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.
Chris Marts 
Our First Camper Trip: Lessons from Shawnee National Forest
Our first trip with the camper took us to Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois.
Cherokee Marts Embracing Independence as Our Oldest Drives
Cue the sappiness.