Deep within the Shawnee National Forest, approximately 30 minutes outside the small town of Harrisburg, Illinois in Saline County, sits a pretty cool-looking rock formation that resembles the face of an old woman (or man). Part of the Stoneface Research Natural Area of the Shawnee National Forest, it’s in a lesser known area home to …
Garden of the Gods; views for miles. When people envision Illinois, they often picture Chicago or vast stretches of flat, rural farmland. While these perceptions hold true, there exists a distinct region within Illinois: Southern Illinois. Unlike its northern and central counterparts dominated by suburban sprawl and agricultural landscapes, southern Illinois stands apart. This is …