Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour

03/18/2026

Big thanks to The Roamsteaders for capturing the Illinois we know and love!🌲✨🥰

03/14/2026

Today’s the day! 🎉

The 2026 season has officially begun at Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour.

Our first flights of the year are launching into the canopy now.

🌲 WE’RE OPEN…and the forest is calling!
🎟 Secure your spot at www.shawneezip.com
📞 855-386-9477

03/10/2026

Southern Illinois is getting some well-deserved national attention! 👏🏻🎉👏🏻

A recent article from Travel + Leisure highlights the incredible landscape of Garden of the Gods and the Shawnee National Forest — and even features our very own Hiking With Shawn. Congratulations Shawn and thank you for helping visitors discover the magic of the Shawnee!

We’re proud to share the beauty of the forest with guests from around the world.🌲

Our 2026 season opens this Saturday, March 14.

🎟 Book your canopy adventure at www.shawneezip.com
📞 855-386-9477

Shawnee National Forest’s Garden of the Gods in Illinois has dramatic sandstone cliffs, scenic hikes, and vibrant fall colors without Colorado’s crowds.

03/08/2026

Spring is coming in hot at Shawnee Bluffs! 🔥

The forest is waking up, warmer days are on the way, and our guides are ready to welcome you back into the canopy.

Book now to secure your spot and experience the forest from a whole new perspective.

🌲 Opening Day: Friday, March 14
🎟 Reservations: www.shawneezip.com
📞 855-386-9477

09/11/2025

07/16/2025

“The trails around Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour are bursting with wildflowers, and butterflies are dancing through the air. It's the perfect time to zip through the canopy and take it all in!”

06/02/2025

We had a couple of feathered visitors this morning, just outside our welcome center. The pileated woodpeckers are timid and very skittish. I was just able to get a picture with my phone through the door. They are the largest woodpecker in North American, between 16 and 19 inches long.

05/25/2025

Goreville Blackcat baseball team and coaches took a break for a zipline tour prior to winning the Regional Championship. Thanks to 357 Studios for the awesome pictures!

05/20/2025

Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour is hiring more guides around the first part of June. If you are interested in one of the coolest part time jobs in Southern Illinois, give us a call so we can schedule an interview.
618-995-2222
Photo courtesy of Ed Baumgarten

03/24/2025

Soar into Spring with an unforgettable zipline adventure!!! This is your chance to shake off the winter blues and embrace the season of adventure.
Book your tour today at shawneezip.com or call us at 855-386-9477

03/06/2025

It's been a long, cold winter, but Opening Day is almost here!! Make your reservations to join us on March 15th for the first day of our 13th season. Go to shawneezip.com to reserve online. If you don't find a time that works for you or need some help, please give us a call at 855-386-9477, and we will be happy to give you a hand. We're looking forward to seeing you at SBCT!!

11/28/2024

Give the gift of a memorable experience this Christmas!! Grandparents and parents, there is nothing better than creating lasting memories with family. Give them something they will be sure to remember. Go to our website (www.shawneezip.com) to purchase and print your gift certificates.

Illinois' first entirely tree-based canopy tour in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest.
Located at 635 Robinson Hill Rd, Makanda, IL 62958.