Bell Smith Springs is one of our favorite places to visit in Shawnee National Forest. With its cascading bluffs, cliff ...

The Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois is a mosaic of towering trees, lush wetlands and commanding rock formations that are the native habitat for a wealth of plants and animals, includin… ...

There are over 100 waterfalls in Shawnee National Forest and the surrounding area, ranging from small cascades right up to impressive multi-story drops. One of the best ways to experience the Shawnee ...

People seem to be drawn to Shawnee National Forest and for those unfamiliar it is easy to see why. Located in Southern Illinois, it is 289,000 acres of magnificent oak-hickory forests, unique ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Carol ...

People seem to be drawn to Shawnee National Forest and for those unfamiliar it is easy to see why. Located in Southern Illinois, it is 289,000 acres of magnificent oak-hickory forests, unique ...

The Shawnee National Forest is working to expand its bicycling opportunities, according to Chad Deaton, recreation program manager.

While a few people are trying to turn Shawnee National Forest into a national park, some people in Southern Illinois think that could be a bad idea. They favor keeping the Shawnee National Forest ...

Pope County, Illinois — Dressed in his trademark blue denim overalls, former coal miner Sam Stearns recently took me to a ...

Covering almost 300,000 acres (or about 1,000 times the size of Ellis Island) and within a half-day drive of more than 30 major U.S. cities, Shawnee National Forest makes Southern Illinois a striking ...

There’s a movement to reclassify one of Illinois’ most famous areas – the Shawnee National Forest. Hear from advocates for a Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve, plus visit with the ...

Christmas tree permits are currently available to purchase online and the permit allows one tree to be cut between November 15 and December 31, 2022.