by Hiking With Shawn | Jan 22, 2023 | Hiking Tips
5 Hiking Mistakes You Shouldn’t Be Making Hiking mistakes happen. Like any mistake, there are mistakes in everything. But we should try our best to avoid mistakes whenever possible. The same goes for the mistakes we make during our hiking adventures. It’s easy to make...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jan 21, 2023 | Hiking Tips
Giant City versus Ferne Clyffe: Which State Park is Better? Giant City versus Ferne Clyffe – which State Park do you think is better than the other? First, I didn’t make this article to point out what’s wrong with either park. That’s not what I do, and that’s not what...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jan 20, 2023 | Hiking Tips
What’s the Best Part of Shawnee National Forest? Do you want to know what the best part of Shawnee National Forest is? It depends on what type of outdoor activities you’re into. The Shawnee National Forest has something for everyone. That’s what makes southern...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jan 19, 2023 | Hiking Tips
10 Shawnee National Forest Historical Areas to See in 2023 Are you interested in visiting Shawnee National Forest historical areas? Southern Illinois is full of them! There’s much history throughout the Shawnee National Forest and our local state parks. And you can...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jan 18, 2023 | Hiking Tips
6 Great Southern Illinois Workout Hikes Are you looking for Southern Illinois workout hikes? There are Shawnee National Forest fitness trails throughout southern Illinois. There are trails for all different types of exercising, too. Hiking is a great way to stay in...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jan 17, 2023 | Hiking Tips
8 Rules of Hiking Etiquette Do you use hiking etiquette when enjoying the trails? Hiking etiquette isn’t there to ruin your fun. It’s not there to interfere with your right to public land. It isn’t there to boss you around and make you feel controlled....
