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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.
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...
Baleaf Winter Running Thermal Tights Review
Baleaf Winter Running Thermal Tights ReviewBaleaf Winter Running Thermal Tights are one of your choices for budget-friendly active apparel. Winter tights make an important difference for men and women who recreate outdoors. They’re designed to keep you warm whether...
10 Short Hiking Trails in Southern Illinois for Cold Weather Hikes
10 Short Hiking Trails in Southern Illinois for Cold Weather HikesAre you looking for short hiking trails in Southern Illinois for cold weather hikes? Winter is here for a while, and it will eventually get really cold, as it always does in Southern Illinois. That...
Latest Trail Guides
Check out the latest trail guides published in the Hiking with Shawn Blog.
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...
Koomer Ridge Campground Guide
Koomer Ridge Campground GuideHave you ever stayed at Koomer Ridge Campground in the Red River Gorge of Daniel Boone National Forest in eastern Kentucky? My wife and I stayed at Koomer Ridge for an extended weekend during our one-year wedding anniversary and explored...
Latest Gear Reviews
Check out my latest outdoor gear reviews posted in the Hiking with Shawn Blog.
Alps Mountaineering Alliance Trekking Poles Review
Alps Mountaineering Alliance Trekking Poles ReviewI’ve been using the Alps Mountaineering Alliance Trekking Poles as my first experience with trekking poles, so I wanted to give my honest opinion of these trekking poles. In this review, I’ll share my likes, dislikes,...
Osprey Talon 6 Waist Pack Review
Osprey Talon 6 Waist Pack ReviewThe Osprey Talon 6 Waist Pack is a great option for day hikers who don’t want to carry a load on their backs. The Talon 6 Waist Pack by Osprey Packs is definitely one of a kind for hiking day packs. Instead of putting a load on your...
REI Swiftland 9 Running Short Tights Review
REI Swiftland 9 Running Short Tights ReviewThis is my review of the REI Swiftland 9 Running Short Tights for hiking and trail running. These short tights are designed for hiking and trail running. This review is for the men’s version of these shorts. There was a...
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