Ranbarger Hiking Trail My recent video features the Ranbarger Hiking Trail within the Shawnee National Forest. This trail is a part of the Bald Knob Wilderness. To access the Ranbarger hiking trail, start at Godwin East. Enter Bald Knob Wilderness Area on the River to...
Indian Point Trail Guide Indian Point Trail, or the Backpackers Trailhead, is a short trail within Garden of the Gods Wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. This is a popular hiking and overnight backpacking trail used throughout the year....
Illinois Iron Furnace Guide Illinois Iron Furnace isn’t just a nice spot for a picnic on a warm sunny day. It’s the last remaining Iron Furnace in the region. It’s a piece of southern Illinois history worth seeing for yourself. Illinois Iron Furnace is the last iron...
LaRue Pine Hills Snake Road Guide LaRue Pine Hills Snake Road is the only road in the world that closes annually so snakes can migrate across, and that road is located in the Shawnee National Forest. The road closes two times a year. During the closer-horseback,...
Rim Rock National Recreation Trail Shawnee National Forest Trail Guide Rim Rock National Recreation Trail is a premier recreation area in the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. Rim Rock offers multiple hiking opportunities, historical sightseeing, nature...
One Horse Gap Hiking Guide for the Shawnee National Forest One Horse Gap is a beautiful area located in the Shawnee National Forest. There are ample hiking opportunities available at this location. Other great activities in this area include fishing, paddling,...
