The best way to see the trees is from a higher perspective. Zipline through the Shawnee National Forest for an experience only squirrels and birds typically get. You’ll feel like a superhero as you glide through the canopies of Southern Illinois.

Keep reading for more details and prepare for an adrenaline rush you’ll never forget.

The Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour is the most epic adventure you’ll ever find in Illinois.

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You’ll get to explore the Shawnee National Forest in the most unique way possible.

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Tours are $85 per person and all equipment is provided.

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Guides lead the way on these treetop tours, which last about 2.5 to three hours.

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There are eight ziplines and three aerial bridges that keep your adventure in the treetops.

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The longest zipline stretches 1,100 feet, and you may reach speeds of 40 miles per hour as you glide.

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You’ll get to see owls at eye level and plenty of other wildlife throughout your tour.

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Enjoy paths in the surrounding area to round out your woodland vacation.

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Both day and night tours are available to please your inner dare devil.

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This eco-friendly tour keeps visitors off the terrain so that no flora or fauna is destroyed.

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Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour is located at 635 Robinson Hill Rd Makanda, Illinois. You can get more information on their website or Facebook page.

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