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...
by Hiking With Shawn | Sep 29, 2022 | Hiking Tips
10 Least Visited State Parks and Recreational Areas in Southern Illinois Are you looking for the least visited state parks and recreation areas in southern Illinois? I get it! Not everyone wants to go where everyone is. Garden of the Gods is an incredible place, but...
by Hiking With Shawn | Sep 8, 2022 | Hiking Tips
What to do at Garden of the Gods Illinois? Garden of the Gods Illinois consists of a recreation area, natural areas, and a designated wilderness area. Garden of the Gods is located in southern Illinois and part of the Hidden Springs Ranger District of the Shawnee...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 25, 2022 | Hiking Tips
22 Benefits of Hiking for Health, Fitness, and Wellness There are a lot of benefits of hiking! Hiking can save your life. It saved my life! It made me healthier. I met my girlfriend because of it. I think that hiking will make me live longer. Hiking can do the same...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 18, 2022 | Hiking Tips
How to do the Shawnee Challenge! Have you heard of the Shawnee Challenge? If not, I created a website for it. So, to sum it up, this is a 10.5-mile adventure challenge where you can hike, mountain bike, or do both activities to complete the challenge route and get a...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 11, 2022 | Hiking Tips
Is the Shawnee National Forest Worth Visiting for Outdoor Adventuring? Are you asking the question – is the Shawnee National Forest worth visiting? I can tell you that the Shawnee National Forest is worth visiting. And I can share with you the many reasons why...
