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lived there during the Late Woodland Period t600-900 ADJ. It is thought to have been used for ceremonial pur- poses or as defense fortifications. The main attraction for many stu- dents at Giant City is the massive rock formations that supply a peace- ful atmosphere for those who wish to climb high to think or study, or just be with friends. tt1 like the rocks? Mark Steiren, 21, a civil engineering major, said. ttYou can stick with your own group more easily? Besides its precipitous bluffs, Giant City possesses a wealth of plant and animal life, and an abundance of large trees which shade the park and add color to the area. ttIt,s nice out there in the fall? Steiren commented. ttThe colors of the changing leaves out there are fantas- tic. Giant City also has camping, fish- ing, and picnicking facilities, and even a 1,800-foot grass airstrip for those visitors who wish to fly-in and per- haps stay in the rustic lodge at the southernmost tip of the park. While Steiren enjoys the tranquil beauty of Giant City, Kurt Kennard, 23, an aviation technology major, appreciates the waterfalls of Kin- kaid Lakeis spillway. Located just west of Murphysboro, Kinkaid Lake is a 2,750-acre lake created as a reservoir, but With recre- ational uses in mind. Although boat- ing, fishing, camping, and swimming are favorite pastimes of many who visit the lake, there are others, like Kennard, who sit and enjoy the some- times torrential, sometimes trickling waters of the spillway. The force of water depends on the amount of rainfall the area has received. During rainy spring and summer months, the surging water re- sembles that of the cascading water- fall that Kennard mentioned, but the onslaught slows down to an innocent trickle during the drier, autumn months. Kennard says that he likes the sound of the rushing water because it enables him to close out the rest of the world for a while and is also very relaxing. uWhen school gets to be really stressful, you can go out there and just sit and relax and not think about anything, just let the water flowf Kennard commented.
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A walk in the lush green forest of Southern Illinois provides an excellent opportunity to appreciate nature and its unexpected surprises-such as a rainbow. Crab Orchard Lake, like Kinkaid Lake, is man-made and has a spill- way. Unfortunately, the spillway has been fenced off from public usage because of a reportedly high accident rate over the past few years. The lake part of Crab Orchard Na- tional Wildlife Refuge provides a win- tering place for geese and ducks that migrate from Canada to the southern United States. About 90,000 Canada geese use the refuge every year where they are protected from hunters. The refuge offers 42,970 acres of land that can be used for camping and picnicking. Boating and water skiing enthusiasts are accommodated by 15 boat ramps and four marinas which provide year-round boat stor- age. Since Crab Orchard Lake is located about only seven miles from the SIU- C campus, it is easily accessible to many students without cars. tiltis an easy bike ride to get out therefi Kathy Euker, 20, a dental hygiene major, said. Euker said she most appreciates the area in the fall and remembers one autumn evening in particular when she and three other close friends savored a full moon and the clear, crispness of the season. Giant City, Kinkaid Lake, and Crab Orchard Refuge appeal to the students for much the same reasons. Each provides a place to relax or be rowdy, be alone or be with friends, and enjoy the rolling hills, sprawling lakes, and lush forests that embody Southern Illinois. Students at SIU-C might learn from textbooks and lectures, but they also have the opportunity to learn about wildlife and the great outdoors from first hand experience. Incorporating these two values, school work and the appreciation of the surroundings, is a goal many people try to achieve during their stay at SIU-C. 28
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