Hiking with Shawn Blog
Welcome to the Hiking with Shawn Blog! You can expect weekly blog posts featuring hiking, camping, cycling, and kayaking tips. I also post trail guides around Southern Illinois and beyond. You’ll also find gear reviews on the Hiking with Shawn Blog, as well.
Latest from the Hiking with Shawn Blog
The Hiking with Shawn Blog will feature one post a week featuring outdoor recreation tips, trail guides, and gear reviews.
Janji Trail Half Tights Review for Hiking and Trail Running
Janji Trail Half Tights Review for Hiking and Trail RunningI’ve been wearing the Janji Trail Half Tights for hiking and trail running for a little over a year now. The Janji shorts are growing in popularity as a main choice for trail runners and hikers who prefer the...
How to Choose the Right Hiking Trail When You Only Have 1-2 Hours
How to Choose the Right Hiking Trail When You Only Have 1-2 HoursYou can choose the right hiking trail if you only have a few hours of hiking to spare through proper planning. Not every hike needs to be an all-day adventure. You might have a busy schedule with work,...
Bollinger Mill State Historic Site Guide
Bollinger Mill State Historic Site GuideHave you ever been to the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Missouri before? This quiet and scenic historical site can be found right off Highway 34 near Burfordville, Missouri. It features a museum, an old mill site, a...
Osprey Manta 34 Hydration Pack Backpack Review
Osprey Manta 34 Hydration Pack Backpack ReviewThe Osprey Manta 34 Hydration Pack is a 34-liter backpack with multiple compartments, a hydration bladder, and adjustable straps to fit most figures. This backpack is a great option for day hikers, shorter backpacking...
10 Small Gear Upgrades that Make Long Hikes Feel Easier
10 Small Gear Upgrades that Make Long Hikes Feel EasierWe all want to make long hikes feel easier. Longer hikes tend to feel a lot harder than they should. There is just so much fatigue, discomfort, and friction. But the truth is, you don’t need big, expensive gear...
Audubon Wetlands Trail
Audubon Wetlands Trail GuideHave you ever hiked at the Audubon Wetlands Trail near John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, Kentucky? In this trail guide, I’ll show you everything you need to know about finding, visiting, hiking, and enjoying the Audubon Wetlands...
AlpineAire Foods Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo Review
AlpineAire Foods Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo ReviewHave you tried the AlpineAire Foods Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo yet? My wife and I took this freeze-dried food option with us on a recent backpacking trip and tried it out. To make my review blogs more...
How to Plan a Last Minute Hike without Overthinking it
How to Plan a Last Minute Hike without Overthinking itIf the urge to hike hits fast and you’re too busy trying to plan a last minute hike, you might overthink it enough to actually ruin the hike. Overthinking your hiking plans will definitely kill spontaneous hikes....
John James Audubon State Park Guide
John James Audubon State Park GuideHave you been to the John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, Kentucky? It’s a great state park. My wife and I visited recently and really enjoyed our visit. In this guide, I’ll give you a full review of the state park and what to...
Latest Trail Guides
Check out the latest trail guides published in the Hiking with Shawn Blog.
Bollinger Mill State Historic Site Guide
Bollinger Mill State Historic Site GuideHave you ever been to the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Missouri before? This quiet and scenic historical site can be found right off Highway 34 near Burfordville, Missouri. It features a museum, an old mill site, a...
Audubon Wetlands Trail
Audubon Wetlands Trail GuideHave you ever hiked at the Audubon Wetlands Trail near John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, Kentucky? In this trail guide, I’ll show you everything you need to know about finding, visiting, hiking, and enjoying the Audubon Wetlands...
John James Audubon State Park Guide
John James Audubon State Park GuideHave you been to the John James Audubon State Park in Henderson, Kentucky? It’s a great state park. My wife and I visited recently and really enjoyed our visit. In this guide, I’ll give you a full review of the state park and what to...
Latest Gear Reviews
Check out my latest outdoor gear reviews posted in the Hiking with Shawn Blog.
Janji Trail Half Tights Review for Hiking and Trail Running
Janji Trail Half Tights Review for Hiking and Trail RunningI’ve been wearing the Janji Trail Half Tights for hiking and trail running for a little over a year now. The Janji shorts are growing in popularity as a main choice for trail runners and hikers who prefer the...
Osprey Manta 34 Hydration Pack Backpack Review
Osprey Manta 34 Hydration Pack Backpack ReviewThe Osprey Manta 34 Hydration Pack is a 34-liter backpack with multiple compartments, a hydration bladder, and adjustable straps to fit most figures. This backpack is a great option for day hikers, shorter backpacking...
AlpineAire Foods Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo Review
AlpineAire Foods Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo ReviewHave you tried the AlpineAire Foods Wild Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo yet? My wife and I took this freeze-dried food option with us on a recent backpacking trip and tried it out. To make my review blogs more...
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