by Hiking With Shawn | Jan 5, 2026 | Hiking Tips
10 of My Favorite Frozen Waterfalls in Southern Illinois for 2026 Are you ready to chase frozen waterfalls in Southern Illinois? It’s already January, and you know what that means. It means it’s likely going to get colder, and any rain or snow that falls will aid in...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 27, 2025 | Hiking Tips
How to Properly Plan for a Winter Hiking Trip It’s important to plan for a winter hiking trip, the right way to prevent any mishaps or safety hazards that can ruin your day. Winter brings in a lot of extra hazards that other seasons lack. A lot of hikers don’t...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 25, 2025 | Hiking Tips
10 Winter Shawnee National Forest Day Trips to Do in 2026 Are you looking for winter Shawnee National Forest day trips to hike in 2026? I’ve created a list of some great winter day trips in and around the Shawnee National Forest for you to try in 2026. These hikes...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 20, 2025 | Hiking Tips
Winter Hiking with Dogs: Safety, Gear, and Paw Care Winter hiking with dogs can be an incredible experience because you’ll deal with fewer crowds, cooler temperatures, and happy pups. However, there are associated risks to consider. Some risks are unique to dogs when...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 18, 2025 | Hiking Tips
10 Hikes to See Scenic Overlooks in Southern Illinois Are you searching for scenic overlooks in Southern Illinois? Well, look no further. I’ve been all over Southern Illinois again and again searching for the best scenic overlooks. I’m always looking at topo maps and...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 13, 2025 | Hiking Tips
How to Read Winter Animal Tracks on Your Hike Have you ever wanted to learn how to read winter animal tracks on your hike? Winter gives you the perfect opportunity to discover a story being created in the snow. The story is by all the critters in the area living in...
