Abneyville Rock: Where the Big Muddy Tells Its Stories
Southern Illinois has a way of hiding its best places in plain sight. You don’t stumble upon them by accident, you hear about them from someone who says, “Have you ever been down by…?” followed by directions that only make sense once you’re there. Abneyville Rock, rising along the banks of the Big Muddy River in Jackson County, […]
Exploring the “Bottoms” of Jackson County
If you’re drawn to nature, history, and the wild rhythm of rivers, the floodplains and bottomlands, known locally as the bottoms, offer one of Illinois’ most fascinating and often overlooked landscapes. From ancient swamp forests to modern farmland shaped by centuries of river movement, these lowlands tell a story of change, resilience, and quiet natural beauty. […]
