by Hiking With Shawn | May 19, 2022 | Hiking Tips
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...
by Guest Author | Mar 1, 2022 | Hiking Tips
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...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 23, 2021 | Hiking Tips, Trails & Trips
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...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 19, 2021 | Hiking Tips
National Forest… National Park… Illinois State Park… What’s the difference and does it even matter? I’m sure you’ve heard all the terms: National Forum, National Park, State Park, Wilderness, Recreation Area, Natural Area, Ecological Area, and so on and so on! A lot...
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 25, 2021 | COVID-19, Hiking Tips, Outdoor Safety, Recreate Responsibly
Visiting the Shawnee National Forest: Know Before You Go It is no joke that visiting the Shawnee National Forest has become a popular activity over this and last year. The COVID-19 Pandemic has really encouraged people across the country to start recreating in the...
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 29, 2021 | Hiking Tips
Durable Hiking Footwear: How to choose the right hiking shoes for you! Durable hiking footwear is a topic that I am asked about a lot. It is important to keep your feet comfortable, dry and protected from the elements that you hike in. If you don’t have durable hiking...
