Press Releases

Harrisburg, IL, May 12, 2025— Shawnee National Forest is prepping for recreation season to welcome an influx of visitors. We want to provide the…

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

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

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