Shawnee National Forest
The Ozark and Shawnee Hills extend over 270,000 acres of rough mountaintops and rugged rock formations between the natural borders of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers. This terrain, which is much different than the flat Midwest directly to the north, claims five different ecological divisions and hence creates vast diversity in topography, wildlife and recreation. Read More »
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Parks Near Shawnee National Forest
- Shawnee Hills Scenic Byway, IL (9.7 mi.)
- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, IL (26 mi.)
- Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge, IL (26 mi.)
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