River-to-river trail proposed
as part of transcontinental hike
August 9, 1979

Mishio Foot Trail of Illinois
The Hikers are Coming
January 15 - 31, 1981

River-to-river hiking trail
to open amid some grumbling
January 1981
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Mishio Foot Trail of Illinois
Thursday, January 22, 1981 - Hardin County Independent
(provided by Bruce Ohlson)




River-to-river trail proposed as part of transcontinental hike
August 9, 1979 - Southern Illinoisan


Article above provided by
Historical news articles about the River to River Trail - (bottom of page)
Photo Credit: Jonathan Voelz


River-to-river hiking trail to open amid some grumbling
(provided by Tim Geoghegan)



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The Mishio Trail
eventually evolved into
The River to River Trail


On Saturday morning August 13, 2022,
the River to River Trail Society held a dedication of the monument to its founder John O'Dell:
John O'Dell Monument Dedicated - The River to River Trail
August 13, 2022

(photos provided by the River to River Trail Society)



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