by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 27, 2020 | Hiking Tips
A Case Against the Creation of Cairns (Rock Stacking)… Cairn destroying. If you watch my videos, look at my photos and follow me on social media, you’ll know I’ve written and said the phrase ‘cairn destroying’ many times throughout my Hiking with Shawn adventure. You...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 4, 2020 | Hiking Tips, Trails & Trips
5 Southern Illinois State Parks: To Do List Southern Illinois State Parks are great for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy nature while also getting out with friends and family. While most southern Illinois State Parks offer some kind of hiking trail, there is...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 21, 2020 | Hiking Tips
10 Hiking Hacks to make your Hike Better! Hiking hacks can go a long way to make your hike better. Hiking hacks are little tricks to make hiking easier for you to focus on enjoyment of the hike. Most hiking hacks we tend to learn on our own – I know I have over the...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 16, 2020 | Trails & Trips
10 Less Crowded Shawnee National Forest Areas for Different Activities! Less crowded Shawnee National Forest areas are a big deal right now. With the current pandemic crisis and the need to Recreate Responsibly, less crowded Shawnee National Forest areas can help...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 14, 2020 | Hiking Tips
10 Hiking Gear Essentials for Shawnee National Forest Hiking Trips Hiking gear essentials are important for ensuring that your hiking trips can be positive and comfortable. The Shawnee National Forest is just like any other forest-rugged and full of nature that can be...
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...
