by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 16, 2020 | Hiking Tips
10 Less Crowded Shawnee National Forest Areas for Different Activities! Less crowded Shawnee National Forest areas are a big deal right now. With the current pandemic crisis and the need to Recreate Responsibly, less crowded Shawnee National Forest areas can help...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 14, 2020 | Hiking Tips
10 Hiking Gear Essentials for Shawnee National Forest Hiking Trips Hiking gear essentials are important for ensuring that your hiking trips can be positive and comfortable. The Shawnee National Forest is just like any other forest-rugged and full of nature that can be...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 21, 2020 | Hiking Tips
Recreate Responsibly Recreate Responsibly – As Illinois moves towards a transition into Phase Three of the Restore Illinois plan, more outdoor recreational opportunities are set to open for public use as long as safety guidelines are followed. This means that...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 4, 2020 | Hiking Tips
SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST AND SOUTHERN ILLINOIS STATE RECREATIONAL AREAS UPDATED COVID-19 RESOURCE CENTER General DisclaimerThis page is not an official page of the US Forest Service or Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This page was created by Hiking with...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 1, 2020 | Hiking Tips
Southern Illinois State Parks and COVID-19 Southern Illinois State Parks and Covid-19 As many of you may know, the Illinois ‘Stay at Home’ Executive Order was extended until May 30, 2020 with some additional modifications made to it. These modifications...
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 29, 2020 | Hiking Tips
Beginner Hiking Gear for Hiking the Shawnee National Forest Beginner hiking gear is an important topic if you are just getting into hiking. The Shawnee National Forest isn’t a huge National Forest that requires mass amounts of gear like that of the Pacific Crest Trail...
