting zoo. This year, special events are planned to celebrate the 120th birthday of Elzie Crisler Segar, creator of Popeye; the 85th anniversary of Popeye and the Sea Hag; and the 25th anniversary of the official Popeye Fan club. Admission $8.50 in advance; $15 at the door. When: Sept. 5-7, 2014 Where: Center of town, Chester Phone: 618-826-4567 popeyepicnic.com
CACHE RIVER DAYS Beauty pageant, arts and crafts, flea market, yard sales, parade, softball tournament, yard sales, barbecue and music. Enjoy guided canoe tours through P’URHEPECHA CULTURAL the Cache River Wetlands. Reserve your CELEBRATION Celebrating Mexican dance, song, art- spot by calling Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge at 618-634-2231 starting ists, craftspeople, costumes, vendors on Aug. 5. and food. When: Sept. 5-7, 2014. When: Aug. 30-31, 2014, 1 to 9 p.m. Where: Ullin Ball Park, Highway 51 and Where: Cobden Community Park, West Ullin Ave., Ullin. Locust Street, Cobden. Phone: 618-634-2231 and 800-248Phone: 618-521-9423 (Pedro Tomas). massacbeeswax.com and cobdenil.com 4373. southernmostillinois.com and http:// www.fws.gov/refuge/cypress_creek/ and SEPTEMBER 2014 massacbeeswax.com LABOR DAY CELEBRATION AND PARADE Parade starts at 10 a.m., bands start 38TH ANNUAL CEDARHURST at 2 p.m., with food and vendors. CRAFT FAIR When: Sept. 1, 2014, starting at noon. More than 150 exhibitors, children’s Where: Fort Massac State Park, activities, entertainment, demonstraMetropolis. tions and unusual foods. Admission: $5, Phone: 618-524-5025 and 800-248children 10 and under free. Park free at 4373. Times Square Mall and ride the shuttle southernmostillinois.com and metrop- to Cedarhurst: $3 round trip. olistourism.com When: Sept. 6-7, 2014, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday Night Preview on Sept. 5. Admission $10 per person. CARTERVILLE FREE FAIR Where: Cedarhurst Center for the Parade, 5K run and glow run, carnival, Arts, Mitchell Museum, Richview Road, games, entertainment, food, ping-pong Mount Vernon. avalanche and big-wheel race, all at Phone: 618-242-1236 or 800-252-5464. the park. Pageant at high school Thurscedarhurst.org day evening. When: Sept. 4-6, 2014. Where: Cannon Park, Carterville. 63RD ANNUAL MURPHYSBORO Phone: 618-985-3356, 618-889-0609 APPLE FESTIVAL and 618-985-6942. Apple pie and peeling contests, carvisitsi.com nival, road races, arts and crafts, free nightly entertainment, food, children’s The Southern Illinoisan
OCTOBER FEST AND CAR SHOW Flea market and community yard sale, food, beer booth, entertainment at The Old Feed Store and Southern Counties Auto Unlimited Car Show at the park. When: Oct. 4, 2014. Where: Main Street, Cobden Park Phone: 618-893-2888, 618-525-2531 and 800-248-4373. southernmostillinois.com and
free fair, children’s pet/hobby parade, AppLYmpics, car/truck show, grand parade, marching band competition, prince and princess contest, and a queen contest. When: Sept. 10-13, 2014. Where: Downtown Murphysboro. Phone: 618-684-3200 or 618-684-6421. murphysboro.com
MURPHYSBORO BARBECUE COOK-OFF Barbecue competition, live entertainment, street dance and raffle. Judging commences Saturday with Grand champion and other winners announced at 6 p.m. When: Sept. 18-20, 2014. Where: Murphysboro, corner of 17th and Pine streets. Phone: 618-684-8902. 