Shawnee National Forest

Shawnee National Forest is offering five dollar permits that let families cut their own Christmas tree from designated areas, creating a cozy and affordable holiday adventure.

Picture this: a serene spot in Shawnee National Forest where nature lovers can simply roll in and set up camp without fuss.

The Shawnee National Forest has closed a road known as Snake Road to allow for snakes and other reptiles and amphibians to cross.

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.

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.

Normally, the more beautiful the hike the more difficult it is to do. This Illinois hike is the exception. It's a short hike that just about anyone can do, but it takes you through scenic and massive rock canyon walls.

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

If you don't mind being a little daring, there's a hike you can do in Illinois that will take you across one of the most scenic structures in the state. It's a 90 foot stone bridge and there are no railings to hold onto.