Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour - Illinois' most scenic zipline adventure
For your chance at this experience visit shawneezip.com, then click on Book a Tour!
Spring is here at Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour in Makanda, Illinois. Come visit the Shawnee National Forest through the canopy! The leaves are filling out nicely and the flowers are blooming.
635 Robinson Hill Road, Makanda, Illinois 62958, Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour zipline #3
Check out the progress of the build at Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour, located in the picturesque Shawnee National Forest. Be ready to soar in April 2013!
Illinois Adventure #1808 Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour
Illinois’ first entirely tree-based, eco-friendly zip line canopy tour, located on 83 wooded acres surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest. Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour consists of eight zip lines, the longest stretching more than 1,100 feet, which will zig-zag across the property’s bluffs and through the valley. The tour also includes 11 platforms high in the trees, three aerial suspension bridges, the longest stretching 180 feet, and two short ground hikes.A canopy tour is an exciting way to experience the flora, fauna, geology and history of the outdoors by safely traversing an established route of ziplines and aerial bridges between platforms built in the trees, and they are just plain FUN!
A canopy tour’s purposeful utilization of the natural terrain coupled with an intentional low environmental impact delivers an adrenaline-filled adventure and educational experience!
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Zip Lining at Shawnee Bluffs (GoPro Shoot)
My family recently celebrated our son's 14th birthday with a trip to Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour in Makanda, IL. The tour guide Marc and I used GoPro cameras to document the trip. Go to shawneezip.com for more details.
Illinois Adventure #1901 Promo
On this episode of Illinois Adventure we'll fly across the tree tops of the Shawnee National Forest on a zip line with Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour in Makanda. Learn about some of the people who are legends of the mother road and take a trip back to the 1940's at the Route 66 Hall of Fame in Pontiac. Tour the Livingston County War Museum in Pontiac, dedicated to those who served. Wander a garden where each turn exposes new beauty at the Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford. Plus who are and what are the walldogs at the Walldog Mural Museum in Pontiac. All this on Illinois Adventure.
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Grafton Zipline Adventures - IL
Family Trip to Illinois the weekend after the 4th of July 2013.
Makanda, Illinois: A spot of totality
Makanda, Illinois is in the path of totality for the Great American Eclipse. Rene Knott paid a visit to hear how they're preparing.
Dave of Makanda
Short documentary on a store owner in the small town of Makanda Illinois.
Living in Makanda Illinois
Enjoy the wonderful scenery of Makanda Illinois
WATER TOWER - GIANT CITY STATE PARK Makanda IL HD
GoPro HD Video WATER TOWER - OBSERVATION DECK
GIANT CITY STATE PARK Makanda IL 62958
Wednesday, August 09, 2017
MUSIC
Savfk - Music
Audio Library - Free Music
United We Stand by Savfk
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CAMERA OPERATOR - MARC EVANS
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Navigation - Tom Tom GO 600
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278 Popar Camp Rd, Makanda, IL
Rare opportunity to own a private country estate only minutes from Carbondale. Three bedroom, two bath, well appointed home, full of windows and skylights to enjoy the nature that surrounds you. Ten rolling acres of woods and fields next to public land and an easy walk to Cedar Lake. Additional acreage may be available. Nothing else like it in this price range!! For a showing call (618) 559-1790. $279,000
SOLD 58 Cross Creek Rd Makanda IL mls 318207 video by Chris Sisulak .mp4
Makanda: Scenic and Private Southwestern Style Executive Cabin with 9.9 acres, abundant wildlife, and a lake. Come in on beautiful driveway to a lodge type setting. Concrete circle drive with a drive through 4 car carport at the main double door entrance. The doors open to 15 foot ceiling and an impressive stone gas fireplace with Andersen Windows and Gilding doors that look over the lake and poplar lined and window filled sunroom. Large master suite with sitting area and fireplace, master bath with glass shower and soaking tub with view of the lakes. Library has poplar wood and gliding door with access to deck and is perfect for naps. Kitchen has great counter space with hickory cabinets, a large bar, and hand painted tile back ground of a Diego Rivera. Dining and breakfast areas have windows and gilding doors and a fireplace. Pantry room has cabinets, shelving, sink and washer and dryer hook ups. Underground utilites: phone, 4 water line was brought in, and electric. House has more acreage options. Set in part of the Shawnee National Forest and around the corner from golf, wine trail, lakes, orchards, SIU and Giant City Park. See feature listed below. Call for floor plan rendering. $435,027 MLS# 318207. Century 21 House of Realty Chris Sisulak 618.925.3980 csisulak@aol.com.