17thstreetbarbecue.com and greatriverroad.com CAVE-IN-ROCK FRONTIER DAYS Commemorates the history of CaveIn-Rock. Parade, entertainment, games, kids’ activities, food and craft vendors, and a Little Miss and Mister Frontier Days and Frontier Queen pageants at Hardin County School. When: Sept. 19-20, 2014. Where: Cave-In-Rock. Phone: 618-289-3369 and 800-2484373. hardincountyil.org and southernmostillinois.com and discoversoutheasternil. com 14TH ANNUAL POPE COUNTY SHRIMP FESTIVAL Many restaurants participate. Food vendors and many shrimp dishes, beer tent, local wines for sale, a farmer’s market, games, entertainment, horse and buggy rides and a shrimp cook-off. When: Sept. 20, 2014, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Where: Downtown Golconda. Phone: 618-683-6246 and 800-2484373. mainstreetgolconda.org and southernmostillinois.com RIVERSIDE BLUES FESTIVAL Multiple bands performing at the historic bandshell. Food and beverages available. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 the day of the event. When: Sept. 20, 2014, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, Murphysboro. Phone: 618-684-6421. murphysborochamber.com MARION MAIN STREET HUBFEST All-day event celebrating Marion as The Southern Illinoisan
HERITAGE FESTIVAL This festival celebrates pioneer life with demonstrations, crafts and food, entertainment and a service at the historic Mount Olive Church. When: Oct. 4-5, 2014. Where: Jefferson County Historial Village, 1411 N. 27th St., Mount Vernon Phone: 618-246-0033. enjoyillinois.com THE SOUTHERN FILE PHOTO
Alana Boyer digs into an apple pie during an eating contest at the 2012 Murphysboro Apple Festival. The annual event, which takes place each September, celebrates the community’s orchard roots and draws thousands of visitors from across the region.
the “Hub of the Universe.” Car show, food, vendors, live entertainment, a Dachshund race, fashion show, hot dog eating contest and lots of activities for kids. When: Sept. 27, 2014, noon to 8 p.m. Where: Town Square, Main Street, Marion Phone: 618-997-5094. visitsi.com.
ART AND WINE FESTIVAL Dozens of Illinois artists will demonstrate their craft and offer work for sale during outdoor festival. Wines from many Illinois wineries and local specialty foods will be offered. Live entertainment When: Sept. 27-28, 2014, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Where: Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, 14967 Gun Creek Trail, Whittington. Phone: 618-629-2220. wineandartfestival.com and massacbeeswax.com SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY Show includes bass fishing seminars, a buckskinners’ village, a high school bass classic competition, Dock Dogs, goose calling competition, kids’ shooting and archery, kids’ fishing hole, Outdoor Art and Heritage Show and retriever demonstrations. When: Sept. 27-28, 2014, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Where: John A. Logan College, Carterville. Phone: 618-985-2828, ext. 8263 or 8208, or 217-725-7602. sihfd.org and visitsi.com
OCTOBER 2014
FALL FESTIVAL Carnival, games, contests, entertainment and parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. When: Oct. 2-4, 2014, 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday. Where: Vienna City Park, Vienna. Phone: 618-658-2063. massacbeeswax.com and theviennatimes.com ALTO PASS FALL FEST Barbecue cookoff, vendors, food, apple bake-off, raffle, entertainment and the annual Alto Pass Great Downhill Derby. When: Oct. 3-4, 2014, starting at noon. Where: Alto Pass. Phone: 618-713-2537, 618-893-2300 and 800-248-4373 southernmostillinois.com and facebook.com/AltoPassDerby BLUEGRASS AND BARBECUE FESTIVAL Bluegrass and Cajun entertainment, and plenty of great barbecue. When: October 4, 2014. Where: Saline Creek Pioneer Village, 1600 Feazel St., Harrisburg. Phone: 618-253-8910. discoversoutheasternil.com
