by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 9, 2025 | Missouri Hiking, Trail Guides
Victoria Glades Conservation Area Guide Victoria Glades Conservation Area is a 2.2-mile hiking loop trail located near De Soto, Missouri. The trail is relatively easy, but some creek crossings, hills, and challenging terrain are part of the hiking experience. In this...
by Hiking With Shawn | Jul 2, 2025 | Missouri Hiking, Trail Guides
Hughes Mountain Natural Area Guide Have you been to Hughes Mountain Natural Area in Irondale, Missouri, yet? This natural area is probably one of my favorite hiking trails in the state of Missouri. It’s managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation and features...
by Hiking With Shawn | May 28, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Big Rocky Hollow Trail Guide The Big Rocky Hollow Trail is also considered the “main waterfall” trail at Ferne Clyffe State Park near Goreville, Illinois. This is an easy trail located within the state park that features multiple waterfalls, bluffs, additional hiking...
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...
