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...
by Hiking With Shawn | Aug 6, 2025 | Illinois State Parks, Trail Guides
Kinkaid Spillway Trail Guide If you haven’t hiked the Kinkaid Spillway Trail yet, you’re missing out. The Kinkaid Spillway Trail is a moderately rugged out-and-back hike of less than one mile located at the Kinkaid Lake Spillway near the City of Murphysboro, Illinois....
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 | 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...
