by Hiking With Shawn | May 19, 2023 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Giant City Road Biking Route Itinerary Giant City road biking is great for many different reasons. It’s scenic. It’s great for fitness. It’s lightly trafficked. Your selected road biking route can make or break your cycling adventure. You spent all that money on a...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 15, 2023 | Illinois State Parks, Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Glendixon Mountain Biking Trail Guide Have you enjoyed some Glendixon mountain biking? Have you ever even heard of Glendixon? It combines words from the local mountain biking community in the Shawnee National Forest area. It’s short for Glendale and Dixon. Glendale...
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 24, 2023 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Eagle Falls Waterfall Hiking Guide Have you ever heard of the Eagle Falls Waterfall? This amazing waterfall is attached to an old trail in the Bell Smith Springs area that is no longer being maintained, likely due to budget cuts. Access to this waterfall is rugged,...
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 27, 2023 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Cache River State Natural Area Guide Cache River State Natural Area is a nearly 15,000-acre Illinois state natural area with ample opportunities for fish and game, outdoor recreation, and educational programming. Visitors can enjoy miles upon miles of hiking, biking,...
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 24, 2023 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area Guide Have you ever visited Mermet Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in southern Illinois? It’s an amazing spot for all different kinds of recreational uses. Whether you’re a boater, kayaker, fisherman, hunter,...
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 17, 2023 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Abneyville Rock Trail Guide The Abneyville Rock Trail is a short but very remote hiking trail located in the northwestern Shawnee National Forest near Sand Ridge, with the closest city being Murphysboro. The trail is around four miles out-and-back and has roughly 600...
