22 Benefits of Hiking for Health, Fitness, and Wellness There 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...
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...
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...
27 Hiking Tips for Beginner Hikers Here are 27 essential hiking tips aimed at beginner hikers. If you’re new to hiking and want to make the best out of a hiking experience, this article is definitely for you. I’ve been hiking most of my life, but I got into serious...
Hiking with Kids As we approach another hiking season, I thought it would be a good idea to look at some tips that can contribute to a successful outing when hiking with kids. In 2018 my son and I completed a thru hike of the River-to-River trail (R2R). At this...
Top 10 Shawnee National Forest Hiking Trails There are quite a few Shawnee National Forest hiking trails scattered across southern Illinois. One of the most difficult things about Shawnee National Forest hiking trails is finding them and knowing which ones are best...