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS IRISH FESTIVAL Irish-themed activities, vendors, games, kids’ activities, Celtic Fair, Highland Games, food, beer, wine, bagpipes demonstrations and live music. When: Oct. 4-5, 2014, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Where: Turley Park. Phone: 618-549-3090. silirishfest.org OKTOBERFEST Parade, 6 p.m. Friday; craft fair, 8 a.m. Saturday; king and queen coronation Saturday; beer stand, washer tournament, kids’ crafts, variety show, live entertainment and food vendors. When: Oct. 10-11, 2014. Where: Downtown and City Hall parking lot, Steeleville. Phone: 618-559-7635 and 800-4421488. thetourismbureau.org and steeleville.org. UNION COUNTY COLORFEST CELEBRATION Biathlon, chili cookoff, artists workshops, evening stage performances, walking tours, a play, and a musical review; Kids Fest at the Anna Park from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; a doggie fashion show at 1 and Annual Wiener Dog Derby at 2; a flea market, book sale, crafts and jewelry for sale, food and music at Stinson Library in Anna; and The South End Stump Jumper annual variety show at the Anna Jonesboro High School at 7 p.m. When: Oct. 11, 2014, starting at 9:30 a.m. Where: Downtown Anna. Phone: 618-833-6311 (Union County Chamber) and 800-248-4373. WELCOME TO SIU August 2014 Page 21
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OKTOBERFEST Vendors, carnival, music, contests, shows, events, sales, children’s activities and more events to be announced. When: Oct. 12, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Sesser City Park. Phone: 618-625-5566. sesser.org and facebook.com/sesserchamber
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MOUNT VERNON FALL FESTIVAL Beer tent with live entertainment, parade, children’s area, food, car show, band competition, pumpkin competition and balloon glow on Friday night at the airport. When: Oct. 17–19, 2014 Where: Downtown on Ninth Street, Mount Vernon, balloon glow at the Mount Vernon Airport. Phone: 618-242-3151. mtvernonfallfest.com
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BIG MUDDY MONSTER BREW FEST More than 200 craft beers, concessions and entertainment. When: Oct. 18, 2014, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Riverside Park, Murphysboro.
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VULTUREFEST, MAKANDA Artists and craftsmen, food, and music celebrate the return of the turkey vultures to the bluffs surrounding this Valley of the Arts. When: Oct. 18-19, 2014, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., both days. Where: Makanda Boardwalk. E-mail: makandafestevents@gmail. com Phone: 618-457-6282 or 800-2484373. villageofmakanda.com FORT MASSAC ENCAMPMENT Annual reenactment of late-1700s Illinois life on the frontier and military encampment with military and civilian activities, beginning each day with the posting of colors. Mock battles and tactical demonstrations, traders and craftspeople in authentic costumes, children’s’ games, period music and food. When: Oct. 18-19, 2014. Where: Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis. Phone: 618-524-9321 and 800-248-4373. southernmostillinois.com and massacbeeswax.com
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FISH FRY AND FESTIVAL Kids’ activities, vendors, bonfire, hayrides, trunk and treat and fish fry. When: Oct. 25, 2014, noon to 7 p.m. Where: West City Community Park. Phone: 618-438-2121. bentonwestcity.com PINCKNEYVILLE MARDI GRAS Flea market, wine tasting, a car show and an evening parade. When: Oct. 25, 2014. Where: Downtown Pinckneyville. Phone: 618-357-3243. ci.pinckneyville.il.us/annual-events
NOVEMBER 2014
