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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.
22 Benefits of Hiking for Health, Fitness, and Wellness
22 Benefits of Hiking for Health, Fitness, and WellnessThere are a lot of benefits of hiking! Hiking can save your life. It saved my life! It made me healthier. I met my girlfriend because of it. I think that hiking will make me live longer. Hiking can do the same for...
How to do the Shawnee Challenge!
How to do the Shawnee Challenge!Have you heard of the Shawnee Challenge? If not, I created a website for it. So, to sum it up, this is a 10.5-mile adventure challenge where you can hike, mountain bike, or do both activities to complete the challenge route and get a...
Is the Shawnee National Forest Worth Visiting for Outdoor Adventuring?
Is the Shawnee National Forest Worth Visiting for Outdoor Adventuring?Are you asking the question - is the Shawnee National Forest worth visiting? I can tell you that the Shawnee National Forest is worth visiting. And I can share with you the many reasons why you’d...
Rim Rock National Recreation Trail – Shawnee National Forest – Trail Guide
Rim Rock National Recreation Trail Shawnee National Forest Trail GuideRim Rock National Recreation Trail is a premier recreation area in the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois. Rim Rock offers multiple hiking opportunities, historical sightseeing, nature...
One Horse Gap Hiking Guide – Shawnee National Forest
One Horse Gap Hiking Guide for the Shawnee National ForestOne Horse Gap is a beautiful area located in the Shawnee National Forest. There are ample hiking opportunities available at this location. Other great activities in this area include fishing, paddling,...
10 Shawnee National Forest Equestrian Friendly Trailheads to Visit
10 Shawnee National Forest Equestrian Friendly Trailheads to VisitAre you looking for Shawnee National Forest Equestrian Friendly Trailheads to visit for riding on the trails? Luckily for you, quite a few trailheads are made for equestrian/hiker shared use. But there...
15 Shawnee National Forest Best Views that are a Must See!
15 Shawnee National Forest Best Views that are a Must See!There are Shawnee National Forest best views worth checking out. Many of these views are so awesome that you want to see them again and again. And these views should be seen multiple times a year because each...
15 Shawnee National Forest Safety Tips for Summer Hiking in 2022
15 Shawnee National Forest Safety Tips for Summer Hiking in 2022Below are some Shawnee National Forest safety tips that could save your life. Safety in the Shawnee National Forest is critical, especially during summer when more hazards are present. The Shawnee is a...
10 Shawnee National Forest Swimming Holes for Everyone
10 Shawnee National Forest Swimming Holes for EveryoneAre you looking for Shawnee National Forest swimming holes? This summer has been pretty hot so far. It is nice to take a dip outside and cool off after a hot day of hiking and recreating. Luckily, the Shawnee...
Latest Trail Guides
Check out the latest trail guides published in the Hiking with Shawn Blog.
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Ferne Clyffe State Park
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Ferne Clyffe State ParkFerne Clyffe State Park is a very beautiful and scenic Illinois state park located in the center of the southern Illinois region. Ferne Clyffe State Park offers a little something just about every type of...
Giant City State Park Trail Guide
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Giant City State ParkThis guide concentrates on the entire hiking trail inventory of Giant City State Park. Giant City State Park is located south of Carbondale and resides in both Jackson and Union counties in the town of...
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Garden of the Gods Wilderness (Hitching Post)
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Garden of the Gods Wilderness (Hitching Post)When most people think about Garden of the Gods, they think about the Observation Trail or Indian Point. No one ever really thinks about the other hiking opportunities around the...
Latest Gear Reviews
Check out my latest outdoor gear reviews posted in the Hiking with Shawn Blog.
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