If you are in Southern Illinois, from Southern Illinois, plan to visit Southern Illinois, or perhaps just fascinated with the region, you will want want to check out some of these local websites and social media forums. There are often great reviews and tips from people who have visited places that you may be heading to experience!
There are also local blogs listed from some area writers and a mix of locally themed social media that the ASOSI crew finds interesting…
A Slice of Southern Illinois
http://www.asliceofsouthernillinois.com
https://www.facebook.com/asliceofSoIL/
History of Little Egypt
https://instagram.com/historyoflittleegypt?igshid=w93xb9nx2iby
–This is an Instagram account with awesome pictures of people and places in Southern Illinois’ histor
Rooted in Foods
https://www.facebook.com/rootedinfoods/
–Niki does a great job of linking her heritage to recipes and life in the Heartland.
Southern Illinois Eats
https://southernillinoiseats.com/
https://www.facebook.com/southernillinoiseats/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/930080257330469/
–You can request to join the Facebook group that has many pictures and wonderful local dining suggestions from group members all over Southern Illinois.
Southern Illinois Nature Lovers Facebook group
Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau
https://www.facebook.com/So.illinois/
The Shawnee National Forest
https://www.facebook.com/groups/114878026653/
–This Facebook group has breathtaking photos of the SNF from area photographers.
The Waterfalls of Southern Illinois
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2006000956183030/
