Never in the history of this planet has a forest been logged back to health,” said the founder of a preservation group.

Southern Illinois' Shawnee National Forest is an early battleground against the increasingly popular tactic to fast track ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KFVS) - U.S. Senator Dick Durbin wants thousands more acres of the Shawnee National Park to be protected. Sen. Durbin (D-IL) has introduced the Shawnee National Forest Conservation ...

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KFVS) - The nonprofit HistoriCorps, in collaboration with the Shawnee National Forest, is seeking volunteers to help rehabilitate the Duck Bay Shelter this fall. According to ...

HARRISBURG, Ill. (WSIL) -- Christmas tree permits for the Shawnee National Forest are now available online. Purchases can be made through Recreation.gov, and started on November 14, 2025. This year, ...

For a taste of beautiful Southern Illinois, head to this laid-back hippie village that is full of artsy charm and is within ...

Decades-Old Rule that Allowed Logging on Vast Swaths of US Land Ruled Unlawful by Oregon Court This Small Alabama Town Was Part of the Manhattan Project. Now It May Host a Hyperscale Data Center. A ...

Charleston, WV (WOWK) – One fun way to find a Christmas tree is to cut your own in a national forest. People can purchase Christmas tree permits through recreation ...

HistoriCorps and the Shawnee National Forest are seeking volunteers of all skill levels to help rehabilitate the Duck Bay Shelter, with three week-long volunteer opportunities running from Sept. 14 ...

ALTO PASS, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Friends of the Shawnee National Forest celebrated their 15th anniversary with a successful fundraiser at Alto Vineyards on November 8. More than 150 attendees contributed ...