by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 19, 2026 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
White Rock Nature Preserve Trail Guide White Rock Nature Preserve hiking and nature preserve located near Valmeyer, Illinois. You can hike over 6 miles at this preserve and enjoy many scenic sights, including beautiful glade overlooks. In this guide, I’ll share...
by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 15, 2026 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Arrow Wood Interpretive Trail Guide Arrow Wood Interpretive Trail is a 0.37-mile lollipop loop trail located within the Giant City State Park near Makanda, Illinois. In this guide, I’ll show you everything you need to know about hiking the Arrow Wood Interpretive...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 19, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Cedar Bluff Fall Colors Video This time we visit Cedar Bluff in Lick Creek, Illinois. It gives you beautiful views of the Shawnee National Forest, Draper’s Bluff, and Southern Illinois. What You’ll See in this Video This is what you can expect to see in this video....
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 4, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Red Hills State Park Guide Red Hills State Park in Southern Illinois is a fun park that offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, picnicking, lake activities, and dining. This might be a state park that many in the southernmost counties have heard of. However,...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 3, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Red Cedar Backpacking Trip Video Guide This summer, we backpacked the Red Cedar Trail at Giant City State Park in Southern Illinois. We took a two-day, one-night backpacking trip and also completed the Red Cedar Challenge during our stay. What You’ll See Along the Red...
by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 28, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Kincaid Mounds Visitor Guide Have you ever been to Kincaid Mounds in Southern Illinois? I’m not talking about Cahokia Mounds, which features multiple mounds you can walk on and a visitor center. I’m talking about the smaller mound site located in rural Southern...
