Illinois

The Fragile Fauna of Illinois Caves, by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources- There is an awesome photo of an unknown cave. But the information about Illinois caves is long and interesting. On the far right side of the page, find information for their State Parks and recreation. There is also a map to show the areas of the state that have caves.

Illinois Caverns is the name given for their caves. It was known for a time as Mammoth Cave of Illinois. The owners installed electricity in about 1947 but after continued failure to not turn a profit, it was sold to the State of Illinois in 1985. The cave is located on a 9.25 acre tract of land and has been called Burksville Cave, Egyptian Cave and Eckert Cave. Lots of history and no photos. The Wikipedia page has a photo and lots of history as well. The site Great River Road has history/text and one photo looking down the stair case into the cave. On the left side of the page are the counties of interest and area attractions. A Flickr photo.

Cave-in-Rock, the Wikipedia page, has been know since 1739 when it was called "caverme dans Le Rock" but there is a lot of history given. There is one photo of the entrance.

Illinois State Geological Survey has information and photos for both the Cave-in-Rock and the Illinois Caves. There is even a map to show locations.

Burrows Cave in Southern Illinois at Olney along a branch of the Little Wabash River. Not discovered until 1982, there is disbelief over the artifacts discovered within. No mention of any improvements, the size or formations found. Odd text and history, no photos at all.

"Cave Near Chicago Full of Ancient Wonders" This is from an article on Live Science and mentions no name of the cave, only that it was a newly discovered cave in Illinois. Interesting reading and one photo.

The Sand Cave in Shawnee National Forest The cave is deep in the forest down a long hiking trail. Find photos.

A Showcaves page for Shawnee Cave Amphitheatre, (aka Salt Petre Cave Park- Salt Petre Cave- Shawnee Saltpeter Cave and Shawnee Saltpetre Cave Theater) Gives only info for the park and theatre, a mention of a waterfall and nothing about a cave except that it was mined for salt peter.

Great Lakes of Illinois, the Wikipedia page with so much interesting info. and Lakes of Illinois, the Wikipedia page the Wikipedia page of rivers.

Little Grand Canyon is a National Natural Landmark CLICK HERE for a listing of the National Natural Landmarks. Some are Wikipedia and there is not much info.

About the State of Illinois, some beautiful photos of the state historical buildings. And a tiny bit of info on caves.

Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Matthiessen State Park. There is a stream that flows through the park and I found it by following a report of the stream and a cave but this page does not mention any cave at all. (This is the Wikipedia page and I see a waterfall and a cave beside it.) Starved Rock State Park is close by. Natural Resources and state parks.

Rock City Cave in Valmeyer, Illinois is being used as a business complex. Just a few mentions, no history, no photos.

Waterfalls - MichelesWorld and Enjoy Illinois for some waterfalls and some beautiful sights. Webshots gallery has some nice photos.

Natural Bridge - Pomona Natural Bridge is an adult waterfall natural bridge with a span of 75 feet, located in Shawnee National Forest north of the town of Pomona, Illinois.