10 Cool Hiking Spots in Southern Illinois to Enjoy this Summer It’s a scorcher out there, and cool hiking spots in Southern Illinois are what you need to enjoy the outdoors this summer. Lucky for you, I’ve spent years finding the best places to beat the heat and still...
Top 10 Summer Hiking Hazards in the Shawnee National Forest There are many summer hiking hazards not only in the Shawnee National Forest but any other natural area you visit. Now, you can hide inside and avoid the trail in the summer if you live in fear. However, you...
10 Places Where to Swim in Southern Illinois Are you trying to find out where to swim in Southern Illinois? It’s after Memorial Day, so all the swimming opportunities are now open. But where to go? That’s the question. There are beaches. There are pools. There are...
10 Southern Illinois Summer Hikes to Enjoy in 2024 Are you looking for some good Southern Illinois summer hikes this year? Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you have to quit hiking. There are still plenty of great spots to go that aren’t overgrown or full of...
10 Family Outdoor Itineraries in the Shawnee National Forest Are you looking for family outdoor itineraries in the Shawnee National Forest? You’ve come to the right place. I have 10 different outdoor itineraries made for families visiting the region. These plans cater...
Hiking with Shawn Opposes the National Park Service Transfer This blog is a little different. I’m officially stating my opinion on the Shawnee National Park and Climate Preserves proposal. My opinion is that I and Hiking with Shawn OPPOSES the transfer of the Shawnee...
