by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 7, 2021 | Illinois State Parks & Preserves, Trail Guide Series
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Cave-In-Rock State Park Cave-In-Rock State Park is a history-rich state park located on the southern Illinois side of the Ohio River. The area has a history for being a popular place used by river pirates and outlaws as early as...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jun 1, 2021 | Illinois State Parks & Preserves, Trail Guide Series
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Wildcat Bluff Wildcat Bluff is a nestled little gem of the Cache River State Natural Area managed by Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Located in rural Johnson County, Illinois-this amazing place offers hikers views of...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 21, 2021 | Illinois State Parks & Preserves, Trail Guide Series
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Heron Pond Heron Pond Preserve is a special gem of the southern Illinois region. Located in rural Johnson County, Heron Pond provides a look into what the area once looked like before pioneer settlers came in and drained the...
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 6, 2021 | Illinois State Parks & Preserves, Trail Guide Series
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Ferne Clyffe State Park Ferne Clyffe State Park is a very beautiful and scenic Illinois state park located in the center of the southern Illinois region. Ferne Clyffe State Park offers a little something just about every type...
by Hiking With Shawn | Feb 15, 2021 | Illinois State Parks & Preserves, Trail Guide Series
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Giant City State Park This guide concentrates on the entire hiking trail inventory of Giant City State Park. Giant City State Park is located south of Carbondale and resides in both Jackson and Union counties in the town of...
by Hiking With Shawn | Dec 24, 2020 | Illinois State Parks & Preserves, Trail Guide Series
Hiking with Shawn’s Trail Guide Series: Piney Creek Ravine Piney Creek Ravine, while well known, is a sort of hidden gem in southern Illinois. It is located on the west side of the state near Ava, Illinois and provides a wonderful hiking opportunity as well as an...
