A Year-End Review of Adventure with Hiking with Shawn in 2024 Welcome to my Year-End Review of Hiking with Shawn. I used to make year-end review videos, which I called Rewinds after YouTube Rewinds. But it takes time to do those and better planning, which I need to...
Dispersed Camping in the Shawnee National Forest: What You Need to Know Before You Go Dispersed camping in the Shawnee National Forest offers a unique escape, but without the right preparation, it can quickly turn from a dream into a challenge. The lack of amenities...
21 Common Hiking Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Common hiking mistakes can turn an enjoyable outdoor adventure into a stressful or even dangerous experience. Picture yourself lost on a trail, dehydrated, or battling blisters because of poor preparation—these scenarios...
Giant City Gnome Roam 2024 Have you done the Giant City Gnome Roam yet? The Giant City Gnome Roam is an annual event put on by Giant City State Park in Makanda, Illinois. The event consists of finding 7 gnome cutouts in order to earn a free Gnome Roam patch. You can...
30 Places to Hike in Southern Illinois During Hunting Season Are 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...
How to Plan Your First Multi-Day Backpacking Trip Are 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...
