Garden of the Gods Outpost

Garden of the Gods Outpost We have souvenirs, ice cream, and more to help you on your hike in the Shawnee National Forest!
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We have souvenirs, ice cream, and other hiking necessities to help you on your hike in the Shawnee National Forest!

A HUGE Bigfoot size thank you to all who came out for Bigfoot Day! It means so much to our family that you would support...
05/31/2026

A HUGE Bigfoot size thank you to all who came out for Bigfoot Day! It means so much to our family that you would support our small business! We feel truly blessed and were blown away by the turn out!

Also thank you to Kenna and Ruthy, our employees, for saying, “hey let’s have a Bigfoot day!”

A huge thank you to ALL our employees who have been preparing things behind the scenes for weeks and those who worked yesterday! A special shout out to our manager Lacy and Dianna who we could not have done this without!

The Sasquatch Bait by Friendly Farms has been a hit! And it tastes amazing!! Stop by to get yours!
05/30/2026

The Sasquatch Bait by Friendly Farms has been a hit! And it tastes amazing!! Stop by to get yours!

All of this fluorspar is in that pile! Come on out! Already a great turn out!
05/30/2026

All of this fluorspar is in that pile! Come on out! Already a great turn out!

Who's coming?
05/30/2026

Who's coming?

HEROD, Ill. (WSIL) — Bigfoot believers, curious explorers, and families looking for summer fun are invited to follow the giant footprints to southern Illinois for a full day of Sasquatch-sized

Bigfoot Day Tomorrow!Schedule:10am - free fluorspar dig pile11am - Bigfoot photo op 11am - Ron Reighard on Banjo12pm - J...
05/29/2026

Bigfoot Day Tomorrow!

Schedule:
10am - free fluorspar dig pile
11am - Bigfoot photo op
11am - Ron Reighard on Banjo
12pm - Jim and Joe “the Sqwatchers” 
1pm - Ron Reighard on Banjo
4pm - Bigfoot photo op

All day or until it runs out:
*fluorspar dig pile
*mystery bigfoot grab bag
*ice cream specials
*pulled pork nachos
*sasquatch bait popcorn
*bigfoot merch for sale

Open 10am to 8pm

05/28/2026

NOW HIRING FOR Timber Ridge Outpost & Cabins:

We are looking to hire a Maintenance/Groundskeeper. Around 20-30hrs per week. Application process will be open now until Saturday, May 30th. Please pick up an application at the Outpost. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and willing to handle a diversity of tasks. Must have a drivers license, able to work on their own, and able to do manual labor outdoors. Preferably able to run a zero-turn mower, and have some carpentry skills.

05/27/2026

Bigfoot Day is this Saturday, May 30 from 10am to 8pm at the Garden of the Gods Outpost!

Address

Karber's Ridge Road And Garden Of The Gods Road
Herod, IL
62947

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 10am - 8pm

Telephone

+16182649091

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