by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 12, 2023 | Hiking Tips
Hiking Tip of the Day: Use Permethrin You should use permethrin to help prevent tick bites. Permethrin is a strong chemical insecticide used to reduce exposure to ticks and mosquitoes in humans and dogs. You should not use permethrin on your skin. It can cause issues...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 11, 2023 | Hiking Tips
SECOND ANNUAL SHAWNEE POLAR PLUNGE Register for the Shawnee Polar Plunge, lunch and workshop at go.illinois.edu/2ndAnnualPolarPlungeHike, lunch/workshop, dinner hosted by Rim Rock’s Dogwood Cabins. Donations for the Plunge can be made...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 10, 2023 | Hiking Tips
How to Hike Without Getting Tired Do you want to hike without getting tired? We all want that. If you get tired after a hike, you might not want to hike anymore. That’s because hiking shouldn’t make you tired. It should make you sleep well later on that night. But it...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 9, 2023 | Hiking Tips
Best Hiking Trails in Southern Illinois Are you looking for hiking trails in southern Illinois? Well, you’re in luck. Between the Shawnee National Forest, multiple state parks and preserves, and the nearly 160 miles of River to River Trail, there are more hiking...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 8, 2023 | Hiking Tips
Looking for a Shawnee Forest Hiking Guide? I’m a Shawnee Forest Hiking Guide. You’ve watched my videos. You’ve seen my photos. You’ve read my blogs. If there’s one thing I know, it’s hiking in the Shawnee National Forest. But not...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 6, 2023 | Hiking Tips
Backpacking Repair Kit Checklist It’s good to have a backpacking repair kit with you when overnight hiking. You never know what can go wrong. When stuff goes wrong, having a great backpacking repair kit will make a difference. Some things will go wrong and ruin the...