HERITAGE FESTIVAL More than 150 booths of crafts and art, entertainment, and food. When: Nov. 1-2, 2014, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Where: Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg. Phone: 618-252-5400, ext. 3210. discoversoutheasternil.com and sic.edu
JOHNSTON CITY HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS Ring in the holiday cheer with a tree lighting, carolers, craft booths, pictures with Santa, kids’ activities, food (and treats) and a parade. When: Nov. 29, 2014, 3 to 5 p.m. Where: Downtown Johnston City in the 100 block of Broadway. Phone: 618-27-3858. visitsi.com and CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN ANNA Photos with Santa, live music, lighting of the city tree, entertainment, craft bazaars, and a gingerbread house contest and display. When: Nov. 30, 2014, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Downtown Anna. Phone: 618-833-1961 and 800-2484373. southernmostillinois.com
DECEMBER 2014
CHRISTMAS IN CARTERVILLE Santa and his helpers and the Sugar Plum Dance Fairies will help celebrate HAUNTED HOLLOW Christmas in Carterville. Hot chocolate Fall family festival of outdoor and and cookies, caroling, a chili supper, a nature-related activities with a Hallowgingerbread contest, a festival of trees, een theme. face painting, a Candy Land Path, and When: Nov. 2, 2014, 1 to 4 p.m. horse and carriage rides. Where: Touch of Nature, Makanda. When: Dec. 5, 2014. Phone: 618-453-1121 and 800-248Where: Downtown Carterville. 4373. Phone: 618-985-2700. southernmostillinois.com and ton.siu.edu visitsi.com and JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE AUTUMN FEST 24TH ANNUAL More than 100 booths filled with origi- LIGHTS FANTASTIC nal, handmade arts and crafts, and food. Holiday parade features lighted floats When: Nov. 8-9, 2014, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and marching bands. Pre-event activities Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. begin at 4 p.m. with vendors and enterWhere: John A. Logan College, 700 tainment. Logan College Drive, Carterville When: Dec. 5, 6 p.m. Phone: 618-985-2828, ext. 8287. Where: Downtown Carbondale Visitsi.com and pinterest.com/jalcstuPhone: 618-529-8040. dentacti lightsfantasticparade.com DU QUOIN ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS FAIR Tour lighted displays throughout the fairground, along a one and one-half mile drive, from 6:30 to 9 nightly. The exhibition hall will be open Dec. 5-7, 12-14 and 19-21 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., featuring musical performances, a holiday tree display, visits with Santa, Santa’s train ride and Santa’s workshop. Admission: $8 per car. When: Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 2014, closed Christmas Day. Where: Du Quoin State Fairground. Phone: 618-542-8338 and 800-4559570. duquointourism.org The Southern Illinoisan
SESSER OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS Events to be determined. When: Dec. 5-6, 2014 Where: Downtown Sesser. Phone: 618-201-8468. sesser.org and facebook.com/sesserchamber CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE Santa Claus, strolling carolers, surrey rides, piñatas, bazaars, the lighting of the village tree, a 5K run and walk, and entertainment. When: Dec. 6, 2014. Where: Main Street, Cobden.
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The Big Muddy Monster Brew Fest, which serves up craft beers in Murphysboro every October, is a relative newcomer to the Southern Illinois festival lineup, but it has quickly gained a reputation, especially among those looking to expand their beverage horizons.
