That’s Shawnee National Forest for you—a sprawling 289,000-acre paradise tucked away in southern Illinois near Herod that somehow remains one of America’s most underrated natural wonders.

Nestled in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest, Makanda, Illinois might be the most delightful town you’ve never heard ...

The primary draws to southern Illinois are the outdoor recreation activities in Shawnee National Forest, including hiking, ...

WOLF LAKE. Ill. — Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone bluff in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, Machaela Sweeney could thank the perfect words she typed into ChatGPT for bringing ...

Machaela Sweeney enjoys the view at the top of Inspiration Point near the Mississippi River in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest. Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone bluff in ...

If you’re planning a road trip through Illinois, you won’t want to miss some of the state’s most unique and quirky ...

Discover an underrated hiking destination that offers a challenging adventure and soul-healing beauty in the heart of the Midwest.

The Shawnee National Forest has announced annual seasonal closures that will be in effect across the forest. The seasonal forest road closure will be in effect starting Dec. 10. A free map is availab ...

HARRISBURG — As winter nears, the Shawnee National Forest has several upcoming annual seasonal closures that will be in effect across the Forest.

HARRISBURG —In recent years bicycling has become very popular in the Shawnee National Forest. “Mountain bike enthusiasts are always on the lookout for great trails and the terrain in southern Illinois ...

The effort by Shawnee Park and Climate Alliance to turn Shawnee National Forest into the Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve sounds promising and is gaining backing.

According to Justin Gibbs with the National Weather Service office in Paducah, Kentucky, the spot that flared up around the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois was likely caused by a ...