by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 25, 2020 | COVID-19, Cycling, Hiking Tips, Outdoor Fun, Outdoor Safety
The COVID 19 Guide for Southern Illinois Hikers & Outdoor Enthusiasts I wanted to create this guide aimed at the hikers and outdoor enthusiasts of southern Illinois during the era of COVID-19 also known as the Novel Coronavirus. Currently in Illinois, a ‘Stay at...
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 17, 2020 | Outdoor Safety
Hiking Southern Illinois during the COVID-19 Pandemic The phrase ‘COVID-19’ and ‘Pandemic’ are now commonly used phrases that we are hearing every day in most discussions. This deadly disease is now changing the way the entire world does things. The changes will...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 26, 2020 | Trails & Trips
5 Must See Natural Cave Shelters in the Shawnee National Forest There are many Natural Cave Shelters in the Shawnee National Forest that I have visited throughout the years. I always find natural cave shelters to be very interesting to find. Natural cave shelters make...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jan 21, 2020 | Trails & Trips
New Year’s Day Hike at Lusk Creek Wilderness with Old Goat in the Woods My New Year’s Day Hike for this year was spent in the Lusk Creek Wilderness Area of the Shawnee National Forest with Michelle, friends and fellow YouTuber, Old Goat in the Woods and his wife. I...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jan 13, 2020 | Cycling
Biking Tunnel Hill State Trail for Absolute Beginners Biking Tunnel Hill State Trail shouldn’t have to feel like it is specifically reserved for experienced and proficient athletes. When I first started biking Tunnel Hill State Trail, I hadn’t ridden a bicycle in more...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 17, 2019 | Hiking Tips
Lose Weight Hiking & Live Longer Hiking with Shawn made me healthy and saved my life! This is a question that I have been asked from time to time. I always have a short answer – yes, and then I leave it at that. However, I think going into more detail would be...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 22, 2019 | Outdoor Safety
Surviving the Shawnee An Ultimate Safety Guide for Hiking in the Shawnee National Forest Welcome to Surviving the Shawnee, an Ultimate Safety Guide for Hiking in the Shawnee National Forest. The Shawnee National Forest consists of over 250,000 acres of mainly forested...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 1, 2019 | Trails & Trips
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...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 2, 2019 | Trails & Trips
5 Shawnee National ForestScenic Overlooksthat you Must Visit! The Shawnee National Forest was some really awesome scenic overlooks that are worth checking out. Many of these awesome scenic overlooks can see a lot of the Shawnee Forest Countryside and much of southern...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 5, 2019 | Camping & Cabins
Overnight Staysaround theShawnee National Forest When visiting the Shawnee National Forest, if you’re not a local, you might be wondering about the different solutions for overnight stays. I wanted to write an article that I can personally validate when it comes to...
