All counties should have parks like this.
Chris Marts 
Explore Garden of the Gods: A Guide to Shawnee National Forest
Garden of the Gods is a stunning rock formation in Shawnee National Forest with expansive views of Southern Illinois.
Visit Shawnee National Forest and Discover the Stone Face
We initially traveled to Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois to get our feet wet with a new camper. Aside from boondocking, we visited Shawnee to explore the beautiful Garden of the Gods.
Sledding the White Sands in New Mexico
I recently took M for her kindergarten vaccinations. That also meant an annual well child check (don’t worry, she’s growing just fine). The doctor asked her about her summer which led M mentioning sledding. He was confused.
Running Turkeys: Hiking Indiana’s Most Popular Park
That’s what M calls Turkey Run State Park. It is one of Indiana’s most visited and best known state parks. It’s a favorite hiking location for our family as well.
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
A kind lady in a local antique shop suggested that visit a swinging bridge. Well, okay, why not?