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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.
Summer Hiking Tips for the Shawnee National Forest
Summer Hiking Tipsfor theShawnee National Forest Below is some summer hiking tips meant to help you have a more positive experience while hiking the Shawnee National Forest during the summer months. I’ve heard numerous folks say they don’t hike the Shawnee National...
4 Longer Southern Illinois Trails in or around the Shawnee National Forest
4 Longer Southern Illinois Trailsin or around theShawnee National Forest There are many longer Southern Illinois trails in and around the Shawnee National Forest that caters to outdoor adventurers looking for something different. We will be taking a look at 4 of these...
Hiking Millstone Bluff in the Shawnee National Forest
Hiking Millstone Bluff in the Shawnee National Forest Millstone Bluff is a Day-Use only site meaning that it is only open from dawn until dusk. No camping is allowed in this area. Millstone Bluff, located in the southern Illinois Shawnee National Forest is an...
Hiking Little Grand Canyon in the Shawnee National Forest
Hiking Little Grand Canyon in the Shawnee National Forest Little Grand Canyon is a popular destination in the Shawnee National Forest where thousands of visitors hike on an annual basis during all seasons. Little Grand Canyon is a great hiking spot in southern...
Walking LaRue Pine Hills Snake Road
Walking LaRue Pine Hills Snake Road How to safely enjoy a walk on a road closed off for snake migrationLaRue Pine Hills Snake Road is Forest Service Road #345 located within the Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District of the US Forest Service managed Shawnee...
Ferne Clyffe State Park – A view into Southern Illinois State Parks
Ferne Clyffe State Park A view into Southern Illinois State Parks Ferne Clyffe State Park, located near Goreville, Illinois minutes away from the Interstate 24 exit at Goreville/Tunnel Hill offers a unique experience for the outdoor enthusiasts in everyone....
Giant City State Park – A view into Southern Illinois State Parks
Giant City State Park A view into Southern Illinois State ParksGiant City State Park, located in Makanda, Illinois minutes away from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale offers outdoor enthusiasts a glimpse into a time before technology and modern civilization...
5 Kid Friendly Shawnee National Forest Day Hiking Trails
5 Kid Friendly Shawnee National Forest Day Hiking TrailsGiant City Nature Trail © Hiking with Shawn, LLCKid Friendly Shawnee National Forest Day Hiking Trails exist within the forest. The Shawnee National Forest is a great forest for people of all ages and hiking...
Top 5 Southern Illinois Waterfall Destinations
Top 5 Southern Illinois Waterfall Destinations Indian Kitchen. Photo Courtesy of Hiking with Shawn The Top 5 Southern Illinois Waterfall Destinations that I have mentioned below are destinations that will simply blow your mind. These hand picked Southern Illinois...
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