The Bridge fire order was canceled in late June. You can now hike, fish and camp near Wrightwood, including at several spots ...

The primary draws to southern Illinois are the outdoor recreation activities in Shawnee National Forest, including hiking, ...

The five newest National Recreation Trails in six states add nearly 400 miles to the network of more than 1,300 trails.

Machaela Sweeney enjoys the view at the top of Inspiration Point near the Mississippi River in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest. Sculptures peak through the leaves in the secret garden ...

WOLF LAKE. Ill. — Standing on the edge of a 300-foot limestone bluff in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, Machaela Sweeney could thank the perfect words she typed into ChatGPT for bringing ...

Original article source: Trail grows cold in manhunt for survivalist father as authorities reach breaking point: 'I'm still angry' ...

The forest stretches across the eastern and western parts of southern Illinois, from Inspiration Point Trail overlooking the Mississippi River Valley to the popular Garden of the Gods wilderness area ...

The forest stretches across the eastern and western parts of southern Illinois, from Inspiration Point Trail overlooking the Mississippi River Valley here in the west to the popular Garden of the ...

The forest stretches across the eastern and western parts of southern Illinois, from Inspiration Point Trail overlooking the Mississippi River Valley here in the west to the popular Garden of the Gods ...