Hiking with Shawn – Shawnee National Forest
Learn about everything Shawnee National Forest and Southern Illinois State Parks on this official Hiking with Shawn website. Find trail guides, blogs, top 10s, gear reviews, and updated conditions for the Shawnee here on Hiking with Shawn. The Shawnee National Forest is a nearly 280,000-acre National Forest located in Southern Illinois.
Hiking with Shawn is an outdoor recreation brand that promotes hiking, biking, and outdoor use centering around the Shawnee National Forest, Southern Illinois state parks, and beyond. This brand was founded by Southern Illinois native and avid outdoorsman Shawn Gossman. Shawn is also a licensed and permitted hiking guide offering guide services in the Shawnee National Forest.
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10 Shawnee National Forest Campgrounds for Every Visitor
10 Shawnee National Forest Campgrounds for Every VisitorShawnee National Forest campgrounds are scattered all across the National Forest. Whether you need an electrical hookup, a tent site, or want to get away from the crowds, a campground is suitable for you. And the...
100 Things To Do in the Shawnee National Forest!
100 Things To Do in the Shawnee National Forest!Shawnee National Forest has so many things to do! The Shawnee isn’t the largest National Forest out there. It isn’t even the second largest or the third. With under 300,000 total acres of National Forest, you might think...
Shawnee National Forest Snakes: Should you be concerned?
Shawnee National Forest Snakes: Should you be concerned?Shawnee National Forest snakes have been a big topic lately on social media! I’m sure I have helped make it a topic, too. I post photos and videos of snakes I encounter on my hiking and biking adventures around...
Little Grand Canyon Trail Guide – Shawnee National Forest
Little Grand Canyon Trail Guide Shawnee National ForestLittle Grand Canyon is a popular day hiking loop trail located on the western side of the Shawnee National Forest near Carbondale, Illinois. This is a full loop hike of about 3.5-miles total. The best way to hike...
10 Shawnee National Forest Horse Campgrounds to Stay at in 2022
10 Shawnee National Forest Horse Campgrounds to Stay at in 2022Are you looking for great Shawnee National Forest horse campgrounds to stay at this year? Do you want to find campgrounds with unique features and close to excellent trails to ride? This article will point...
27 Hiking Tips for Beginner Hikers
27 Hiking Tips for Beginner HikersHere are 27 essential hiking tips aimed at beginner hikers. If you’re new to hiking and want to make the best out of a hiking experience, this article is definitely for you. I’ve been hiking most of my life, but I got into serious...
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