by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 24, 2020 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Piney Creek Ravine Piney Creek Ravine, while well known, is a sort of hidden gem in southern Illinois. It is located on the west side of the state near Ava, Illinois and provides a wonderful hiking opportunity as well as an...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 1, 2020 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Blackjack Oak Trail One of our favorite fall colors trails is called Blackjack Oak Trail and it’s inside Ferne Clyffe State Park. While the state park has a lot of popular trails, Blackjack Oak Trail is often passed by and never...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 1, 2019 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Red Cedar Trail Giant City State Park Backpacking Guide Red Cedar Trail at Giant City State Park is the premier backpacking trail of the entire inventory of trails within the state park. If you are looking for a rugged and more wilderness-like experience, the Red...