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Shawnee National Forest Announces 2021 Fee-Free Days

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL—January 14, 2021— The U.S. Forest Service announces they will waive fees at many of their campgrounds on special days throughout 2021 as part of the federal land management fee-free program. “These fee-free days are our way of thanking our many visitors, but also... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Provides Customer Service Five Days a Week

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL January 14, 2021 –The Shawnee National Forest is providing contact-free customer services Monday through Friday at their offices located in Harrisburg, Jonesboro and Vienna Illinois. Although brochures and recreation information are available on the Forest's website, other services are only available at the... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Annual Notice of Seasonal Closures

Monday, December 14 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL December 11, 2020 – As we enter the winter season the Shawnee National Forest reminds the public of the following seasonal closures that are in effect across the Forest. Seasonal road closures start the week of December 14. For a list of seasonally... Read More.

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Shawnee National Forest Provides Contact-free Customer Services

Tuesday, November 10 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL November 9, 2020 –The Shawnee National Forest is providing contact-free customer services at their offices located in Harrisburg, Jonesboro and Vienna Illinois. Although brochures and recreation information are available on the Forest's website, visitors can now stop by the offices on Monday, Wednesday... Read More.

CHRISTMAS TREE PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON

Friday, November 6 by WROY/WRUL Staff

November 5, 2020, HARRISBURG: Enjoying the fresh air while hiking the forest in search of the perfect Christmas tree, can be a wonderful way to begin the holiday season. Create special memories by bringing your family to the Shawnee National Forest to cut your... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Lecture and Historical Film

Tuesday, September 29 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Cypress, IL—September 28, 2020— Shawnee National Forest continues its series of special programs to commemorate their 80th Anniversary of being proclaimed a national forest. Learn about Shawnee National Forest history and the many efforts made by dedicated residents of southern Illinois that were instrumental... Read More.

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FOREST SERVICE CLOSES SNAKE ROAD FOR FALL MIGRATION

Wednesday, September 2 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Wolf Lake, IL—September 1, 2020 — Bi-annually the Shawnee National Forest closes Forest Service Road No. 345, also known as Snake Road, to help ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians during their critical time of migration. The 2.5-mile-long road closes the... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest to Open Majority of Campgrounds and Restrooms

Thursday, June 11 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL. June 9, 2020 –On Thursday, June 12, 2020, the Shawnee National Forest will open some campgrounds and restrooms. For a full list of open areas and other up-to-date information, please visit the Shawnee National Forest website at https://www.fs.usda.gov/shawnee and Facebook Read More.

All-Terrain Vehicles Prohibited on Shawnee National Forest

Saturday, May 9 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL. May 8, 2020 –Shawnee National Forest would like to remind the public that All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Task Vehicle (UTVs), “Side-by-Sides” and Off-Highway motorized vehicles are prohibited from operating on National Forest System roads and trails as well as cross-country. All motor vehicles are prohibited... Read More.

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Shawnee National Forest Continues Recreation Management

Friday, April 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL. April 23, 2020 –, In an effort to provide mission critical and essential services despite the historic pandemic, USDA Forest Service staff are continuing to work on projects protecting forest health and improving recreation sites. Despite the virtual workforce, significant work is being done on... Read More.

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Shawnee National Forest Announces 2021 Fee-Free Days

Shawnee National Forest Provides Customer Service Five Days a Week

Shawnee National Forest Annual Notice of Seasonal Closures

Shawnee National Forest Provides Contact-free Customer Services

CHRISTMAS TREE PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON

Shawnee National Forest Celebrates 80th Anniversary with Lecture and Historical Film

FOREST SERVICE CLOSES SNAKE ROAD FOR FALL MIGRATION

Shawnee National Forest to Open Majority of Campgrounds and Restrooms

All-Terrain Vehicles Prohibited on Shawnee National Forest

Shawnee National Forest Continues Recreation Management

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