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THE OLDE TYME CHRISTMAS Reenactors will represent the French, early American and Civil War traditions of Christmas. Music and refreshments in the visitor center. When: Dec. 14, 2014, starting at about noon. Where: Fort Massac State Park, 1308 E. Fifth St., Metropolis. Phone: 618-524-5025 and 800-2484373. southernmostillinois.com and massacbeeswax.com
MARCH 2015
ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION, MURPHYSBORO Parade, 5K run/walk, The Dorians, Bocce ball tournament, Irish stew cook off, arts fair, kids’ fair, dart tournament, craft beer tasting and arm-wrestling tournament. When: March date to be determined, 2015. Where: Downtown, Murphysboro. Phone: 618-684-6421. murphysborochamber.com
MAY 2015
MAKANDA SPRING FEST Artists from the area will have their finest works on display and for sale. Musical entertainment at the Makanda FEBRUARY 2015 pavilion and in the Rainmaker’s Garden CIVIL WAR WEEKEND includes local bands playing Bluegrass, Events include a historical bus tour; Jazz, Blues and various other musiexhibits that include guns, quilts and cal styles. photography; re-enactors; speakers; an When: May 2-3, 2015, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. encampment; storytelling; Civil War-era Where: Makanda pavilion and Rainfood and entertainment and a bus tour “Following Lincoln’s Footprints.” Call for maker’s Garden, Makanda. Phone: 618-457-6282 and 800-248reservations for the bus tour at 618-8334373. 8745; tickets are $10. villageofmakanda.com and southernWhen: Feb. 6-8, 2015. Where: Anna Arts Center, 125 W. Davie mostil.com St., Anna. Phone: 618-833-6525, 904-625-1109 MORE ONLINE!: For more festival and 800-248-4373. fun throughout Southern Illinois, go to massacbeeswax.com and southernwww.thesouthern.com/rediscover mostillinois.com WELCOME TO SIU August 2014 Page 23
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FALL SPORTS
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feature a base power running game. Defensively, SIU returns eight starters, including all four players who primarily started on the defensive line in IU enters the 2014 season hoping to reach the Football Lennon’s 3-4 system. Raysean Golden and T.J. Beelen both started five games Championship Subdivision at nose tackle. The Salukis practiced playoffs for the first time in press coverage several times during since 2009 after coming spring ball, and may play more aggresclose the last two years. sively at the line of scrimmage this fall. The Salukis won three of Kicker Thomas Kinney, a first team their last four games to finpreseason All-American by The Sports ish 7-5 last year, but likely Network along with Pruitt, also returns, cost themselves a playoff although SIU will have a new punter in berth with a 37-27 home loss to Misredshirt freshman Nick Neidig. Kinney souri State with backup quarterback made 18 field goals last year, one off Ryan West under center. the single-season school record set by Last season’s starting quarterback Kyle Dougherty in 2009. Kory Faulkner — who is currently tryLennon will also handle defensive ing to make the San Francisco 49ers roster — led the Missouri Valley Football coordinator duties this year after longtime assistant Kyle “Bubba” Schweigert Conference in passing (221.9 yards per left to be the head coach at North game) and threw for 18 touchdowns Dakota. Lennon said he’s wanted to do and four interceptions. Faulkner broke the double-duty for a while and will now the index finger in his throwing hand and missed part of four games, includ- get more face time with the defense. Offensive line coach Bill O’Boyle will ing the loss to Missouri State, before also serve as the offensive coordinator returning in the season finale against this year, with the help of quarterbacks Indiana State. coach/passing game coordinator Nick Even with a lot of turnover within Hill, a former Saluki signal-caller who the coaching staff and at quarterback, played a few years in the AFL. Hill led the Salukis feel like they can make SIU to a road win at Indiana in 2006 a run at the Valley Football title and which was the first win ever by a Valley the postseason with 16 starters back. Football team over a Big 10 team. SIU coach Dale Lennon didn’t name The Salukis have four more new assisa starting quarterback after spring tant coaches, including former Western ball, but will likely be picking between Kentucky head coach David Elson, who West and Eastern Michigan transfer is leading SIU’s secondary and serving Mark Iannotti. as the recruiting coordinator. One of SIU’s biggest concerns headThe secondary was one of SIU’s biging into the opener against NAIA Taylor gest eyesores last year, as opponents University on Aug. 28 will be how threw for 21 touchdowns and an averlong it takes for either a starter to be named and/or how long it takes for him age of 239.6 yards per game. Big days by Illinois (464 passing yards) and to get comfortable with the offense. The Salukis return two Football Bowl Eastern Illinois (622 passing yards) made the stats a bit deceiving, but, for Subdivision transfers at running back, Malcolm Agnew from Oregon State and the year, opponents averaged as much per play (5.3 yards) as SIU’s offense. Ken Malcome from Georgia, two-time SIU’s defense, which has always been All-American tight end MyCole Pruitt best under Lennon when it forces turnand three starting offensive linemen. overs, forced only one more turnover Jamarcus Robinson and Jake Notario both started five games at right guard, (18) than the Salukis had on offense (17). Lennon being the defensive coorand could be considered a fourth dinator may change the enthusiasm of starter back up front. that unit. SIU plans on throwing downfield a SIU will play six home games at bit more than last season but will still
