Garden of the gods illinois

Nestled within Midwestern United States, Illinois is a scenic state home to a plethora of amazing attractions. The epicenter for many prominent historical movements, such as the abolishment of slavery, there is an endless array of historic sites throughout the state. Illinois also boasts many scenic natural attractions and parks which are ideal for getting away from urban troubles. With so much to offer, the state is home to some of the best places to spend a 3-day weekend.

Do you think Southern Illinois is boring? Think again. Southern Illinois is the home of Garden of the Gods (one of the best hikes in all of Illinois!)

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The observation walk at Shawnee National Forest's Garden of the Gods is a quarter mile loop. But I accidentally took the backpacker trail.

Southern Illinois has one of the best-kept secrets in the Midwest: Garden of the Gods Wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest

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Southern Illinois offers a nature lover's paradise with stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and endless hiking trails, from the towering sandstone canyons of Starved Rock State Park to the mystical Garden of the Gods, where you can dive into the serene beauty of cascading waterfalls, paddle through the winding Cache River, and spot majestic bald eagles. 🗺️🌳💦🦅

Pictures of the Shawnee National Forest and Southern Illinois surrounding area.

Website: www.shawneeexplorer.com Facebook Page: Taylor Reed Fine Art Photography "Eros' Blessing" Garden of the Gods Wilderness Shawnee National Forest Finally caught a nice sunset here! It had been too long. As usual, I arrived late and had JUST enough time to set up and fire off a few exposures before the sun disappeared. I really lucked out on this one with the way everything came together!

Spend a weekend camping and hiking at Shawnee National Forest.