20 day trips in and around the Shawnee National Forest / Larry P. and Donna J. Mahan ; with a foreword by Les Winkeler.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mahan, Larry P., 1938-

Contributor:

Mahan, Donna, 1954-

Winkeler, Les.

Series:

Shawnee book

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Shawnee National Forest Region (Ill.)--Guidebooks.

Shawnee National Forest Region (Ill.).

Shawnee National Forest (Ill.)--Guidebooks.

Shawnee National Forest (Ill.).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (161 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Twenty day trips in and around the Shawnee National Forest

Place of Publication:

Carbondale : Southern Illinois University Press, c2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

One of the unique and most scenic treasures in the Midwest, the Shawnee National Forest spans more than 279,000 acres deep in southern Illinois. The natural beauty, stunning vistas, and diverse flora and fauna of this picturesque region invite exploration by all who love nature. This easy-to-use guidebook highlights 20 exciting day or weekend trips within and near the Shawnee National Forest, making it easy to take advantage of the forest s myriad opportunities for outdoor recreational activity. Intended for those without extensive hiking or camping experience, the guide provides all of the information necessary to safely and proficiently explore all the forest has to offer. Entertaining narratives describe each journey in vivid detail, offering advice on needed supplies, pointing out shortcuts, and spotlighting not-to-miss views. Entries also include thorough directions, GPS coordinates, trail difficulty ratings, landform descriptions, exact distances between points, and a list of available facilities at each location. From biking and bird watching to hiking, horseback riding, and rock climbing, the Shawnee National Forest is home to an abundance of possibilities for outdoor fun. With this practical guide in hand, adventure seekers and nature lovers alike can make the most of southern Illinois s own natural treasure. "Best Travel Guide of the Year" by Booklist, 2013 "

Contents:

Shawnee National Forest guidelines

Burden Falls, Bell Smith Springs

Cave-in-Rock, Tower Rock, Elizabethtown, Rosiclare

Dixon Springs State Park, Golconda, Iron Furnace, San Damiano Retreat Center

Fort Massac State Park, Kincaid Mounds, Mermet Lake Conservation Area

Garden of the Gods, High Knob, Rim Rock

Lusk Creek Canyon, One Horse Gap

Millstone Bluff, Trigg Tower, Jackson Falls

Old Stone Face, Glen O. Jones Lake

Sand Cave, Jackson Hole, Hayes Creek Canyon

Tunnel Hill State Trail

Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center, Big Cypress access area, Heron Pond

Cairo, Mound City National Cemetery, Horseshoe Lake

Carbondale Green Earth Nature Preserves, Marberry Arboretum

Cedar Lake trail system, Bald Knob Cross

Ferne Clyffe State Park, Cedar Bluff

Giant City State Park

Little Grand Canyon, Pomona Natural Bridge

Pine Hills, LaRue Swamp, Trail of Tears State Forest

Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve, Oakwood Bottoms, Devil's Backbone Recreational Park

Wildcat Bluff, Little Black Slough

River-to-River Trail

Shawnee Hills American viticultural area

Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-299-39482-5

0-8093-3256-6

OCLC:

837527773