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...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 10, 2024 | Hiking Tips
10 Great Things About the Shawnee National Forest In appreciation of National Forest Week, I’d love to share 10 great things about the Shawnee National Forest that I think will make you love it even more. The Shawnee National Forest is tiny compared to...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 3, 2024 | Hiking Tips
Top 10 Places for Herping in Southern Illinois Are you looking for good herping in Southern Illinois? Get ready for an exhilarating adventure! This article is your gateway to the many thrilling spots across Southern Illinois, where you can discover and observe herps...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 19, 2024 | Hiking Tips
10 Cool Hiking Spots in Southern Illinois to Enjoy this Summer It’s a scorcher out there, and cool hiking spots in Southern Illinois are what you need to enjoy the outdoors this summer. Lucky for you, I’ve spent years finding the best places to beat the heat and still...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 12, 2024 | Hiking Tips
Top 10 Summer Hiking Hazards in the Shawnee National Forest There are many summer hiking hazards not only in the Shawnee National Forest but any other natural area you visit. Now, you can hide inside and avoid the trail in the summer if you live in fear. However, you...
