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30 Places to Hike in Southern Illinois During Hunting Season
30 Places to Hike in Southern Illinois During Hunting SeasonAre you looking for places to hike in Southern Illinois during hunting season? Firearm hunting season in Southern Illinois starts soon. During that time, avoid anywhere there might be hunters. It's respectful...
How to Plan Your First Multi-Day Backpacking Trip
How to Plan Your First Multi-Day Backpacking TripAre you hoping to go on your first multi-day backpacking trip? A multi-day backpacking trip involves hiking for multiple days and camping along the trail. It can be challenging and hard work, but it can also be a very...
Men’s Merrell Crosslander 3 Low Hiking Boots Review
Men's Merrell Crosslander 3 Low Hiking Boots ReviewThis is my review of the Men's Merrell Crosslander 3 Low Hiking Boots! These versatile shoes, marketed as low hiking boots but more akin to hiking shoes, have been my trusted companions for a few months now. I'm...
Latest Local Hiking Trail Guides
Check out the hiking, cycling, and kayaking Trail Guides by Hiking with Shawn. Be sure to head over to my main blog for access to all my guides.
30 Places to Hike in Southern Illinois During Hunting Season
30 Places to Hike in Southern Illinois During Hunting SeasonAre you looking for places to hike in Southern Illinois during hunting season? Firearm hunting season in Southern Illinois starts soon. During that time, avoid anywhere there might be hunters. It's respectful...
How to Plan Your First Multi-Day Backpacking Trip
How to Plan Your First Multi-Day Backpacking TripAre you hoping to go on your first multi-day backpacking trip? A multi-day backpacking trip involves hiking for multiple days and camping along the trail. It can be challenging and hard work, but it can also be a very...
Men’s Merrell Crosslander 3 Low Hiking Boots Review
Men's Merrell Crosslander 3 Low Hiking Boots ReviewThis is my review of the Men's Merrell Crosslander 3 Low Hiking Boots! These versatile shoes, marketed as low hiking boots but more akin to hiking shoes, have been my trusted companions for a few months now. I'm...
Latest Gear Reviews by Hiking with Shawn
Check out the latest hiking, cycling, and kayaking gear reviews by Hiking with Shawn. Be sure to head over to my main blog for access to all my posts.
30 Places to Hike in Southern Illinois During Hunting Season
30 Places to Hike in Southern Illinois During Hunting SeasonAre you looking for places to hike in Southern Illinois during hunting season? Firearm hunting season in Southern Illinois starts soon. During that time, avoid anywhere there might be hunters. It's respectful...
How to Plan Your First Multi-Day Backpacking Trip
How to Plan Your First Multi-Day Backpacking TripAre you hoping to go on your first multi-day backpacking trip? A multi-day backpacking trip involves hiking for multiple days and camping along the trail. It can be challenging and hard work, but it can also be a very...
Men’s Merrell Crosslander 3 Low Hiking Boots Review
Men's Merrell Crosslander 3 Low Hiking Boots ReviewThis is my review of the Men's Merrell Crosslander 3 Low Hiking Boots! These versatile shoes, marketed as low hiking boots but more akin to hiking shoes, have been my trusted companions for a few months now. I'm...
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