Guest Writer – Joshua Spengler – Autumn In The Shawnee National Forest
AUTUMN IN THE SHAWNEE - by Josh Spengler – Find Us on Facebook @ Spengler Photography & Fine Arts Wow where to start! This year the colors are amazing. Yellows, oranges, and red colors paint the Shawnee landscape. It is like someone took a big paint brush, and used the Shawnee as a canvas. Scenic overlooks like Alto Pass, Bald Knob, Rim Rock, and The Garden of the Gods are all bursting to the seams with fall beauty. In the cool mornings... Read More
Guest Writer – Bill Brimm – 3 Great Kid-Friendly Fishing Spots in Southern Illinois
3 Great Kid-Friendly Fishing Spots in Southern Illinois - by Bill Brimm It’s That Time Well it’s that time of year again. School is out and the kids are running around with nothing to do. When I was being raised up in Southern Illinois I had a choice of either working or going fishing, so of course I did A LOT of fishing. Fishing can be fun for the whole family and is a great way for kids to get outside and away from the gaming systems... Read More
Guest Writer – Steven Johnson – Giant City, Huge Possibilities!
Guest Writer – Steven Johnson – Giant City State Park: Giant City, Huge Possibilities - by Steven Johnson – stevenjphotoart.com Living Near a Marvel I live within 15 minutes of one of the best state parks in Illinois. It is known as Giant City. The park is large enough to have a thousand people in it and still have room to feel like you have space around you and allows you to relax and soak in this beautiful place. When... Read More
Guest Writer – Joshua Spengler – The Shawnee: A Photographer’s Dream
The Shawnee: A Photographer’s Dream - by Joshua Spengler – Sprengler Photography & Fine Arts The Dream The Shawnee National Forest is a photographer’s dream come true. From the rocky sandstone formations to the cascading creeks, and waterfalls, the Shawnee has a lot to offer. One thing I love about the area as a photographer, is all the diversity that the forest brings forth. From deep ravines and canyons, to wildflower filled... Read More
Guest Blogger – Cindi Norris – Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve
Back for Seconds? I would like to welcome back Cindi Norris for her second guest post. Her first post on Jackson & Burden Falls was a big success and with her zeal and love for hiking and nature, she is back once again writing about one of her favorite places, Piney Creek Ravine Nature Preserve. This will be the first in a two part series on her exploration of Piney Creek. So once again I step back and let Cindi share her story. . January... Read More
First Guest Post – Cindi Norris – Jackson & Burden Falls
New Year, New Blogger This has been a very long time coming, our very first guest writer. When I originally started this blog way back in March 2010 it was always my intentions to have others share their Shawnee Hills experiences and now that has become a reality. I started to notice Cindi when she began to comment on the Shawnee Hills Outdoors facebook page. In the past several months she has become one of my biggest “cheerleaders”. ... Read More
