by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 19, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Lower Cache River Area Guide The Lower Cache River area is a section of the Cache River State Natural Area that might not be as often visited as much as places like Heron Pond and Wildcat Bluff. It’s a wonderful area that truly offers multiple types of outdoor...
by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 2, 2024 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Happy Hollow Trail Guide The Happy Hollow Trail is located at Ferne Clyffe State Park in Johnson County, Illinois. This trail, which is one of the longest and most moderately rugged within the park, is a favorite among hikers, backpackers, and horseback riders. Its...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 14, 2024 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Hawk’s Cave Trail Guide Hawk’s Cave Trail is a short and easy loop trail located in Ferne Clyffe State Park, which is in Goreville, Illinois. The park and the trail are free to visit and hike. The trail features one of the largest natural shelters in the...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 26, 2024 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Round Bluff Nature Preserve Guide Round Bluff Nature Preserve is a hiking trail within a protected Illinois Nature Preserve located within Ferne Clyffe State Park in Goreville, Illinois. This is a guide for the trail and area surrounding the nature preserve. See my...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 19, 2023 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Giant City Road Biking Route Itinerary Giant City road biking is great for many different reasons. It’s scenic. It’s great for fitness. It’s lightly trafficked. Your selected road biking route can make or break your cycling adventure. You spent all that money on a...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 15, 2023 | Illinois State Parks, Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Glendixon Mountain Biking Trail Guide Have you enjoyed some Glendixon mountain biking? Have you ever even heard of Glendixon? It combines words from the local mountain biking community in the Shawnee National Forest area. It’s short for Glendale and Dixon. Glendale...
