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20 Day Trips in and Around the Shawnee National Forest
Author(s): Larry Mahan (Author), Donna Mahan (Author)
- Publisher: Southern Illinois University Pr
- Publication Date: 15 April 2013
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 160 pages
- ISBN-10: 9780809332557
- ISBN-13: 9780809332557
Book Description
One of the unique and most scenic treasures in the Midwest, the Shawnee National Forest spans more than 279,000 acres deep in southern Illinois. This easy-to-use guidebook highlights 20 exciting day or weekend trips within and near the Shawnee National Forest, making it easy to take advantage of the forest’s myriad opportunities for outdoor recreational activity.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“From waterfalls to caves to wonderful vistas overlooking the Ohio River, and from historic sites to calm lakes to interesting architecture, the Mahans take you everywhere you need to go to gain an intense appreciation of southern Illinois as a vacation spot. An enthusiastic guide to an overlooked place.”—Booklist
About the Author
Larry P. Mahan, recently retired from the teaching profession with 50 years of service, is the author of In Search of Large Trees. His wife, Donna, a native of southern Illinois, has also retired from teaching in the Springfield area.
