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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
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 in the wet mountains is always a challenge. Weather is unpredictable. So my answer to your question is, "What is your experience level?" That is the real question. If your green …
Weather in the wet mountains is always a challenge. Weather is unpredictable. So my answer to your question is, "What is your experience level?" That is the real question. If your green or a beginner do you have the necessary gear or are you willing to spend the money for it. While hiking in colder and snow weather is always different and yet beautiful, it can also be dangerous because of the cold and wet conditions. It's no walk in the park so if you are ready for a real challenge and have the gear...go for it.
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 …
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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