Alcoves form readily in the top layer of sandstone—5 alcoves are visible, some shallow, others deep. The feature that now haunts me is that line of greenery, perhaps a species of shrub, spilling from ...

Hiking columnist Susan Anderson stopped by Garden of the Gods Recreational Area in southern Illinois, one of the most photographed areas of the state. A Hiker's Path: Sandstone scenes at the ...

Located in the beautiful Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, the Garden of the Gods section of the forest features ancient sandstone cliffs and stunning rock formations. This beautiful ...