Known as "snake road," Forest Road #345 in the Shawnee National Forest was closed to ... with another closure taking place from March to May. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says ...

The Shawnee National Forest receives some of its highest visitation during Illinois’ shotgun deer season. To better serve the higher volume of visitors, the forest is expanding office ...

According to a release from the Forest Service, the Shawnee National Forest closes this roadway bi-annually to help ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians during this ...

A more than two-mile stretch of road in southern Illinois will be closed ... Known as "snake road," Forest Road #345 in the Shawnee National Forest was closed to vehicles starting Sept.

The 2.5-mile-long road has been closed since Sunday, Sept. 1, to help ensure safe crossing for several species of snakes and amphibians — some of them considered threatened and endangered in Illinois ...