If you love nature and hiking, head for the Hills of Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois. With beautiful rock formations, lush green trees, and birds and butterflies galore, this charming region is an outdoor paradise. You could hike for a week and still have more to see!
The Shawnee National Forest covers much of southernmost Illinois between the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. The area is well suited for an outdoor adventure any time of year. In fact, every season can offer something different.
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