What makes a lake 'magical'? I am guessing the answer would be different for just about everyone. There is one lake in Illinois that was given the honor of being named "the most magical" and it's probably one you'd never ever think of, but maybe should.
Whether you call it Sasquatch, Bigfoot, Yeti, or any of the other names it is known as, folks in Illinois are celebrating this big, furry cryptid and you're invited!
Take a tour of Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois with these 57 beautiful photographs detailing trails, waterfalls, and natural rock formations.
There are leisure hikes, sight-seeing hikes and hikes you go on for a little bit of exercise. This twelve-mile hike is none of those. It's not for the beginner.
If I could live in a treehouse, I would. But, for now, I'll just spend time in this brand new treehouse that is located Illinois' Shawnee National Forest.
When I saw a post by an Illinois treasure hunter/scuba diver about one of a pair of dentures he found in a river, I felt like I had to help.
It was also pretty funny to me. I could only imagine how the dentures got lost in the first place. The possibilities are endless and all hilarious.