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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.
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The Hiking with Shawn Blog will feature one post a week featuring outdoor recreation tips, trail guides, and gear reviews.
Hiking with Shawn News: Advertising and Guest Writers
Hiking with Shawn News: Advertising and Guest WritersHowdy from Hiking with Shawn! I’m writing this special blog post today to announce some new features on the Hiking with Shawn website and blog. In this post, we are going to focus on advertising on this website and...
10 Shawnee National Forest Family Adventures to do in 2022
10 Shawnee National Forest Family Adventures to do in 2022Are you looking for fun Shawnee National Forest family adventures to do in 2022? There are plenty of adventures to go on in the Shawnee that are fun and practical for children and family members of all ages....
Top 10 Shawnee National Forest Maps & Apps
Top 10 Shawnee National Forest Maps & AppsShawnee National Forest maps and apps can make your hiking experience a lot better. It might seem like there are no good resources out there for navigating the forest. However, you’d be surprised to know how many Shawnee...
Graffiti in the Shawnee National Forest is not a New Trend!
Graffiti in the Shawnee National Forest is not a New Trend!Disclaimer: This in an opinion piece that others may agree with. I respect your opinion the same even if I may not agree with it. I am writing this article in response to suggestive statements and speculations...
10 Southern Illinois Hiking Trails for Every Type of Hiker
10 Southern Illinois Hiking Trails for Every Type of HikerSouthern Illinois hiking trails are some of the best in the state. Southern Illinois is home of the state’s only National Forest so it’s safe to say that you can find plenty of hiking trails here. In this...
Top 10 Southern Illinois State Parks to Visit in 2022
Top 10 Southern Illinois State Parks to Visit in 2022Southern Illinois state parks are some of the best state parks to visit for the entire state of Illinois. The southern Illinois state parks often blend into or reside very closely to the Shawnee National Forest. So,...
10 Shawnee National Forest Cabins for a Unique Experience
10 Shawnee National Forest Cabins for a Unique ExperienceShawnee National Forest cabins are everywhere in southern Illinois. If you want a unique experience in the Shawnee National Forest, cabins are a great way to help with that. But there are many Shawnee National...
Top 10 Shawnee National Forest Towns to Visit in Southern Illinois
Top 10 Shawnee National Forest Towns to Visit in Southern IllinoisShawnee National Forest towns are all a part of the Southern Illinois experience. While visiting the Shawnee, you will want to include visits into some of the Shawnee National Forest towns for other...
Top 10 Shawnee National Forest Waterfalls that are a Must See
Top 10 Shawnee National Forest Waterfalls that are a Must SeeShawnee National Forest waterfalls are some of the best waterfalls in the Midwest. The ancient oceans that once reached the southern tip of what we now call Illinois left behind amazing bluffs and canyons...
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