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Saluki Stadium during the regular season. Students get in free with a valid student ID. The Salukis open conference play at home against Western Illinois on Sept. 27. As for volleyball, coach Justin Ingram inked a three-year contract extension earlier this year and hopes to build on a 2013 campaign that ended in the Missouri Valley Conference tournament championship game. The Salukis set several firsts in Ingram’s second season as coach, including the first win over Northern Iowa since 1993, the first victory at Missouri State in 15 years and the end of a 23-match losing streak to Wichita State. To try to get a few more firsts, SIU and Ingram have agreed on a three-year contract extension that will take him through the 2017 season. SIU achieved its first 20-win season in 10 years in Ingram’s first season, when the Salukis finished 21-9 overall and 11-7 in the Valley. Last year SIU went 9-3 at home, 20-12 overall, and matched the program’s high with 13 MVC victories. The back-to-back 20-win seasons were the first since 1984-85. SIU’s win over Northern Iowa on Oct. 12 at Davies Gym snapped a 40-match losing streak to the Panthers that went back to 1993. The Salukis’ win at Cedar Falls, Iowa, later gave them their first win there since 1985 and was the first regular-season sweep of UNI in school history. Setter Hannah Kaminsky won the MVC freshman of the year award, and Taylor Pippen and Jessica Whitehead were first team all-conference picks. Kaminsky and setter Meg Viggars both made the MVC All-Freshman Team. SIU will return 12 of 15 players from last season, including at least three starters. Ingram signed three players for 2014, all high school seniors, last November and is expected to announce three more today. Even though this fall’s club will be young, with nine sophomores and only two seniors, he expects a conference contender. todd.hefferman@thesouthern.com 618-351-5087/On Twitter: @THefferman
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SIU’s MyCole Pruitt runs downfield as Charleston’s Ricky Steele tries to drag him down during the Salukis’ 31-10 win over the the Golden Eagles at Saluki Stadium in September 2013.
2014 SIU
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE (DATE, OPPONENT, SITE, HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS) Thurs., Aug. 28 TAYLOR Carbondale Sat., Sept. 6 At Eastern Illinois Charleston Sat., Sept. 13 SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE Carbondale Sat., Sept. 20 At Purdue West Lafayette, Ind. Sat., Sept. 27 *WESTERN ILLINOIS Carbondale Sat., Oct. 4 *SOUTH DAKOTA Carbondale Sat., Oct. 11 *At North Dakota State Fargo, N.D. Sat., Oct. 18 *At Youngstown State Youngstown, Ohio Sat., Oct. 25 *INDIANA STATE Carbondale Sat., Nov. 8 *At Missouri State Springfield, Mo. Sat., Nov. 15 *NORTHERN IOWA Carbondale Sat., Nov. 22 *At Illinois State Normal * MVFC GAME
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SALUKI EXPRESS he bus route system is the most popular route of transportation for students. Free for students upon showing SIUC I.D. Regular one-way admission is $1 per ride. Spouses and children of SIUC students can purchase a semester pass for a discounted price of $40 per semester, $47 for CESL students. Community members can purchase a semester pass for $50. The Saluki Express runs seven days a week and goes to University Mall and throughout the downtown Carbondale area. It runs until 11:18 p.m. every day except Friday and Saturday, when it runs until 12:18 a.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, Saluki Express runs a late-night route, which runs until 2:30 a.m. Shuttles busses run from SIU arena parking area all around campus and near the campus residential areas. Bus schedules can be found at the I.D. office on the second floor of the Student Center, on busses, at University Mall and other businesses throughout the Carbondale area. For more information about Saluki Express operations, call 618-453-5749. JACKSON COUNTY MASS TRANSIT It provides transportation throughout Jackson County, including all of Carbondale and Murphysboro. Students from 16 years old through college age ride one way for a discounted rate of $2.50. Regular fare is $3 for adults, $1 for children ages 6 to 15 and free for children 5 and younger. Personal attendants of disabled patrons can ride free as well. Rides should be requested at least 24 hours in advance. People can book same-day rides only if room is available. Cost for same-day services is The Southern Illinoisan
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The Saluki Express helps students get across campus and around Carbondale. Several buses run the route every day, taking riders to places like Wal-Mart and other businesses in town.
