Explore Fulton County

02/07/2026

🦅 It’s Eagle Day! 🦅
Come hang out with us TODAY at Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds for Fulton-Mason Eagle Day!

✨ Vendors
🎨 Crafts
🦉 Raptor show
…and lots more!

And bonus excitement: the eagles were ACTIVE in the nests this morning down at Emiquon 👀🪺
Don’t miss your chance to spot them at the Emiquon viewing area!

See you out there!


Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon

01/27/2026

🦅 Experience the Magic of Eagle Day — February 7, 2026!

The Fulton-Mason Eagle Day returns on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM — and it’s packed with exciting, FREE activities for all ages!

Explore the great outdoors with wildlife viewing, hiking, kids’ crafts, and hands-on learning, happening across multiple locations in Fulton and Mason counties.

Therkildsen Field Station at Emiquon
Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds

⭐ A special highlight:
World Bird Sanctuary’s Raptor Awareness Program featuring a LIVE American Bald Eagle at 1 PM and 3 PM at Dickson Mounds Museum.
🎟️ Free tickets are available starting at 9 AM on event day — first come, first served. Seating is limited, and tickets cannot be reserved in advance.

Whether you’re a nature lover, a family looking for a fun day out, or just curious about our local wildlife — this is an event you won’t want to miss!

🔗 Learn more and plan your day:
https://www.uis.edu/emiquon/visit-emiquon

10/01/2025

Me: “I’ll just have a small bag of kettle corn.”
Also me 10 minutes later: entire bag… gone. 🤭🍿

Find your own bag (or three) at the Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive starting this weekend!

08/26/2025

Looking back at this wonderful spotlight on Lewistown from Sam Matheny 25News – proud of this little town!

Featured:
📍 Illinois State Museum-Dickson Mounds
📍 Native Trails Winery

City of Lewistown, Illinois Lewistown Chamber of Commerce

History buffs, nature lovers, and wine connoisseurs might have another option for their next road trip to Lewistown.

08/14/2025

A nice feature from Illinois Farm Bureau on Fulton County this fall!

Discover Illinois history, explore the outdoors, shop local and more with this fun itinerary of things to do in Fulton County this autumn.

10/22/2024

Are you ready for a Spooktacular Halloween Weekend? 🎃👻Here's what is going on in Fulton County for public Halloween Events.

10/22 - Spook Trail at Canton Park District

10/26 - 3rd Annual Running with Ghouls Fun Run with Canton IL YWCA
10/26 - Trick or Treat with Hy-Vee
10/26 - Trunk or Treat at Canton First Church of the Nazarene
10/26 - Trunk or Treat in Jones
10/26 - Terror on Tomahawk Trunk or Treat
10/26 - Official Time-Out Halloween Bash

10/27 - Trunk or Treat at Lakeland Community Church

10/29 - YWCA Spooky Bingo Night

10/31 - Trunk or Treat with First Presbyterian Church
10/31 - Halloween Boo Bash at First Christian Church
10/31 - Merchants Trick Or Treat
10/31 - Trick or Treat at Farmington Village Nursing and Rehab
10/31 - Tunk or Treat at Canton High School
10/31 - Cuba's Annual Trunk or Treat!!

Did we miss your event? Post it in the comments below!

10/10/2024

Sitting here dreaming about the weekend....
TWO more days left of the Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive.

What is your "must have" treat on the drive???

10/06/2024

We seized the opportunity to watch a horseshoe being made at the Rasmussen Blacksmith Shop and learn some local history on Lewistown's local blacksmith shop!

Check it out if you're on the drive today, they are open until 4pm. (Next week too!)

09/29/2024

Join us on Saturday, October 5th for Festi-fall!

We will be celebrating the highly anticipated arrival of fall with nature walks, crafts, entertainment, and other activities. Come enjoy this fun, free, and family-friendly event while you take in the gorgeous landscape and history of Dickson Mounds Museum.

08/27/2024

Favorite place to get coffee in Fulton County?
👇And GO....