by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 2, 2022 | Hiking Tips
How to go Hiking in the Rain Doe the very idea of hiking in the rain scare you or make you think it’s too dangerous to do? What if I told you that hiking in the rain could be as safe as hiking in any condition and make for a much better hiking experience? Hiking in...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 30, 2022 | Hiking Tips
Why Early Morning Hiking is the Way To Go Are you into early morning hiking, or do you like to sleep in before getting up to go for a hike? Did you know that hiking in the morning might be what you need to make your day better? Not everyone can hike in the morning...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 29, 2022 | Hiking Tips
5 Best Illinois State Park Trails to Visit this Year There are a lot of Illinois State Park Trails to choose from in the southern part of the state! I wanted to feature five great trails you should check out this year. Here are 5 of my favorite Illinois State Park...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 28, 2022 | Hiking Tips
Future Hiking with Shawn Group Hikes Hiking with Shawn group hikes is something I’m planning to do more of soon. I know that many of you would like to hike with me, and I’d love to hike with you. I have some ideas for group hiking events. I’d also like to see your...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 27, 2022 | Hiking Tips
Another Successful Black Friday Hike! The Hiking with Shawn Black Friday Hike concluded with 15 happy hikers. We met at Golden Circle Trailhead at 9:30 AM on Black Friday morning. We hiked 3 miles. We saw Knights of the Golden Circle, Mushroom Rock, Buzzard’s Roost,...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 26, 2022 | Hiking Tips
Shawnee National Forest Lodging Guide Looking for Shawnee National Forest lodging for your next visit to Southern Illinois? Look no further because this ultimate guide was created for you. The Shawnee National Forest spans nearly 300,000 acres across beautiful scenic...