Great family adventures happen in the Shawnee National Forest!  Did you ever think mud and rocks could stop a 5 year old cold in their tracks?  Well it happens!   Sure it’s not a crowded amusement park only for kids or an old boring museum for mom and dad, it’s the Shawnee National Forest!  In the forest kids get to play on the attractions while parents get to soak up all that adult stuff they enjoy (history, nature, great views, etc.).  And if you think the forest is just for family picnics, think again!  How about rock climbing for a day? Maybe try your hand at some of the best fishing in the state of Illinois.  Have you ever wanted to stay in a log cabin?  Come on!  Explore a little!

Check Out These Great Shawnee Forest Adventures!
Garden Of the Gods - Little Grand Canyon - Cave in Rock

GPS Map of the Shawnee (PDF/730k)
This map has GPS coordinates for many of the major attractions within the Shawnee National Forest.  It is highly recomended for all tourist to the southern Illinois area.

Pre-Vacation Planning Map (PDF/1024K)
Interactive map listing many of the more popular attractions within the forest and linking to more detail.  This map is great to use during the planning phase of vacation or hike to the Southern Illinois area or the Shawnee Forest.