Jen Hoelzle’s Grape Stories: #1
The only thing better than the wines of Illinois are the people who make it. These are people who had a dream and saw it through. They plant, pick, and pour all year round in every corner of this state. …
Wine and Other Wonders at Walker’s Bluff
Cruise the scenic, winding country roads just outside Carbondale and you’ll discover Walker’s Bluff, a fairytale-like venue geared toward wine lovers, foodies and music fans alike. The story of how Walker’s Bluff came to be reads something like a fairytale, …
Soar through the sky on Illinois’ new Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour
Imagine yourself soaring high above a lush forest with the warm sun beaming down on your face and the wind whipping at your feet. You’re hopping from zip line to zip line, racing through the sky as breathtaking views flash …
Cahokia Mounds: North America’s first city
Let me start out by saying that if you’re not interested in history, I’m the wrong Mile Marker to read. No, I take that back. You should read me. I’d love to change your mind. I began my Mile Marker …
Step into a movie set at Illinois’ Americana Hollywood Museum
Imagine seeing Marilyn Monroe’s beauty supplies, costumes worn by Angelina Jolie and Elvis Presley’s guitars all in one place. The truly unique Americana Hollywood Museum, in Metropolis, is home to thousands of examples of kitschy memorabilia from past and present …