Millstone Lake Guide Shawnee National Forest From the Hiking with Shawn Trail Guide Series Millstone Lake is a lake located in rural Pope County near the Village of Simpson, Illinois. The lake is about .2-square miles. Millstone Lake is open all year long, but...
Hiking with Shawn’s Ultimate Trail Guide Series: LaRue Pine Hills LaRue Pine Hills is one of my favorite areas to visit throughout all the seasons of the year but especially during the spring and during the fall. LaRue Pine Hills is home to the world-famous Forest...
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...
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Giant City State Park This guide concentrates on the entire hiking trail inventory of Giant City State Park. Giant City State Park is located south of Carbondale and resides in both Jackson and Union counties in the town of...
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Millstone Bluff Millstone Bluff is a day-use recreational site within the Shawnee National Forest located near Simpson in southern Illinois. This site is fairly easy to navigate and hike and is appropriate for younger users and...