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2025 Press Releases

Shawnee National Forest Closes Snake Road Early for Spring Migration

Release Date: March 12th, 2025
HARRISBURG, IL, March, 10 2025 — Bi-annually the Shawnee National Forest closes Forest Service Road No. 345, also known as Snake Road, to help…

Shawnee National Forest Plans Spring Prescribed Burns

Release Date: March 7th, 2025
HARRISBURG, IL, March 06, 2025— Shawnee National Forest fire staff and partners plan to conduct prescribed fires this spring, weather permitting.…

Garden of the Gods Gate Closure

Release Date: January 17th, 2025
HARRISBURG, IL, January 08, 2025—Due to the recent winter storm, approximately 20 large trees are currently blocking the road into Garden of the…

U.S. Forest Service Announces New Leadership

Release Date: January 3rd, 2025
Shawnee National Forest Welcomes New Forest Supervisor HARRISBURG, IL, January 03, 2025— The Shawnee National Forest is excited to welcome Felipe…
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