by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 19, 2022 | Hiking Tips
10 Awesome Hiking Gift Ideas this Holiday Season Are you looking for hiking gift ideas for that particular hiker in your life? Christmas and other holidays are almost here, and there is little time to shop. Hiking gifts are perfect for our outdoorsy significant other,...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 18, 2022 | Hiking Tips
How to Dress in Layers for Hiking in the Cold Hiking in cold weather doesn’t have to be dreadful if you dress in layers before you go. Layering up for cold-weather hiking will keep you comfortable in any temperature. Dressing in layers is one of the most used and...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 16, 2022 | Hiking Tips
27 Safe Hiking Trails in Southern Illinois during Hunting Season Shotgun hunting season starts this weekend, and you might wonder if there are safe hiking trails! Just because it’s hunting season doesn’t mean you have to give up a weekend of hiking. Hiking is...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 15, 2022 | Hiking Tips
Tunnel Hill Century Ride I finally got around to completing and Tunnel Hill century ride. That’s 100 miles, in case you didn’t know. I rode 100 miles in one day, all on the Tunnel Hill State Trail in beautiful scenic southern Illinois. If you wanted to know how it...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 14, 2022 | Hiking Tips
Section Hiking Versus Thru-Hiking Section hiking versus thru-hiking, do you know the difference between the two? Both section hiking and thru-hiking are usually associated with longer hiking trails. Some of the longer hiking trails are ones you’ve probably heard of....
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 13, 2022 | Hiking Tips
Bell Smith Springs Illinois Hiking with Shawn Trail Journal Bell Smith Springs Illinois is one of the most unique places you’ll ever visit in the Shawnee National Forest! Welcome to another one of my Hiking with Shawn Trail Journal articles, where I feature trail...