MAIN FEATURES
OVERSIZED MASTER BEDROOM
OVERSIZED MASTER CLOSET
3 GAS FIREPLACES
2 ZONED FURNACES
9 FOOT CEILINGS THRU OUT
15 CEILING IN GREAT ROOM
STONE FIREPLACE IN GREAT ROOM
CUSTOM POPLAR WOOD TRIM THROUGH OUT
37 CASEMENT ANDERSEN WINDOWS AND PATIO DOORS
SUN ROOM LOOKS OVER THE LAKES
2 ½ CAR DETACHED GARAGE
WOOD DECKS FACING LAKE
SOAKING TUB / GLASS SHOWER
CEILING FANS (SPEED CONTROL)
HANDICAP FRIENDLY
DRIVE THROUGH CARPORT AT ENTRY
CONCRETE CIRCLE DRIVE
SITE FEATURES
LAKE FRONT AND LAKE VIEW
EASTERN AND WESTERN EXPOSURES
APPROX 10 ACRES
LAKE WITH SPILLWAY
TREES HAVE ALL THE LOWER BRANCHES REMOVED TO MAXIMIZE VIEWS
KITCHEN FEATURES
MERRILAT HICKORY CABINETS 42 WALL CABINETS
PULL OUT TRAYS IN BASE CABINETS
TILE ACCENTS
CUSTOM TILE BEHIND RANGE COPY OF DIEGO RIVERA PAINTING
STAINLESS STEEL REFRIGERATOR
FLAT SURFACE COOKTOP RANGE
2 GARBAGE DISPOSALS
2 SINKS
LIGHTED SHELVING
CUSTOM TILE BORDER
TILED STOVE BACKGROUND
DISHWASHER
SUNROOM
DOUBLE HUNG REMVOABLE SASH WINDOWS
LIGHT WEIGHT POURED CONCRETE FLOOR UNDER CARPET
POPLAR WOOD PANELED WALLS
VIEW OF LAKES
GREAT ROOM
STONE FIREPLACE IN GREAT ROOM
15 CEILING IN GREAT ROOM
CEILING FAN
FEATURE WINDOW OVER DOULBLE ENTRY DOOR
2 -- 8 FOOT ANDERSEN GLIDING DOORS
CANNED LIGHTING
ANTLER CHANDELIER AT ENTRY
LIBRARY
BUILT IN SHELVING POPLAR TRIM - OUT OF LOCAL POPLAR
ANDERSEN PATIO DOOR WITH DECK ACCESS AND VIEW OF LAKE
MASTER SUITE
TILED FLOOR AND SURROUND AROUND TUB
SOAKING TUB
GLASS WALLED SHOWER
ANDERSEN WINDOW COMBO FOR GREAT VIEWS OF THE LAKES
TALL DUAL SINKS
GAS FIREPLACE
PATIO DOOR ACCESS TO DECK AND WINDOWS FOR MAXIMUM VIEW OF THE LAKES AND OUTDOORS
SITTING AREA
CUSTOM LIGHT LOCATIONS FOR READING
LARGE WALK IN CLOSET
WALK IN HAS WINDOW FOR LIGHT AND AIR FLOW
APPROX 27 X 28 INCLUDING ALL ROOMS
CEILING FAN
BREAKFAST/DINING AREAS
BREAKFAST AREA HAS A GAS FIREPLACE
PATIO DOORS WITH VERTICAL BLINDS AND DECK ACCESS
DINING HAS 5 X 9 FT CASEMENT WINDOW COMBO
STAINED GLASS FIXTURES
BATH FEATURES
GUEST BATHROOMS HAVE SHOWERS
MASTER BATHROOM SOAKING TUB AND GLASS SHOWER
MASTER BATH HAS TALL DUAL SINKS
MASTER BATH HAS COMBINATION WINDOWS LOOKING OUT TO LAKES
6x4 FT SHOWER IN MASTER BATH
CERAMIC TILED MASTER BATH
TALL BATH VANITIES (MASTER AND GUEST BATH)
DOUBLE SINK IN MASTER BATH
PANTRY/LAUNDRY
HICKORY CABINETS
BUILT- IN SHELVING
WASHER AND DRYER HOOK UPS
AWNING WINDOWS FOR LIGHT AND AIR
LAUNDRY SINK
ENERGY FEATURES
BLOWN INSULATED CEILING -- R36
LIGHT COLORED SHINGLES (DEFLECTS MORE HEAT) 30 YR
ANDERSEN WINDOWS 20/10 NON-PRORATED WARRANTY
6 INSULATED WALLS R-23
INSULATED GARAGE DOOR
2 ZONED FORCED AIR GAS FURNACES
ADDITIONAL STANDARD FEATURES
6 INCH COMMERCIAL GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS IN BACK
