Nominated by locals
Garden of the Gods
A hidden gem in Illinois
Sandstone cliffs and balanced formations like Camel Rock crowning the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois — the quarter-mile Observation Trail has the best long views in the Midwest.
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