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HOME PLAN ADVENTURES EVENTS TOUR & SHUTTLE SERVICE THINGS TO DO ATTRACTIONS CASINOS ART GALLERIES LANDMARKS HISTORY/MUSEUMS OUTDOORS HUNT ORCHARDS PARKS & WILDLIFE BIKE HIKE FISH GOLF HORSEBACK BOATING/LAKES CANOE/KAYAK CLIMBING, DIVING & ZIPLINING DRINK WINERIES BREWERIES SHOP ANTIQUES & BOUTIQUES FARMS FARMERS MARKETS GENERAL STORES HOME & GARDEN SPECIALITES PLACES TO STAY B&Bs AND INNS CABINS/VACATION RENTALS HOTELS AND MOTELS CAMPGROUNDS LEARN REGIONS SHAWNEE FOREST CONTACT Menu HOME PLAN ADVENTURES EVENTS TOUR & SHUTTLE SERVICE THINGS TO DO ATTRACTIONS CASINOS ART GALLERIES LANDMARKS HISTORY/MUSEUMS OUTDOORS HUNT ORCHARDS PARKS & WILDLIFE BIKE HIKE FISH GOLF HORSEBACK BOATING/LAKES CANOE/KAYAK CLIMBING, DIVING & ZIPLINING DRINK WINERIES BREWERIES SHOP ANTIQUES & BOUTIQUES FARMS FARMERS MARKETS GENERAL STORES HOME & GARDEN SPECIALITES PLACES TO STAY B&Bs AND INNS CABINS/VACATION RENTALS HOTELS AND MOTELS CAMPGROUNDS LEARN REGIONS SHAWNEE FOREST CONTACT Search Close EXPLORE SHAWNEE FOREST COUNTRY Take a hike! There is no question that regional road trips have become extremely popular this year – with many folks focusing on what is right in their own backyard for ‘staycations.’ For plenty of regional travel ideas, Share this: Twitter Facebook Read More » November 16, 2020 No Comments River to River Trail Guide Available – Hike Shawnee Forest Country The River-to-River Trail Society has an official online guide to the entire River-to-River Trail. The Trail Guide is now available to all without charge on the Society’s website at rivertorivertrail.net, simply by going to the Share this: Twitter Facebook Read More » November 6, 2020 No Comments EXPLORE SHAWNEE FOREST COUNTRY Vistas of cornfields and soybeans are plentiful in Illinois, but head south to the rolling hills of Shawnee Forest Country and you’ll find scenery that’s quite different. The Shawnee National Forest covers much of southernmost Illinois between the Ohio Read More » October 24, 2020 3 Comments « Previous Next » SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Get inspired and discover something new in Shawnee Forest Country. Check out our video library and plan your visit today! GET OUR VISITORS GUIDE Our Guide is full of reasons to visit Southernmost Illinois! Discover the scenic Shawnee National Forest, our state parks, historical attractions, unique shops, fabulous restaurants, and casino action! There’s lodging for every taste: cozy bed and breakfasts, convenient and comfortable motels and hotels, plentiful campsites and deluxe cabins. Download our guide and start planning your adventure! To request a guide to Shawnee Forest Country be mailed to you, CLICK HERE. Download Now PLAN YOUR STAY WINERIES Plan your trip to one of the most established wine regions in the Midwest, featuring award-winning wineries along a 40-mile trail through the beautiful Shawnee National Forest. Visit www.shawneewinetrail.com to learn more. STATE PARKS Great family adventures happen in the Shawnee National Forest! With dozens of state parks and a lush national forest, Illinois is an outdoors dream. Explore hiking and biking trails, kayak along the rivers, or stay in a secluded forest cabin. HISTORIC ATTRACTIONS Visit the many historic sites in Southernmost Illinois, from interactive sites like Fort Massac, to hiking through ancient rock formations or kayaking along giant Cypress trees. Experience jaw-dropping natural beauty and our deep history. GOLF COURSES Located near Carbondale, the Southern Illinois Golf Trail rests in the beautiful Shawnee National Forest area and features five courses that offer visitors the rare chance to play golf year-round. The trail offers golf options for both serious and casual golfers. ROMANTIC GETAWAYS A quiet cabin in the woods; complete with a fireplace and quick access to the Shawnee Wine Trail. There are dozens of options located between the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers peppered throughout the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. ART GALLERIES Find the perfect piece from one of countless art galleries in Illinois, including paintings, prints, pottery, hand-made jewelry, blown glass and sculptures. Explore the rich culture of Southernmost Illinois perfectly captured in a work of art. LET'S GET SOCIAL FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK It may be Friday the 13th, but it's a lucky day fo There are many great wineries here in Shawnee Fore We want to thank all the men and women who have or What a view!!! ...