Cedar Lake
Cedar Creek Rd., Carbondale, IL 62901
Canoeing & Kayaking
Cedar Lake is a 1,750-acre reservoir in southern Illinois, created by the damming of Cedar Creek, a tributary of the Big Muddy River, in 1974. The lake is located in Jackson County, southwest of Carbondale, Illinois.
Located in the Shawnee National Forest, this 1,750 acre lake has 40 miles of shoreline, a maximum depth of 60 feet, and 10hp limit on boat motors.
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Southern Illinois University Homecoming - "Saluki Spooktacular"
Oct 20 – Oct 26 @ 2PM
Join us for a week of fun and excitement as we paint the town maroon with our Saluki strong pride.
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Carbondale Lights Fantastic Parade
Dec 06 @ 6PM
Celebrate the Holiday season with an after-dark parade featuring hundreds of thousands of lights.
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Women's Health Naturally! Expo and Workshops
Civic Center • Mar 28 @ 9AM
Natural healthcare practitioners and providers together in a loving environment where they can meet with, and help educate women on how to naturally care for themselves…
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