Robert Robbins

Reporter/Photographer

LEFT: Packaging of THC-infused edibles sold at the Carbondale cannabis dispensary. RIGHT: Common candies sold in stores all across the country. 

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The Lodge at Giant City Park, built in 1934-1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) enlisted unmarried and unemployed young men to help …

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A potted plant sits by a window, soaking in the sunshine at the Lodge. 

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Giant City State Park is known for its rock climbing. 

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An artificial stream bed runs through Giant City State Park. You are looking down ten plus feet to the creek bed of jagged rocks. 

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One of several shelters at Giant City. This one has two fireplaces and several picnic tables, and a grill. 

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A stone walkway leading up to the Lodge at Giant City. The sandstone work done by the CCC was deemed favorable by local professional rock masons. 

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