by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 9, 2022 | Hiking Tips
The Benefits of Hiking Solo There are benefits of hiking solo if you tackle the trail on your own rather than with someone else. Hiking Solo allows you to set your own pace and create your adventure. It allows you the feeling of solitude and lack of noise. It will...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 8, 2022 | Hiking Tips
The Benefits of Hiking with Friends Hiking with friends gives you a lot of great benefits, especially if you’re starting as a hiker. Hiking with other people will help you take the focus off exercise and lean more towards fun and adventure. It is also safer to hike...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 3, 2022 | Hiking Tips
Shop Southern Illinois Local this Holiday Season The holiday season is upon us, and you can help your neighbors by choosing the shop Southern Illinois local this year. By shopping locally, you can get the best locally made or sold gifts for your friends and family...
by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 27, 2022 | Hiking Tips
5 Spooky Hiking Trails in the Shawnee National Forest Do you want to hike some spooky hiking trails in the Shawnee National Forest? I’ve been all around the Shawnee National Forest. I’ve learned as much local history as possible. Learning local history, I’ve also...
by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 13, 2022 | Hiking Tips
How and What to Pack for Your Overnight Hiking Trip Do you want to go on an overnight hiking trip? But you don’t know what to pack? How about how to pack it? You’re probably saying, “How to pack? What does Shawn mean by that”. The truth is that there is a technique on...
by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 6, 2022 | Hiking Tips
18 Shawnee National Forest Weekend Itinerary Ideas Do you need a Shawnee National Forest Weekend Itinerary? A visit to the Shawnee for a weekend adventure is a great idea! It’s affordable! It’s close to a lot of significant areas! There is a lot to do! There is...
