by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 6, 2021 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Ultimate Trail Guide Series: Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area is a popular recreation area of the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. It contains over 8-miles of various types of hiking trails and many...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 1, 2021 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Wildcat Bluff Wildcat Bluff is a nestled little gem of the Cache River State Natural Area managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Located in rural Johnson County, Illinois-this amazing place offers hikers views of...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 21, 2021 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Heron Pond Heron Pond Preserve is a special gem of the southern Illinois region. Located in rural Johnson County, Heron Pond provides a look into what the area once looked like before pioneer settlers came in and drained the...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 4, 2021 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Guide to the Wilderness Areas of the Shawnee National Forest: Panther Den Wilderness Panther Den Wilderness is a 1,195-acre designated wilderness area within the Shawnee National Forest. Panther Den Wilderness is the smallest wilderness area within...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 4, 2021 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Guide to the Wilderness Areas of the Shawnee National Forest: Lusk Creek Wilderness Lusk Creek Wilderness is a 6,293-acre designated wilderness area within the Shawnee National Forest. Lusk Creek Wilderness is the largest wilderness area for the...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 4, 2021 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Guide to the Wilderness Areas of the Shawnee National Forest: Garden of the Gods Wilderness Garden of the Gods Wilderness is a 3,318-acre designated wilderness area within the Shawnee National Forest. Garden of the Gods Wilderness is located in...
