by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 6, 2024 | Hiking Tips
How to Plan Your First Multi-Day Backpacking Trip Are you hoping to go on your first multi-day backpacking trip? A multi-day backpacking trip involves hiking for multiple days and camping along the trail. It can be challenging and hard work, but it can also be a very...
by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 16, 2024 | Hiking Tips
15 Southern Illinois Fall Color Spots for Fall 2024 Are you looking for Southern Illinois Fall Color Spots to visit this fall? There are so many throughout the region that it’s hard to choose just one. But I’m here with 15 awesome spots for you to choose...
by Hiking With Shawn | Sep 11, 2024 | Hiking Tips
The Shawnee Challenge Turns 3! Three years ago this month, I came up with an idea called The Shawnee Challenge. I got the idea for it by seeing a similar challenge in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Missouri. I was able to get approval from partnering agencies...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 7, 2024 | Hiking Tips
10 Scenic Easy Senior Hikes in Southern Illinois Are you in search of easy senior hikes in Southern Illinois that offer a leisurely stroll and breathtaking scenic views that will inspire you? I get a lot of requests for this type of article, so I wanted to help out...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 31, 2024 | Hiking Tips
10 Pet-Friendly Trails in the Shawnee National Forest Are you looking for pet-friendly trails in the Shawnee National Forest? Do you love to hike with your dog? Or maybe even your cat? But you’re unsure what trails in the Shawnee National Forest are appropriate for...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 17, 2024 | Hiking Tips
Jackson Falls Recreation Area The US Forest Service has created a Jackson Falls Recreation Area StoryMap for the public to read and comment on. The StoryMap outlines a potential effort to make Jackson Falls a better place for visitors. For many years, it’s been...
