Links

The links included in the following table are to different organizations that have similar goals to that of the Society.

LinkDescription
Shawnee National ForestThe website for the US Forest Service (Shawnee) website through which the River to River trail runs.

Administered by the USDA Forest Service, Shawnee National Forest is one of 155 national forests nationwide. As the only national forest in Illinois, the Shawnee offers numerous avenues for connecting with the natural world through its 280,000 acres of varied landscape. Whether your interests lie more in outdoor recreational activities, such as hiking or camping, or include learning about the unique natural and cultural heritage of southern Illinois, the fields, forests and streams of the Shawnee welcome you.

Back Country Horseman of Illinois
Back Country Horsemen of Illinois (BCHIL) is a state organization of Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) . We are committed to protecting the access of equestrians to public lands. We are devoted equestrians who love to ride and explore new trails. We assist with trail maintenance and improvement projects, keeping trails clear for all user groups. BCHIL works primarily in the Shawnee National Forest in southern IL. We welcome riders of all types, ages and interests into our organization!
Shawnee Trail ConservancyWe are dedicated to preserving and protecting Shawnee National Forest's natural resources through proper trail maintenance, good trail signing, education for trail, camping and hunting users to achieve a low environmental impact and wise use management practices.

We represent equestrian, hunters, ATV riders, bikers, hikers, campers, rock climbers, business people, professionals, retirees and others who desire to recreate, hunt and enjoy the beauty of the Shawnee.

Our mission is to keep the Shawnee open to the public for it's use and enjoyment.
Friends of the Shawnee National ForestFriends of the Shawnee National Forest is a nonprofit organization that supports the Shawnee National Forest by promoting land stewardship, environmental education, and responsible outdoor recreation.
American Discovery Trail SocietyParent trail that the River to River Trail is an integral part of.

The American Discovery Trail (ADT) is a new breed of national trail — part city, part small town, part forest, part mountains, part desert — all in one trail. Its 6,800+ miles of continuous, multi-use trail stretches from Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware, to Pt. Reyes National Seashore, California. It reaches across America, linking community to community in the first coast to coast, non-motorized trail. The ADT provides trail users the opportunity to journey into the heart of all that is uniquely American — its culture, heritage, landscape and spirit.
Leave No Trace, Center for Outdoor EthicsThe Society and its members support the Leave no Trace Principals.