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Check out the latest blog posts from Hiking with Shawn. Be sure to head over to my main blog for access to all my posts.
The Dome at Blueberry Hill Video Guide
The Dome at Blueberry Hill Video GuideIn this video, I share my experience from staying at the Dome at Blueberry Hill. The Dome at Blueberry Hill Video Guide features a dome-shaped Airbnb home that is probably one of the most unique places to stay in the Shawnee...
Fort Jefferson Hill Scenic Overlook Guide
Fort Jefferson Hill Scenic Overlook GuideHave you ever been to Fort Jefferson Hill Scenic Overlook near Wickliffe, Kentucky? This is a great roadside stop if you’re visiting Wickliffe Mounds or biking on the Mississippi River Trail. It features a beautiful overlook,...
ASMR LBL Creek Hike Video
ASMR LBL Creek Hike VideoIn this video, we explore a creek located in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky and hike down to it. Although there is some talking in this video, I've tried my best to create an ASMR-type video for you to...
Latest Local Hiking Trail Guides
Check out the hiking, cycling, and kayaking Trail Guides by Hiking with Shawn. Visit my Main Trail Guides page to see all the guides.
Fort Jefferson Hill Scenic Overlook Guide
Fort Jefferson Hill Scenic Overlook GuideHave you ever been to Fort Jefferson Hill Scenic Overlook near Wickliffe, Kentucky? This is a great roadside stop if you’re visiting Wickliffe Mounds or biking on the Mississippi River Trail. It features a beautiful overlook,...
ASMR LBL Creek Hike Video
ASMR LBL Creek Hike VideoIn this video, we explore a creek located in the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky and hike down to it. Although there is some talking in this video, I've tried my best to create an ASMR-type video for you to...
One Horse Gap Video Guide
One Horse Gap Video GuideIn this video, we visit the One Horse Gap area of the Shawnee National Forest. We explore One Horse Gap, Rocky Top overlook, and the Story Cemetery, where a Cherokee woman is buried.What You’ll See at One Horse Gap There is a lot to see when...
Latest Gear Reviews by Hiking with Shawn
Check out the latest hiking, cycling, and kayaking gear reviews by Hiking with Shawn. Visit my Main Gear Reviews page to see all my reviews.
Janji Trail Tights for Hiking and Trail Running
Janji Trail Tights for Hiking and Trail RunningJanji Trail Tights have become my go-to tights for hiking and trail running when the weather is cool outside. The trail tights by Janji are for everyone, really. You can wear them hiking, trail running, backpacking, and...
AllTrails Hiking App Review
AllTrails Hiking App ReviewThe AllTrails hiking app is a great way to navigate hiking trails, as long as you use it to its fullest potential. AllTrails is a well-known hiking navigation app that has been tried and tested. It’s important to use some sort of navigation...
Yaktrax Review for Winter Hiking
Yaktrax Review for Winter HikingHave you ever used Yaktrax on your hike before? This gear item securely attaches to your footwear to improve traction on snow and ice. Hiking in the winter often means increased dangers of slipping and falling. But Yaktrax can help...
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