The area surrounding the Kaskaskia River Project is rich in natural and cultural resources. To learn more about one of these sites please check out the following links to plan a day in southern Illinois.
ILLINOIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION AGENCY
- Fort de Chartres
- Fort Kaskaskia
- Pierre Menard
- Kaskaskia Bell Memorial
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
- Randolph County State Recreation Area
- Kaskaskia River-State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Fults Hill Prairie-Kidd Lake Marsh State Natural Area
- Illinois Caverns
- Peabody River King State Fish and Wildlife Area
- Pyramid State Recreation Area
- Lake Murphysboro
- Piney Creek Ravine State Natural Area
- World Shooting and Recreation Complex
TOWNS
Nearby accommodations to the area are available in Chester, Red Bud, Sparta, Waterloo, and Ste. Genevieve, MO.