Shawnee National Forest

Southern Illinois featuring landscape views, a sunset and forest scenes

Southern Illinois showing forests and views as well as a small group of people

Southern Illinois showing forest scenes and landscape views

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Activities

Popular places to visit

Dixon Springs State Park

You can take time to visit Dixon Springs State Park during your travels to Golconda. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.

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Garden of the Gods Recreation Area

You can take time to visit Garden of the Gods Recreation Area during your travels to Equality. Wander the parks and riverfront while you're in the area.

Southern Illinois featuring autumn colours and forests

Tunnel Hill State Trail

You can take time to visit Tunnel Hill State Trail during your travels to Vienna. Amble around the area's parks or experience its museums.

Hogg Hollow Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Hogg Hollow Winery during your travels to Simpson. Wander the gardens and parks while you're in the area.

Lake Glendale

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Glendale during your travels in Golconda. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Hitching Post Trailhead

You can take time to visit Hitching Post Trailhead during your travels to Herod. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

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