by Hiking With Shawn | Apr 23, 2025 | Kentucky Hiking, Trail Guides
Honker Lake Loop Trail Guide Honker Lake Loop Trail is a 5-mile loop hiking trail located within the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky. This loop hiking trail is available on the All Trails app. (Affiliate Link) This easy-to-moderately...
by Hiking With Shawn | Mar 5, 2025 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
A Guide to Hutchins Creek in the Shawnee National Forest Have you ever been to Hutchins Creek in the Shawnee National Forest? Hutchins Creek is located near Alto Pass in Union County, Illinois. The creek is known as the landmark which separates the two wilderness...
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 | Jan 29, 2025 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Hiking to the Bottom of Owl Bluff in Lusk Creek Wilderness We recently hiked to the bottom of Owl Bluff in the Lusk Creek Wilderness of the Shawnee National Forest. Even though it was during leaf-off, this wasn’t an easy hike. We had to hike a few miles of the trail...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jan 21, 2025 | Shawnee National Forest, Trail Guides
Garden of the Gods Wilderness (Northeast Corner) I recently published a video that depicts the very northeast area of the Garden of the Gods Wilderness. I was scrolling through my map app (OnX Hunt) one day and realized it was an area of Garden of the Gods Wilderness...
by Hiking With Shawn | Nov 27, 2024 | Missouri Hiking, Trail Guides
Mooner’s Hollow Trail Guide Mooner’s Hollow Trail is a hiking trail located at Saint Francois State Park in Bonne Terre, Missouri. This hike is roughly 3 miles in length, moderately difficult, and a true loop trail. This trail is a visual feast, offering a...
