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2023 Annual Black Friday Hike
2023 Annual Black Friday HikeThe annual Black Friday Hike is approaching. It’s this Friday! Location: Jackson Falls Trailhead Time: 10:00 AM CST Hike: Trail 049 Loop (6 miles) Conditions and Difficulty: Moderately rugged with rolling hills, creek crossings, uneven...
Biggest Hiking Challenges: A Guide to Overcoming Common Hiking Problems
Biggest Hiking Challenges: A Guide to Overcoming Common Hiking ProblemsWhat are the biggest hiking challenges that you run into? Chances are, you’ve had some challenges with hiking. I know I have and still do, and I’ve hiked multiple days a week, every week, for the...
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking in the Shawnee National Forest
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking in the Shawnee National ForestThere are many things I wish I had known before hiking in the Shawnee National Forest. These are things I now know and practice regularly. But if I had known about them before, I probably would have...
20 Southern Illinois Scenic Overlooks to Hike this Fall
20 Southern Illinois Scenic Overlooks to Hike this FallAre you looking for the best Southern Illinois scenic overlooks around the Shawnee National Forest? I’ve got the perfect list for you. I’ve been all around southern Illinois looking for the best overlooks I can...
Shawnee National Forest Law Enforcement Ride-Along
Shawnee National Forest Law Enforcement Ride-AlongI recently got the opportunity to do a Shawnee National Forest Law Enforcement ride-along. Michelle had sent the Law Enforcement Patrol Captain an email asking if I could ride with them. She did it as a surprise for my...
20 Roadside Attractions in the Shawnee National Forest
20 Roadside Attractions in the Shawnee National ForestLooking for some great roadside attractions in the Shawnee National Forest? Is it hard for you to go hiking? Maybe it is even hard to get out of the car. This article is mainly for you. I wanted to create an...
Hiking with Shawn Trail Guides
Free and detailed trail guides for navigating the Shawnee National Forest, State Parks, and Beyond!
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,...
Pomona Natural Bridge Guide – Shawnee National Forest
Pomona Natural Bridge Guide Shawnee National ForestPomona Natural Bridge is a popular natural bluff feature located near Pomona, Illinois, in the Shawnee National Forest, Mississippi Bluff Ranger District. Pomona Natural Bridge is a moderately difficult loop trail...
Cove Hollow Trail – Cedar Lake – Shawnee National Forest
Cove Hollow Trail Cedar Lake Shawnee National Forest Trail GuideCove Hollow Loop is a trail system located in the Shawnee National Forest near Pomona within the Cedar Lake area. This lollipop loop uses a combination of Cove Hollow and Wolfden Hollow trails. The total...
Shawnee National Forest Bear Branch Trail Guide
Shawnee National Forest Bear Branch Trail GuideShawnee National Forest Bear Branch Trail is a loop trail located in Pope County, Illinois. This trail consists of a 4.5-mile complete loop trail system shared by hikers and horseback riders. This trail has minimal...
Shawnee National Forest Iron Mountain Hiking Guide
Shawnee National Forest Iron Mountain Hiking GuideHave you ever been to Shawnee National Forest Iron Mountain? No, I don’t mean Iron Furnace, either. Shawnee National Forest Iron Mountain is located between Anna-Jonesboro and Alto Pass here in southern Illinois. This...
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Hiking with Shawn Blog Posts
My latest posts about the Shawnee National Forest, state parks, and beyond!
How to Hike on a Budget (Guide to Cheap Hiking)
How to Hike on a Budget (Guide to Cheap Hiking)Are you looking to hike on a budget but are worried that it will be too expensive? I’m sure you’ve heard that hiking is expensive. Expensive clothes, expensive boots. Expensive backpack, expensive trekking polls. All that...
Rendleman Orchards Group Hike with Hiking with Shawn
Rendleman Orchards Group Hike with Hiking with ShawnWhen? Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 1:00 PM CST Where? Rendleman Orchards, Alto Pass, Illinois (Google Maps Directions) Price? Solo Hikers = $3.00 / Family or Group (3 or more) is $5 (CASH ONLY, please bring exact...
Hiking Survival Gear List
Hiking Survival Gear ListDo you take the needed hiking survival gear with you? Not having the right gear could result in a very negative hiking experience if things go wrong on the trail. It's better to be prepared than unprepared in any event. This same truth goes...
Limekiln Springs Hike this Saturday
Limekiln Springs Hike this SaturdayWhere? Hiking the Limekiln Springs Trail in Ullin, Illinois. When? Hike starts at 9:00 AM and will go until about 1:00 PM at most on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Meet at Limekiln Springs Trail (West Trailhead). Take Shawnee...
How to Start Mountain Biking in the Shawnee National Forest
How to Start Mountain Biking in the Shawnee National ForestHave you ever wanted to see more of the Shawnee National Forest without having to quit because it's getting too late? Mountain biking in the Shawnee National Forest allows you to see more of what the forest...
Are You Carrying Too Much in Your Backpack?
Are You Carrying Too Much in Your Backpack?You could be making the mistake of carrying too much in your backpack. And that could lead to an array of different problems for you. It can create wear and tear on your backpack. It can cause your hiking gear to become...
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I’m always looking for one-time guest bloggers as well as reoccurring guest bloggers. If you’re interested in writing outdoor-related articles for my blog, then I am interested in you. While I will allow you to have a link to a related websites (outdoor related), I don’t allow affiliate links or posts that are commercial in nature from guest bloggers. If you’re just looking for do-follow links, you should definitely look somewhere else. I’m looking for articles about Shawnee National Forest, southern Illinois state parks, local events related to the outdoors, state outdoor topics, and general hiking/biking/outdoor articles. If you’re interesting in writing for my blog on a one-time or regular basis, please Contact Me Today!
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