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Welcome to our new site, among other things this website will serve as a web-gallery showcasing works by Southern Illinois Artists. We offer free web pages for any artist, and invite them to sell in our online store. If you are interested in including your art, photos, stories, or other material please contact us to get started.

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Makanda Boardwalk PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jillian Miller   
   

Visit Makanda's Spring Fest the first weekend in May for music, dance, arts and crafts, and food!
The Makanda Boardwalk in Makanda, IL, is easily accessed using IL Route 51. Turn at the smily face water tower onto Makanda Road—left if you are heading south from Carbondale; right if you are heading north from Anna. Please use caution, as this area is prone to steep hills and sharp turns, as well as many bicyclers during the summer months.
The historic Makanda Boardwalk is home to the Makanda Trading Company, Visions Art Gallery, and The Smelly Hippie, among other unique shops. Grab a refreshing ice cream cone or satisfying sandwich from Makanda Java after your invigorating hike in Giant City.
 
Giant City State Park PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jillian Miller   

Southern Illinois University students, patrons of the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, local residents, and outdoor enthusists, alike, are encouraged to visit Giant City State Park.  Located in Makanda, IL, Giant City is just 7 miles south of Carbondale.  The State Park is easily accessible using either Giant City Road or Route 51 South from Carbondale. 
  

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Mary Lou's Grill PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jillian Miller   
Mary Lou's



Remarkably, Mary Lou's Grill, at 114 S. Illinois Avenue in Carbondale, IL, has served hungry Southern Illinoisans and SIUC students since 1962. Visit the Eating section for information about our favorite Southern Illinois restaurants, including more about the extremely popular Mary Lou’s Grill.
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Ferne Clyffe PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jillian Miller   

Fern Clyffe State Park is one of our favorite destinations here in Southern Illinois. Located near Interstates 57 and 24, just outside of Goreville, IL, Fern Clyffe is a spectacular sight in any season! For detailed information about Fern Clyffe, see the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.


        
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Want a FREE webpage about yourself? Want to sell on MakandaPanda.com? Register an account, and submit an article about you and your medium.  It's pretty easy and we will help you clean it up.  We will get you on the site as soon as possible.