The Southern Illinoisan

Garden of the Gods gate is closed due to winter weather

HARRISBURG — Due to the recent winter storm, approximately 20 large trees are currently blocking the road into Garden of the Gods on the Shawnee National Forest. Many others are top-heavy and leaning ...
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There’s a ‘Garden of the Gods’ in the Midwest—and It Has Free Admission, Zero Crowds, and Stunning Views

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hikers take a rest at the Garden of the Gods, in Illinois' Shawnee National Forest. Shawnee National Forest’s Garden of the Gods ...
The Southern Illinoisan

Gate closed at Garden of the Gods after winter storm leaves road inaccessible

HARRISBURG, Ill. — The entrance gate into Garden of the Gods at Shawnee National forest will be closed until further notice for the safety of guests and employees, the U.S. Department of Agriculture ...
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This Heavenly 6-Mile Trail in Illinois' National Forest Is Worth the Effort

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," ...
Herald & Review

Shawnee National Forest proposes new $5 fee to visit Garden of the Gods and 5 other sites

HARRISBURG — The Shawnee National Forest is considering a $5 per-vehicle fee to visit six of its most popular sites. The funds collected would be used to help maintain them, according to Laura Lecher, ...
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One of Illinois' most scenic trails is at Garden of the Gods

A short hiking trail provides some of the best views in all of Illinois amid the Garden of the Gods Wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest. The Garden of the Gods Observation Trail is only a ...