While vacationing in the Shawnee National Forest in October, we took a drive to Millstone Bluff Archaeological Area near Simpson, […]
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Trigg Observation Tower – Illinois
While staying in the Shawnee National Forest, we visited the Trigg Observation Tower near Simpson, Illinois. The fire tower was […]
Cedar Falls – Illinois
On Good Friday, we took a drive down to Southern Illinois to hike the grounds of Camp Ondessonk. You can […]
Camp Ondessonk – Illinois
Camp Ondessonk is a Catholic church camp located in Southern Illinois on the edge of the Shawnee National Forest. While […]
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge – Illinois
We were staying in the Shawnee National Forest and decided to hike the Rocky Bluff Trail which is part of […]
Heron Pond – Illinois
While staying in Southern Illinois earlier this year, we decided to take a drive to the Cache River State Natural […]
Rocky Bluff Trail – Illinois
I had seen pictures on the Shawnee National Forest group Facebook page about the Rocky Bluff Trail. The Rocky Bluff […]
Holy Boulders – Illinois
Nestled deep in the Shawnee National Forest is a hidden gem called Holy Boulders. If you search Google Maps for […]
Garden of the Gods – Illinois
I have been to Garden of the Gods nestled deep in the Shawnee National Forest more times than I can […]
Giant City State Park – Illinois
Giant City State Park is a special place nestled deep in the Shawnee National Forest. I have been here a […]
Ferne Clyffe State Park – Illinois
I love starting out the New Year with a hike! This year, we decided to take a drive to one […]
Alto Pass – Illinois
Alto Pass, Illinois, a small town with a population of only around 400 people, is nestled in the rolling hills […]
Garden of the Gods – Illinois
Garden of the Gods National Recreation Area is one of Illinois’ most unique geological features. Located in the heart of […]
Rim Rock Trail – Illinois
Located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest is the Rim Rock National Recreation Trail. This trail is sometimes […]
Cave-In-Rock State Park – Illinois
Cave-In-Rock is one of Illinois’ most unique geological features. Located on the southeast tip of Illinois, between Evansville, Indiana and […]
Lake Kinkaid Spillway – Illinois
I had been feeling a bit down lately so I needed a road trip and some nature time to help […]
Ferne Clyffe State Park – Illinois
While exploring the Shawnee National Forest a couple years ago, I had stopped at Ferne Clyffe State Park, but I […]
Shawnee National Forest – Illinois
I spent a couple days down in Shawnee National Forest exploring and getting back to nature. It had been almost […]
Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve – Illinois
Nestled among the rolling farm fields of southern Illinois, is a hidden gem. Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve is absolutely […]
Pomona Natural Bridge – Illinois
Near Pomona, Illinois, down a long and dusty road, is a hidden natural bridge. Located not too far from Little […]
Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area – Illinois
Located in the heart of Shawnee National Forest is a hidden gem called Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area. It is […]
Giant City State Park – Illinois
Nestled in the heart of Shawnee National Forest is the ever popular Giant City State Park. The park has several […]
Garden of the Gods – Illinois
Garden of the Gods is one of Illinois best natural wonders. It is located in the heart of the Shawnee […]
Ferne Clyffe State Park – Illinois
While exploring the Shawnee National Forest, we stopped at Ferne Clyffe State Park near Goreville, Illinois. We did not have […]
Little Grand Canyon – Illinois
This is a truly unique hiking experience. The trail is located about 10 minute south of Murphysboro, Illinois. We hiked the […]
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