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Lake Murphysboro State Park

52 Cinder Hill Dr., Murphysboro, IL 62966

Bird & Eagle Watching

Beautiful rolling hills and woods surround star-shaped Lake Murphysboro and provide a wonderful backdrop for boating, fishing, picnicking, camping and hiking.

Located in Jackson County about 1 mile west of Murphysboro off Route 149, the 1,022-acre state park is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors.

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Christmas Stroll - Murphysboro

Dec 13 @ 10AM

The John A Logan museum invites you to explore the neighborhood this holiday season.

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