Getting Around The Area
Sightseeing
For wildflowers, beautiful foliage and soothing breezes in the spring...picnicking, camping, hiking, boating and fishing in the summer...appreciating the brilliant hues of autumn's colorful plumage...or ice skating and ice fishing in the brisk, blue winter...Red Hills State Park in Lawrence County welcomes visitors year round.
In southeastern Illinois midway between Olney and Lawrenceville on U.S. 50, Red Hills is a carefully preserved and maintained 967 acres of high wooded hills, deep ravines, captivating meadows and year-round springs. It's the perfect setting for natural relaxation and outdoor activities. The sparkling 40-acre lake is ideal for fishing and boating.
Pause to enjoy the spectacular scenic view from atop Red Hills--the highest point of land between St. Louis and Cincinnati.
A satellite area of the park, the 627-acre Chauncey Marsh Nature Preserve contains the best remaining example of what is called a Wabash Border Marsh Ecosystem, with marshes, dry and wet prairie, lush bottomland forest and thriving riverine communities. During late July and early August beautiful pink and white hibiscus and hairy rose mallow are in bloom.
Red Hills State Park offers hiking trails, equestrian and bike trails, seasonal hunting programs, and shaded picnic areas. The Red Hills campground features more than 100 campsites, with online reservations available at ExploreMoreIL. Veterans' Point is a one-quarter acre parcel of land that is available to local veteran groups to honor ex-servicemen of all wars and to provide a place for their gatherings.
Red Hills State Park
For wildflowers, beautiful foliage and soothing breezes in the spring...picnicking, camping, hiking, boating and fishing in the summer...appreciating the brilliant hues of autumn's colorful plumage...or ice skating and ice fishing in the brisk, blue winter...Red Hills State Park in Lawrence County welcomes visitors year round.
In southeastern Illinois midway between Olney and Lawrenceville on U.S. 50, Red Hills is a carefully preserved and maintained 967 acres of high wooded hills, deep ravines, captivating meadows and year-round springs. It's the perfect setting for natural relaxation and outdoor activities. The sparkling 40-acre lake is ideal for fishing and boating.
Pause to enjoy the spectacular scenic view from atop Red Hills--the highest point of land between St. Louis and Cincinnati.
A satellite area of the park, the 627-acre Chauncey Marsh Nature Preserve contains the best remaining example of what is called a Wabash Border Marsh Ecosystem, with marshes, dry and wet prairie, lush bottomland forest and thriving riverine communities. During late July and early August beautiful pink and white hibiscus and hairy rose mallow are in bloom.
Red Hills State Park offers hiking trails, equestrian and bike trails, seasonal hunting programs, and shaded picnic areas. The Red Hills campground features more than 100 campsites, with online reservations available at ExploreMoreIL. Veterans' Point is a one-quarter acre parcel of land that is available to local veteran groups to honor ex-servicemen of all wars and to provide a place for their gatherings.
City/town information
Welcome to Indiana’s Territorial Past, located in Vincennes and Knox County. Indiana’s First City is the perfect getaway for history enthusiasts.
Boasting George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, a park that features a massive granite memorial which commemorates the conquest of the Old Northwest Territory. It is the largest national monument outside of Washington, D.C. The Memorial is located on the site of the former British Fort Sackville which was captured by Colonel George Rogers Clark and his army of 170 frontiersmen and Frenchmen.
Great Downtown dining options and boutiques.
https://visitvincennes.org/
Vincennes
Welcome to Indiana’s Territorial Past, located in Vincennes and Knox County. Indiana’s First City is the perfect getaway for history enthusiasts.
Boasting George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, a park that features a massive granite memorial which commemorates the conquest of the Old Northwest Territory. It is the largest national monument outside of Washington, D.C. The Memorial is located on the site of the former British Fort Sackville which was captured by Colonel George Rogers Clark and his army of 170 frontiersmen and Frenchmen.
Great Downtown dining options and boutiques.
https://visitvincennes.org/
Home of the White Squirrels
The City of Olney was founded in 1841, and is the seat of Richland County in Southern Illinois. Olney offers a fine school system with an elementary school, middle school, high school, several parochial schools, and a community college.There is an all-weather airport, approximately four miles west of Olney. Olney has several service clubs, civic organizations and fraternal organizations. There are more than twenty-five churches serving the families of the area.
The City of Olney requires boating permits for all watercrafts put into the water at any of the three City-owned lakes; East Fork, Borah and Vernor. The permits can be obtained in Olney at City Hall which is located at 300 S. Whittle Avenue, Lakeside RV Park (5238 N. Silver Road), and The Holiday Motel (1300 S. West Street, 24/7).
https://www.ci.olney.il.us/
Olney
Home of the White Squirrels
The City of Olney was founded in 1841, and is the seat of Richland County in Southern Illinois. Olney offers a fine school system with an elementary school, middle school, high school, several parochial schools, and a community college.There is an all-weather airport, approximately four miles west of Olney. Olney has several service clubs, civic organizations and fraternal organizations. There are more than twenty-five churches serving the families of the area.
The City of Olney requires boating permits for all watercrafts put into the water at any of the three City-owned lakes; East Fork, Borah and Vernor. The permits can be obtained in Olney at City Hall which is located at 300 S. Whittle Avenue, Lakeside RV Park (5238 N. Silver Road), and The Holiday Motel (1300 S. West Street, 24/7).
https://www.ci.olney.il.us/
Food scene
The Port
1170 Adams StreetThe Port is a favorite dinner spot for local residents.
Graze 1885
116 Main Street A local favorite dining spot!
Spa/Wellness
The Mandarin Spa at New Leaf
The Mandarin Spa at New Leaf is a uniquely crafted Spa specializing in Therapeutic Massage, blended with Spa Specialties. We have Spa Packages to pamper you the way you deserve! Choose from our Bed of Roses, Day Away or Grand Day Spa Day, the perfect way to renew and refresh your mind and body.
https://www.newleaffitnessandspa.com/mandarin
New Leaf Fitness and Spa
1215 State StreetThe Mandarin Spa at New Leaf
The Mandarin Spa at New Leaf is a uniquely crafted Spa specializing in Therapeutic Massage, blended with Spa Specialties. We have Spa Packages to pamper you the way you deserve! Choose from our Bed of Roses, Day Away or Grand Day Spa Day, the perfect way to renew and refresh your mind and body.
https://www.newleaffitnessandspa.com/mandarin