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 31, 2025 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Indian Point Trail Video Guide Indian Point Trail is located within the Garden of the Gods Wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest near Herod, Illinois. This lollipop loop hiker-only trail will give you some of the most amazing views of the wilderness and the...
by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 29, 2025 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Wolfden Hollow Trail Video Guide Wolfden Hollow Trail is located within the Cedar Lake trail system in the Shawnee National Forest near Carbondale, Illinois. This lollipop loop trail offers many sights, including access to nearby Cedar Lake. What You’ll See on the...
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...
by Hiking With Shawn | Oct 27, 2025 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Indian Kitchen Trail Video Guide Indian Kitchen Trail is located in Lusk Creek Wilderness in the Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. This out-and-back trail features amazing bluffs, Native American history, and the scenic Lusk Creek. What You’ll See on the...
