Native hardwoods along the river bluffs display a wide spectrum of bright colors during the autumn season. Hiking, picnicing, and nature watching are all popular along with enjoying local restaurants. This peaceful scene is part of an interpretive trail on private (Access Illinois Outdoors) property near Kampsville, IL.

Youth hunts for whitetail deer are held every October. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources provides one day of training to youth ages 10 to 15 along with their parent or guardian. Access Illinois locates landowners who allow the use of their property for this special shotgun hunt. This past October, 84 youth harvested 17 antlerless deer.