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...
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....
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...
How I Find Waterfalls Hiking with Shawn Trail Journal Have you ever wondered how I find waterfalls throughout the Shawnee National Forest? Welcome to another Trail Journal, where in this edition, I discuss my tactics on how I find waterfalls throughout remote areas of...
Snake Road Illinois Hiking with Shawn Trail Journal Have you ever been to Snake Road Illinois? It’s a forest road of a few miles that is closed to vehicle traffic two times a year so that snakes can safely migrate across. Welcome to another edition of the Hiking with...
The Benefits of Hiking Solo There are benefits of hiking solo if you tackle the trail on your own rather than with someone else. Hiking Solo allows you to set your own pace and create your adventure. It allows you the feeling of solitude and lack of noise. It will...
