People seem to be drawn to Shawnee National Forest and for those unfamiliar it is easy to see why. Located in Southern Illinois, it is 289,000 acres of magnificent oak-hickory forests, unique ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imagine standing atop a limestone bluff, a cool breeze blowing in your face as you stare at the forested valley far below. Imagine ...

While a few people are trying to turn Shawnee National Forest into a national park, some people in Southern Illinois think that could be a bad idea. They favor keeping the Shawnee National Forest ...

The Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois is a mosaic of towering trees, lush wetlands and commanding rock formations that are the native habitat for a wealth of plants and animals, including ...

The outstanding natural features found within the Shawnee National Forest, sets Southern Illinois apart from the remainder of the state and the region. Unfortunately, residents, local and state ...

There’s a movement to reclassify one of Illinois’ most famous areas – the Shawnee National Forest. Hear from advocates for a Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserve, plus visit with the SI Roller ...

HARRISBURG, IL (WSIL) -- The Harrisburg City Council met Thursday morning with one of the topics receiving some extra attention. They discussed a possible change with the Shawnee National Forest, ...

Covering almost 300,000 acres (or about 1,000 times the size of Ellis Island) and within a half-day drive of more than 30 major U.S. cities, Shawnee National Forest makes Southern Illinois a striking ...

Since Yellowstone National Park's establishment in 1872, the National Park Service (NPS) has grown to protect 433 sites across the country. The NPS' assets range from one-block historical places to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bell Smith Springs Scenic Area, Shawnee National Forest, near Ozark, Illinois People seem to be drawn to Shawnee National Forest ...

Shawnee is a sprawling national forest with numerous places to walk and enjoy the outdoors. This is Pine Hills Road in the LaRue-Pine Hills section of the forest. Belleville News-Democrat Imagine ...