Shawnee National Forest

The U.S. Forest Service at Shawnee National Forest, located in Southern Illinois has announce a temporary gate closure at Garden of the Gods.

There are beautiful waterfalls throughout Illinois but none like this. At over 100 feet tall, there's something uniquely picturesque about this waterfall.

Believe it or not, the Land of Lincoln is home to some seriously stunning waterfalls that'll make you double-take.

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!

For about the price of a peppermint latte, you can buy a permit to cut a live tree from one Illinois forest. Here's what you need to know.

Looking for a place that is considered one of the best hidden gems in all of America?

There aren't many locations that allow you to walk up to the edge of a waterfall, but that's exactly what's possible in the Illinois Ozarks.

This was so funny to me. I could only imagine how theses got lost in the first place. The possibilities are endless, and all hilarious.

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.

A former Southern Illinois biology teacher shares beautiful photos of "frost flowers" taken near Shawnee National Forest and Cedar Lake.