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Since 1987 this award-winning series has become a cornerstone of WTVP's local programming. Shot on location throughout the state, ILLINOIS ADVENTURE highlights the many interesting places to visit and things to do just a few hours from home. From fishing on Lake Michigan to searching out tree frogs in the Cache River swamp to visiting long-forgotten towns that are vital parts of Illinois' history.
S17 E08: Observatory, Principia College, Raging Waves, Elsah
Stargaze at an observatory, have fun in a water park, and visit a beautiful village
S17 E07: Dr Rutherford, Ellwood House, Shooting Complex
Explore a doctor’s home, a mansion, and have fun at the World Shooting and Recreation Comp
S17 E06: Wetlands, Telephone Museum, Illinois Railway Museum
Explore the wetlands center, learn the telephone, and visit the Illinois Railway Museum
S17 E05: Lincoln’s Early Years & Heron Pond
Learn about Ann Rutledge, experience wildlife, and explore Lincoln’s early career
S17 E04: Paintball, Historic Autos, Millennium park
Go paintballing, see famous automobiles, and hang out in Millennium Park
S17 E03: John Deere Historic site, Lincoln’s tomb
Visit the John Deere Historic site, Lincoln’s tomb, and see a world record racing plane.
S17 E02: Pioneer Village, Great Rivers Museum, Palisades
Explore a blackberry farm, go fishing, and hike on Native American trails this episode
S17 E01:Lewis & Clark Site, Weber House, Ulysses S. Grant
Tour US Grant’s home, explore with Louis & Clark, learn about the 18th century’s famous
