While you might not expect Grand Canyon glory in the Prairie State, the Little Grand Canyon Trail delivers a taste of one of the nation's most impressive landmarks in Shawnee National Forest, Illinois ...

If you're looking for a new hiking spot in Illinois, there are tons of trails you need to check out while fall is still ...

There's no doubt about it; Illinois hiking trails can be seriously epic. And perhaps the first clue that one is a blue-ribbon winner is in the name. The first time I heard about "Garden of the Gods," ...

The Friends of the Shawnee National Forest will mark its 15-year anniversary from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 at Alto Vineyards, 8515 Highway 127 in Alto Pass. The event is sponsored by the SIU ...