by Hiking With Shawn | Sep 8, 2022 | Hiking Tips
What to do at Garden of the Gods Illinois? Garden of the Gods Illinois consists of a recreation area, natural areas, and a designated wilderness area. Garden of the Gods is located in southern Illinois and part of the Hidden Springs Ranger District of the Shawnee...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 25, 2022 | Hiking Tips
22 Benefits of Hiking for Health, Fitness, and Wellness There are a lot of benefits of hiking! Hiking can save your life. It saved my life! It made me healthier. I met my girlfriend because of it. I think that hiking will make me live longer. Hiking can do the same...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 18, 2022 | Hiking Tips
How to do the Shawnee Challenge! Have you heard of the Shawnee Challenge? If not, I created a website for it. So, to sum it up, this is a 10.5-mile adventure challenge where you can hike, mountain bike, or do both activities to complete the challenge route and get a...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 11, 2022 | Hiking Tips
Is the Shawnee National Forest Worth Visiting for Outdoor Adventuring? Are you asking the question – is the Shawnee National Forest worth visiting? I can tell you that the Shawnee National Forest is worth visiting. And I can share with you the many reasons why...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 21, 2022 | Hiking Tips
10 Shawnee National Forest Equestrian Friendly Trailheads to Visit Are you looking for Shawnee National Forest Equestrian Friendly Trailheads to visit for riding on the trails? Luckily for you, quite a few trailheads are made for equestrian/hiker shared use. But there...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 14, 2022 | Hiking Tips
15 Shawnee National Forest Best Views that are a Must See! There are Shawnee National Forest best views worth checking out. Many of these views are so awesome that you want to see them again and again. And these views should be seen multiple times a year because each...