by Hiking With Shawn | Sep 5, 2023 | Hiking Tips
How to Start Mountain Biking in the Shawnee National Forest Have you ever wanted to see more of the Shawnee National Forest without having to quit because it’s getting too late? Mountain biking in the Shawnee National Forest allows you to see more of what the...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 31, 2023 | Hiking Tips
Are You Carrying Too Much in Your Backpack? You could be making the mistake of carrying too much in your backpack. And that could lead to an array of different problems for you. It can create wear and tear on your backpack. It can cause your hiking gear to become...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 29, 2023 | Hiking Tips
Outdoor Adventures in Southern Illinois for Every Season Are you looking for outdoor adventures in Southern Illinois? Maybe you’re more of a spring adventurer. Or maybe you like going outdoors in the fall the most. You could be a winter-only outdoor adventurer. And...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 16, 2023 | Hiking Tips
How to Train for Hiking to Able to Hike Anything Are you looking for best practices for how to train for hiking? The more you train to be a better hiker, the better at hiking you can get. That means it’ll be easier for you to hike longer and take tougher trails....
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 26, 2023 | Hiking Tips
Hiking with Kids: Family-Friendly Trails in Southern Illinois State Parks Hiking with kids in southern Illinois state parks is great for making memories. Whether you’re a parent looking for fun outdoor activities, a teacher looking for a hiking field trip, or...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 13, 2023 | Hiking Tips
Ultimate Bikepacking Gear List: Bikepacking Essentials for Any Trip Knowing what bikepacking gear list items you should take on your overnight biking adventure is important. There are many bikepacking essentials that riders typically forget to take, only to regret...
