Shawnee Goddess

04/04/2026

Hello all, putting this out there for anyone who feels called. Every Monday + Wednesday morning and/or evening, I am thinking of hosting a walk through the woods. It can be either a forest bathing walk or just a simple walk to admire all the spring wildflowers and the return of movement in the forest!!

03/31/2026

Starting April strong with a week full of events in Southernmost Illinois!

🦋 Trash Blasts in Shawnee Forest
🦋 Butterflies & Plants presentation and hike at the Cache River Wetlands
🦋 Spring Wildflower Walks at Giant City

Want to see what else is coming up? Check out the full calendar:
https://southernmostillinois.com/events/month/2026-03/.

03/15/2026

Today is a great day for exploring the Shawnee! Stop by Shotgun Eddys during your travels and refuel. 🍔

03/10/2026

⟡ officially launched. website went live today! it’s been a work in progress, i put my whole heart into it + ready to share my work with others. big thanks to for walking with me + helping make my vision come to life. check out shawneegoddess.com ⟡

02/23/2026

12/14/2025

Piney creek is a beautiful spot. One of my favorites. 🌲

12/13/2025

🌳 ✨Hiking With Shawn
Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau

Winter is a great time to enjoy the slower, quieter side of Shawnee Forest Country in Southernmost Illinois. The cooler temperatures mean no bugs or snakes and the trees are bare, allowing you to see much further into the forests. Bluffs hidden behind the summer foliage emerge dramatically into sight. The Shawnee National Forest can be magical any time of the year but the transition to winter can be especially dramatic.
Read the full article by visiting https://traveltasteandtour.com/2022/12/winter-getaways-and-adventures-in-shawnee-forest-country/

12/13/2025

⟡ friday belongs to the forest friends on the forest floor, tiny lives move among fallen leaves, offering a glimpse of quiet magic before the season of stillness. soon, the forest will settle into calm, as dormancy and hibernation blanket the land.
//with only 20 days left in the year, i’ll be sharing daily reflections to honor moments of growth, quiet, and wonder. closing out 2025 with gratitude and intention. ⟡

12/11/2025

forest bathing and a meteor shower?
join me under the stars.
✨💫🌙✨

***UPDATE**** Due to wet, freezing conditions and cloudy skies, the Geminid meteor shower viewing at Giant City on 12/13 has been cancelled. Stay safe!

11/11/2025