Giant City Sate Park, Carbondale, Ill Saturday June 18-19

 I spent only one night at the Giant City State Park.  I was surprised by how close it was to Carbondale.  I had never camped there before.  The other surprising thing I discovered is the lodge.  They served the best chicken I think I have ever eaten.  It was very juicy.  I didn't find the cliffs I knew as a youth.  However the campground was very nice with a shower.  It was also very inexpensive.  They also had cabins with a pool.  There was a water tower for climbing.  









lodge pictures: Jerry Sloan from McCleansboro

Rush Limbaugh from Cape Cirardeau


CCC worker memorial

lodge courtyard


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