by Hiking With Shawn | May 14, 2025 | Hiking Tips
Shawnee National Forest for Beginners This is your ultimate Shawnee National Forest for beginners guide. The near 300,000-acre Shawnee National Forest spans across most of the southern portion of Illinois. The forest, while large, is perfect for beginners because of...
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 30, 2025 | Hiking Tips
What You Need to Know Before You Hike the Shawnee National Forest There are some things you need to know before you hike the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. The Shawnee National Forest is like any other National Forest in the United States of America....
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 9, 2025 | Hiking Tips
10 Ultralight Hiking Essentials Guide Start carrying the 10 ultralight hiking essentials if you want to be prepared but still remain ultralight while on the hiking trail. Most of the time, carrying the essentials recommended for hiking means more weight on your back....
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 2, 2025 | Hiking Tips
5 Routes for Scenic Driving in the Shawnee National Forest There are many great opportunities for scenic driving in the Shawnee National Forest. Whether you’re in your family sedan or a 4×4 jeep, there are many different routes with many different features....
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 19, 2025 | Hiking Tips
10 Great Shawnee National Forest Hiking Trails on All Trails Are you looking for a good Shawnee National Forest hiking trails on All Trails? All Trails is a free and premium phone application that shows you local hiking trails in your area with all the information...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 26, 2025 | Hiking Tips
Different Types of Trails and Trail Difficulty Explained Want to know all about different types of trails and what all the difficulty ratings mean exactly? Sometimes, a trail that looks easy might be listed as moderately difficult. That could either make you think...
