Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Heron Pond Heron Pond Preserve is a special gem of the southern Illinois region. Located in rural Johnson County, Heron Pond provides a look into what the area once looked like before pioneer settlers came in and drained the...
Hiking with Shawn’s Guide to the Wilderness Areas of the Shawnee National Forest: Panther Den Wilderness Panther Den Wilderness is a 1,195-acre designated wilderness area within the Shawnee National Forest. Panther Den Wilderness is the smallest wilderness area within...
Hiking with Shawn’s Guide to the Wilderness Areas of the Shawnee National Forest: Lusk Creek Wilderness Lusk Creek Wilderness is a 6,293-acre designated wilderness area within the Shawnee National Forest. Lusk Creek Wilderness is the largest wilderness area for the...
Hiking with Shawn’s Guide to the Wilderness Areas of the Shawnee National Forest: Garden of the Gods Wilderness Garden of the Gods Wilderness is a 3,318-acre designated wilderness area within the Shawnee National Forest. Garden of the Gods Wilderness is located in...
Hiking with Shawn’s Guide to the Wilderness Areas of the Shawnee National Forest: Clear Springs Wilderness Clear Springs Wilderness is a 4,730-acre designated wilderness area within the Shawnee National Forest located in rural southwestern Jackson and northwestern...
Hiking with Shawn’s Guide to the Wilderness Areas of the Shawnee National Forest: Burden Falls Wilderness Burden Falls Wilderness is a Designated Wilderness Area within the Shawnee National Forest. This wilderness area consists of 3,775-acres and is located in...
