by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 11, 2025 | Hiking Tips
10 Great Restaurants in Southern Illinois to Get Christmas Gift Cards At Do you like great restaurants in Southern Illinois? I bet you do. I know I do. I bet your friends, family, and co-workers would like them, as well. That’s why you should consider getting them the...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 6, 2025 | Hiking Tips
How to Take Better Hiking Pictures in the Snow Are you looking to take better hiking pictures in the snow? It’s winter. You’re a hiker. You like taking pictures of your hikes. Winter landscapes can be perfect for creating stunning photos, but they can be challenging...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 2, 2025 | Hiking Tips
10 Local Southern Illinois Gift Shops to Get Holiday Gifts from This Year You should buy from local Southern Illinois gift shops this holiday season. Shopping local will help the community and give you a better experience. While there is way more than 10 to list,...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 29, 2025 | Hiking Tips
Building the Perfect Winter Day Hiking Kit It’s time you built your perfect winter day hiking kit so that you can enjoy the magic of winter hiking without worrying about the grim hazards that come with it. Winter hiking requires you to plan specifically. That’s...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 27, 2025 | Hiking Tips
10 Southern Illinois Hiking Spots to Work Off Your Thanksgiving Dinner Are you going to be looking for Southern Illinois hiking spots to work off your Thanksgiving dinner (or breakfast if you’re like my family)? Lucky for you, Southern Illinois is full of these great...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 22, 2025 | Hiking Tips
Preventing Frostbite and Hypothermia on a Day Hike As a hiker, preventing frostbite and hypothermia while day hiking is essential. Winter hiking offers many benefits. No bugs, no snakes, no spider webs. You can see everything, and you’re not sweating so much. However,...
