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...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 11, 2025 | Hiking Tips
10 Great Restaurants in Southern Illinois to Get Christmas Gift Cards At Do you like great restaurants in Southern Illinois? I bet you do. I know I do. I bet your friends, family, and co-workers would like them, as well. That’s why you should consider getting them the...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 6, 2025 | Hiking Tips
How to Take Better Hiking Pictures in the Snow Are you looking to take better hiking pictures in the snow? It’s winter. You’re a hiker. You like taking pictures of your hikes. Winter landscapes can be perfect for creating stunning photos, but they can be challenging...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 2, 2025 | Hiking Tips
10 Local Southern Illinois Gift Shops to Get Holiday Gifts from This Year You should buy from local Southern Illinois gift shops this holiday season. Shopping local will help the community and give you a better experience. While there is way more than 10 to list,...
