Finding Southern Illinois Fall Colors without the Crowds Finding southern Illinois fall colors is a popular activity at this very moment. Each transition of summer into fall into winter, southern Illinois fall colors really pop. It is one of those activities many...
5 Southern Illinois State Parks: To Do List Southern Illinois State Parks are great for people of all ages and abilities to enjoy nature while also getting out with friends and family. While most southern Illinois State Parks offer some kind of hiking trail, there is...
10 Hiking Hacks to make your Hike Better! Hiking hacks can go a long way to make your hike better. Hiking hacks are little tricks to make hiking easier for you to focus on enjoyment of the hike. Most hiking hacks we tend to learn on our own – I know I have over the...
10 Less Crowded Shawnee National Forest Areas for Different Activities! Less crowded Shawnee National Forest areas are a big deal right now. With the current pandemic crisis and the need to Recreate Responsibly, less crowded Shawnee National Forest areas can help...
10 Hiking Gear Essentials for Shawnee National Forest Hiking Trips Hiking gear essentials are important for ensuring that your hiking trips can be positive and comfortable. The Shawnee National Forest is just like any other forest-rugged and full of nature that can be...
Beginner Hiking Gear for Hiking the Shawnee National Forest Beginner hiking gear is an important topic if you are just getting into hiking. The Shawnee National Forest isn’t a huge National Forest that requires mass amounts of gear like that of the Pacific Crest Trail...