Tulipwood Cabins

08/28/2026

Giant City State Park in southern Illinois will celebrate its 100th anniversary as an Illinois state park in 2027, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to share their favorite memories of the park for a yearlong visitor center display.

People can submit stories about Giant City, including funny anecdotes, significant life events or favorite memories. Stories should be no more than 100 words and should include a copy of an original photograph. Submitted stories and photographs will be featured in a yearlong display at the Giant City State Park visitor center throughout 2027.

Stories and photographs will be accepted through Nov. 30, 2026. Submissions may be emailed to [email protected] or delivered in person to the park’s visitor center between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily. For more information, call 618-457-4836.

08/16/2026

We absolutely love this! 💕 💝🌲🌳

08/12/2026

Shagbark Cabin is available from Sunday, August 23 through Friday, August 28! We have everything you need for a lovely week in the woods in the Shawnee National Forest in beautiful Southern Illinois 🌲✨🌳✨🌲✨🌳

07/20/2026

Such a gem 🙌
I'm still amazed that this is only 25 minutes from us here at Tulipwood. If you haven't been to Ferne Clyffe State Park in beautiful Southern Illinois, add it to your your list 💝

07/12/2026

Shagbark Cabin has availability this week! Need a last-minute getaway to beautiful Southern Illinois and the Shawnee National Forest? Enjoy a peaceful stay in the woods at Tulipwood Cabins 💝... Shagbark Cabin is available this Sunday, July 12 - Friday, July 17 💕 Tulipwood

04/11/2026

We've started a new blog on our website! 💕🥾🌲🪨🌳🌱.. Hiking in the Shawnee is amazing, and we have some of the most stunning hikes in Southern Illinois just a short distance from Tulipwood!

Tulipwood Cabins 5 Best Hiking Trails Near Carbondale, IL | Tulipwood Cabins Posted on March 23, 2026 5 Best Hiking Trails Near Carbondale, Illinois If you're looking for the best hiking trails near Carbondale, Illinois, you’re in the right place. Located on the border of Shawnee National Forest, ...

03/19/2026

Sweet Elm cabin at Tulipwood in the spring 💕🌱🌳🦌🌲🌼 Come Visit Soon!

03/18/2026

Dogs love it here at Tulipwood Cabins! This is Barley enjoying all of the fresh spring smells in the forest last May, 2025. Our four cabins here at Tulipwood sit on 35 wooded acres within the Shawnee National Forest. If you love Southern Illinois in the spring, we still have some availability in April and May for your getaway, but spring bookings are filling up. 🌱🌳🌲🥾🦌🪨🍷🌱🌼🐾 Come visit soon! We have our own .8 mile loop trail through the woods for you to explore

01/20/2026

From the very beginning, we have consulted Barley on all things dog-friendly 🙌🐾

01/20/2026

There's a chance of snow this weekend in beautiful Southern Illinois ✨❄️🌲. The snow covered forest is always so lovely 💝