JONESBORO, Ill. (KFVS) - The Shawnee National Forest will host “Get Batty” for Bat Week. The family event will be at the Lincoln Memorial Picnic Grounds in Jonesboro, Ill. on Friday ...

Missouri’s fall foliage is nearing its seasonal peak, with most areas around St. Louis now displaying vibrant autumn colors.

SALINE COUNTY, Ill. (KFVS) - A juvenile was airlifted to an out-of-state hospital after a steep fall in the Shawnee National Forest Monday afternoon. According to Equality Fire Department Chief ...

Known as "snake road," Forest Road #345 in the Shawnee National Forest was closed to vehicles starting Sept. 1 and continuing through Oct. 30, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The road is ...

You should also be able to pick up a Starved Rock waterfalls map so you can plan out your hikes according ... Some of the best hiking in the state is located in the Shawnee National Forest. Finally, ...

Surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest, this region is lush with trees and vineyards. Visit for Illinois Wine Month in September to take advantage of the grape harvest and all its accompanying ...

Night - Clear. Winds from NE to NNE at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 44 °F (6.7 °C). Mostly sunny with a high of 59 °F (15 °C). Winds from NNE to NE at 6 to 9 mph (9.7 to 14.5 kph ...

Missouri is absolutely underrated when it comes to the great outdoors; these five low-key hiking trails in Missouri are ...

Gilbert H. Grosvenor, National Geographic magazine’s founding editor, is credited with saying: A map is the greatest of all epic poems. Its lines and colors show the realization of great dreams.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Forest Service estimated about 60% of the fire along Glade Top Trail had been contained.

Partly cloudy with a high of 78 °F (25.6 °C). Winds N at 6 mph (9.7 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 3 to 6 mph (4.8 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 58 °F (14.4 °C). Mostly sunny ...