The Shawnee National Forest was designated in August 1933 as the Illini and Shawnee Purchase Units. It was proclaimed a National Forest by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in September 1939. The Forest consists of more than 268,400 acres and protects at least seven federally-listed threatened and endangered species which are regionally sensitive, and over 114 Forest-listed species of plants and animals. The Forest has 81 natural areas, including 10 designated for research. It has a system of 338 miles of equestrian/hiking trails, 454 campsites at 16 designated campgrounds, and 27 designated picnic areas. Recreation opportunites range from primitive dispersed campsites and trails to developed campgrounds with beaches and electricity.
Location:
901 S. Commercial St., Harrisburg Illinois 62946
Telephone
Toll Free: 800-699-6637
Other Science nearby:
(Harrisburg) Shawnee National Forest
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01/09 Coming to The Harrisburg area
International Bar-B-Q Festival Owensboro KY May10-11 The Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity when cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue.
Historic Newburgh Wine, Art and Jazz Festival Newburgh IN May17-18 There will be non stop jazz, wonderful wines, great food, and the opportunity to browse and purchase local art. All of this overlooking the beautiful Ohio River at the Old Lock & Dam Park.
Belleville Art on the Square Belleville IL May17-19
Lower Town Arts and Music Festival Paducah KY May17-19 The Lower Town Arts and Music Festival in Paducah, Kentucky is THE regional Festival for Western Kentucky and the surrounding area. The Festival's mission is to celebrate the cultural richness of this part of the country.
International Horseradish Festival Collinsville IL May31-June2 Admission is always free, parking is always free and musical entertainment is always free at the Horseradish Festival.
Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival Henderson KY June12-15 The W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival has become one of the largest free music festivals in the nation, drawing attendants from just about every state and many countries. The festival is a celebration of the life and legacy of Henderson resident and 'Father of the Blues', William Christopher Handy.
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