Digital Area Guide

Give Your Guests the Ultimate Southern Illinois Experience – Free Digital Area Guide

Give your guests everything they need to explore Southern Illinois and the Shawnee National Forest!

Make Every Stay Memorable

Guests are always asking for more information about Southern Illinois,a nd now you can deliver exactly what they want without all the work!

Our FREE digital area guide has everything visitors need to explore the beauty of Southern Illinois, from hiking trails to local dining and attractions.

Happy guests = returning guests.  Show them you care by providing this valuable resource, and they’ll keep coming back year after year.

Completely FREE for You and Your Guests!

Our digital area guide is 100% FREE to you and your guests.  When you sign up to receive our digital area guide, you’ll receive:

  • A Magnet – Perfect for placing on your fridge or a prominent spot in your rental, featuring a QR code that links directly to the guide.
  • A Framed Map of Southern Illinois – An attractive piece for your rental that’s functional and stylish, with a QR code for easy access.
  • Link and QR Code – We’ll provide you with a link and QR code that you can include in your welcome materials so your guests can quickly and easily access the guide.

Why Are We Doing This?

We created this free digital area guide to help visitors have unforgettable experiences—so they return year after year. When they do, they spend money locally, supporting restaurants, shops, and attractions, keeping Southern Illinois thriving.

As owners of the Marion/Shawnee National Forest KOA, we know guests crave this information. By making it easy for them to explore, we’re not just enhancing their stay—we’re strengthening our community.

This guide is 100% free for you and your guests. Let’s work together to keep Southern Illinois a must-visit destination!

Sign up for Free Today!

How to Get Started

  1. Complete the form by providing your contact information and the number of rentals you have.
  2. We’ll mail you a magnet and framed map for each rental and email the link and QR code for your welcome materials.
  3. Display the materials in your rental and include the link/QR code in your welcome email or packet.
  4. Watch your guests enjoy a better experience!

Have questions before getting started? No problem! Give Micah Merrill a call at (618) 629-3606 for more information.

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