$1 more than normal rates. High gas prices have increased ridership and space fills up fast, so try to plan ahead. People with medical conditions may be eligible for a subscription service. Jackson County Mass Transit Service works these people into the daily schedule, meaning there is no need to request a ride every day. For more information or to request a ride with Jackson County Mass Transit, call 618-549-0304 in Carbondale or Murphysboro or 1-866-884-RIDE (7433) from outside of the area.
CAMPUS TRANSIT/ACCESSIBLE VAN TRANSPORT Students with long- or short-term disabilities have options available to get to and from campus. Campus transit services offer rides to students who have become injured or sustained some form of disability that prevents them from getting to class. To qualify for the free ride, students should get their green ticket from health services. Rides are available from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students with disabilities, those who have approval through disability
HOME BUSES Two Greyhound buses depart daily at the bus stop at 905 E. Main St. in Carbondale. The buses, one leaving at 10:10 a.m. and the other at 11:25 a.m., are non-stop to St. Louis — taking just under two hours to arrive. Tickets can be purchased by calling the ticket office at 800-231-2222. PLANES Williamson County Regional Airport offers daily flights to St. Louis from Marion. Ticket price can vary, depending on when a ticket is booked. A round-trip ticket booked 30 days in advance will cost about $147.50. The airport discontinued service to Chicago in November 2007. Tickets may be purchased at www. capeair.net, by calling 800-554-5111, or at Williamson County Regional Airport’s ticket counter. The airport is located on Illinois 13 between Herrin and Marion.
student services, can use the Accessible Van Transport service, which is free. The service runs from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Both services provide transportation from off-campus locations to campus and from campus to off-campus locations, but not between classes. Riders can call five to 10 minutes prior to pick-up. All rides are free of charge. For more information or for services, call Campus Transit at 618-453-2212.
TRAINS Amtrak service offers three train routes for people headed to Chicago or New Orleans. The trains make stops in various cities, such as Champaign-Urbana and Memphis, along the way. The trains leave at different times throughout the day, with a night car option leaving once per day. Tickets can be booked by calling 800-USA-RAIL or visiting www.amtrak.com.
NIGHT SAFETY TRANSIT SERVICE This service provides free and safe transportation to get students on and off campus. The rides are available Sunday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. (7 p.m. to 12 a.m. during daylight saving time). Calls will not be taken after 11:45 p.m. The service takes students from on-campus locations to off-campus residences and vice versa for study and campus-related activities. For more information, call 618-4532212.
BART BART is the answer for people who need to make a connection to St. Louis. The company’s mission is to provide safe, dependable, comfortable and pleasant transportation to and from Lambert International Airport in St. Louis at a reasonable cost. Pickups are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, but an additional charge is added for pickups after 11 p.m. Pickup can be arranged on campus. Service is by reservation only. Reservations must be made three days in advance by calling 800-284-2278 or online at www.BartShuttle.com. WELCOME TO SIU August 2014 Page 27
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• Finish Line • GameStop • Gloria Jean’s Coffees • GNC • Green Life • Hibbett Sports • International Fashions • Hot Topic • Journeys • Justice • Kay Jewelers • Kidz Play Zone • Kirlin’s Hallmark Shop
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