Shawnee National Forest Waterfalls

Shawnee National Forest Headquarters

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Jun 6, 2024
Me and my wife went. It was awesome if you like viewing the beauty our country has to offer within Ilinois. We visited Garden of the Gods and unfortunately it rained but we got rain suits and still w… Full review by Daydream45672303835
May 22, 2024
The Shawnee National Forest occupies a huge area in Southern Illinois, with many attractions. Check the website for information. Here are some highlights of what we saw: 1. Garden of the Gods - wha… Full review by Cello12345
Dec 10, 2023
I’m hooked on this place! Not at all what I had expected to find in Illinois. Love the hiking, rock formations, and waterfalls. It’s also great for watching the sunset and offers an amazing view of t… Full review by Meander38187221095
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Is Thanksgiving a good time for hiking in Shawnee National Forest? We have a trip planned but now are worried about …
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Is Thanksgiving a good time for hiking in Shawnee National Forest? We have a trip planned but now are worried about the weather there.
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Weather is favorable if not raining. It's in the 50s today and sunny, which made for perfect hiking. I recommend wearing a good pair of comfortable hiking shoes. Hope you enjoy!
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2 questions: 1) where should we stay? There’s two of us. I figured we could get a hotel off the highway, does anyone …
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2 questions: 1) where should we stay? There’s two of us. I figured we could get a hotel off the highway, does anyone have any recommendations? 2) are dogs allowed?
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This time of year most places will be booked. Its rural and not a lot as far as hotels. We stayed in Marion and made day trips to the SNF. Not sure about pets at hotels because they are …
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This time of year most places will be booked. Its rural and not a lot as far as hotels. We stayed in Marion and made day trips to the SNF. Not sure about pets at hotels because they are all different.
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Can I fly a UAS on National Forest System Lands for Fun or Recreation?
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The public can fly UAS on National Forest System lands for fun or recreation if they adhere to the requirements specified in the FAA rules for recreational flyers. Recreational flyers...
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