by Hiking With Shawn | May 21, 2020 | COVID-19, Outdoor Safety
#RecreateResponsibly As Illinois moves towards a transition into Phase Three of the Restore Illinois plan, more outdoor recreational opportunities are set to open for public use as long as safety guidelines are followed. This means that outdoor recreation within the...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 4, 2020 | COVID-19
SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST AND SOUTHERN ILLINOIS STATE RECREATIONAL AREAS UPDATED COVID-19 RESOURCE CENTER General DisclaimerThis page is not an official page of the US Forest Service or Illinois Department of Natural Resources. This page was created by Hiking with...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 1, 2020 | COVID-19
Southern Illinois State Parks and COVID-19 As many of you may know, the Illinois ‘Stay at Home’ Executive Order was extended until May 30, 2020 with some additional modifications made to it. These modifications allow some select state parks and...
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 29, 2020 | Hiking Tips
Beginner Hiking Gear for Hiking the Shawnee National Forest Beginner hiking gear is an important topic if you are just getting into hiking. The Shawnee National Forest isn’t a huge National Forest that requires mass amounts of gear like that of the Pacific Crest Trail...
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 24, 2020 | Trails & Trips
Hiking Jackson Hole Ecological Area in the Shawnee National Forest Join Hiking with Shawn as we hike Jackson Hole Ecological Area in the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois. Jackson Hole Ecological Area includes beautiful waterfalls, awesome bluffage, and...
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...