3 OUTDOOR WATER FAUCETS ONE IN FRONT AND TWO IN BACK
LEADED GLASS FIBERGLASS ENTRY DOUBLE DOORS WITH SIDELIGHTS
BRICK / STONE COLUMNS AND PARTIAL SIDING
4 FOOT OVERHANG AROUND THE HOUSE
EXTRA EXTERIOR ENTRY LIGHTS
CUSTOM ARCHED 2 PANEL INTERIOR DOORS
ALL INTERIOR DOORS 36 INCHES
LEVER HANDLES ON HINGED INTERIOR DOORS (SCHLAGE ARTISAN SERIES)
SENIOR FRIENDLY LIGHT SWITCHES
ELECTRIC SERVICE 400 AMPS: 2-200 AMPS BOXES, ONE AT EACH SIDE OF THE HOME. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
HIGH SPEED INTERNET AVAILABLE BY FRONTIER
5/8 FIRERATED DRYWALL
POPLAR TRIM AND BOARDS FROM LOCAL POPLAR TREES
The Ride into Makanda, IL
Longboarding on the way into Makanda, IL from Highway 51 (Starting at the down-hill sign). At the beginning of the video there are a couple of deer in the frame (it is hard to see them). The fastest speed I reached was somewhere around 40-45 mph.
I do NOT recommend doing this. I had a spotter.
The featured song is Open Wound by Odesza.
Zip Line Through The Trees
On assignment for WTVP, we head to Southern Illinois to do a segment for our statewide travelogue Illinois Adventure. We were in search of Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tours, a new, tree-based zip-line course. The actual segment will have all the information about the facility, such as operational times, etc. This is just a brief video of the highlight footage from that segment.
An Autumn ride in Shawnee National Forest
Where Tommy & I ran away to in 1973. Take a ride with us
Ann & John Zipline in Alton at the 2015 Illinois HOG Rally
Grafton Ziplines
Southern Illinois Sucess: The Winery of Walker's Bluff
CARTERVILLE - The wine industry in Illinois has seen an explosive growth over the past decade, with the number of wineries increasing from around 10, to now over 100 across the state.
But there is no argument, that one of the most impressive of wineries in any state, is Walker's Bluff. In this visit to the winery, we see what is so impressive to visitors, and learn how the plans are to make this a destination location, resort and conference center for visitors and businesses.
But after millions of dollars already invested, and its fame growing, Walker's Bluff future success, and ability to add greatly to the Southern Illinos economy, with hotels, water park, conference center, and SPA, may hinge on whether the state grants it a gaming license, which many business meeting planners say is critical to consitently attract conferences.
Experience The Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
Visit ShawneeWineTrail.com
Shawnee National Forest Service Trip
My class went on a week-long service trip to clear trails in Southern Illinois.