Shawnee Adventure Guides
Shawnee Adventure Guides
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We offer guided hiking, backpacking, rock-climbing, rappelling, kayaking & canoeing throughout the Shawnee National Forest and surrounding areas.
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ShawneeForest
Ozark, IL13 contributions
We have been boulder and bluff-climbing, kayaking on the Cache River, and will go rappelling in two weeks with the Shawnee Adventure Guides. They have so much knowledge of pursuing what some might consider extreme outdoor activities safely and with expert-level instruction. They gear activities to the skill and fitness level of the participants, so at 60+ my husband feels like a kid again. Thanks for creating a business so in harmony with nature and experiences with so many thrills and excitement!
Written August 6, 2010
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kpetrov
D1 contribution
Shawnee Adventure Guides were wonderful to work with while my husband and I planned our anniversary getaway. They quickly returned our message to book our reservation and even drove the paperwork out to our cabin when I forgot to print their email. Our guide for rock climbing was sensative to my anxiety about heights and did an excellent job of explaining safety, equipment and procedures. He continously encouraged both my husband and I while climbing. He would also show us different ways to grab hand holds and other helpful stratagies. After this experience my husband and I both felt that we walked away with a lot more knowledge about climbing and had a blast! We were alittle concerned about how "fit" we needed to be to climb, but there are several routes up the rocks that vary in difficulty. Our guide gradually increased the difficulty of each climb depending on what my husband and I wanted. If you are planning a trip to Southern Illinois we would recommend making a reservation with Shawnee Adventure Guides.
Written June 11, 2010
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jakem76
Princeton, KY1 contribution
I really enjoyed the service and instructional course. I went to learn the skills and techniques of top roping and climbing with equipment. I walked away with a wealth of knowledge and also had a great time climbing Makanda bluff in Southern Illinois. Our guide was very helpful willing to answer every question a beginning climber can muster. Excellent course, recommend it to anyone traveling to or through Southern Illinois.
Jacob Meadows
Jacob Meadows
Written June 8, 2010
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funtotravel123
Central America28 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
I've been trying to reach them all week, but can't find their webpage and my mails were not answered.
Written August 16, 2015
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Laura M
Frankfort, IL1 contribution
Jul 2012 • Family
My son and I just got back from our trip down to southern Illinois. We had a blast, we did the rock climbing adventure with Matt. It was amazing we couldnt have ask for a better guide. Yes some of the climbs were challenging but thats what we went for, With Matt our safety was his biggest concern. We new Matt had our back!! Then we went on a kayaking trip with Kelly as our guide. What an amazing place the Cache wetlands. Who knew that was there!! It was incredibly beautiful and full of life every where you turned. We saw a mink and thousands of dragon flies even one on the indanger species list and they even have flying fish there!!! It truly is magical. Thanks Kelly and Matt for our great trip we will never forget it!!!
Written August 2, 2012
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pulpo11
Chicago, IL9 contributions
Jun 2011
My son and I took the guided rappelling trip and thoroughly enjoyed it. Our guide explained the purpose of all the equipment and steps to ensure fun-falling. If we return, we will do the climbing.
Written June 30, 2011
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AprilTrip21
Saint Charles, MO1 contribution
Apr 2011
Me and my boyfriend used a Shawnee Adventure Guide to show go rock climbing and paddeling. It was the most fun I have had in a long time! Rob was our guide and he made rock climbing so interesting! I came away from the trip learning a lot more about rock climbing and wanting to do it more, and my boyfriend Cam'ron felt the same way... He and Rob got along well and loved talking about all the adventures they have both gone on. The trip was great! On a scale of 1 to 10 it was a 10 for sure. I would love to come back and it was definitly worth the two in a half hour drive.
Written April 15, 2011
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thetrouts
Decatur, IL9 contributions
Jul 2012 • Couples
Had a great experience rock climbing with my husband. We did the "Rock Climbing Basics" trip, which was perfect for us. We are pretty active people so the guide let us try different climbs. The only draw back was having to wait for him to anchor in new lines :o)
Written July 9, 2012
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trigirlSt_Louis
St. Louis1 contribution
Our family took a guided hike in Giant City State Park and had a great time. The journey allowed everyone to climb tree's and rocks and be educated on the local forestry and plant life. The guides were friendly, knowledgeable and gave advise on other things to do in the area. Who knew there was so much to do within a couple hours of St. Louis. We are looking forward to taking another trip soon.
Written June 11, 2010
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Huna
Chesterfield, MO6 contributions
This was a fun and interesting trip as our guide introduced us to some of the beautiful Shawnee National Forest and Giant City Park. On another trip we hiked the "Little Grand Canyou", a well kept secret, but a not to be missed hike.
Written June 2, 2010
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I've been trying to contact these guys all week, but can't find their webpage. Each time I click on their link, it redirects to a different business. Do you have an email where I can reach them? We are planning a visit to the area in about two weeks and will love to book a tour with them.
Written August 16, 2015
Rosa D
Anna Maria, Florida
all the reviews for rock climbing are years old is it still open for business or not ?
Written April 26, 2015
jli2015
Bloomington, Illinois
I'm 67 and in okay shape....is there anything fun to do for someone with my (un) fitness level? Thanks! :)
Written April 2, 2015
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